Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

Fernández To Leave Clermont

Patricio Fernández is to leave Clermont, ending his contract prematurely. In 2016 the 24-year-old Argentine fly half signed a deal lasting until 2020 but he is now officially into his final season with the French club. The decision comes with Clermont being stacked with options at fly half. The club’s …

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Happy holidays from ARN!

Americas Rugby News would like to thank each and every one of our readers for another great year. This was our fourth year of being and 2019 was by far our busiest to date. On the social media front we saw close to a 50% increase in our Facebook followers …

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New Training Facilities for Chile

New training facilities have been made available for Chile. Los Cóndores are to prepare inside new doors as Chile seeks to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Chile Rugby has come to an arrangement with CARR to utilize the closed roof facilities, which includes a wide-range of weights. …

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Poet and Colomiers Down Brive

In the latest round of there Pro D2 Sebastián Poet and Colomiers had a memorable victory. The club defeated Brive 9-6 in what was the final round of France’s second division for 2018. The victory included six points from the Argentine fly half. The result was a big win for …

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Chile 7’s Finalized for Punta del Este

Chile’s 12 players have been confirmed for the upcoming Seven Punta competition. Taking place on January 05-06 in Punta del Este, Uruguay the event will be the first of two legs of the 2019 Sudamérica Sevens circuit. Chile will host the second in Viña del Mar on the following weekend. …

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Seawolves cruise to win over Crimson Tide

The Seattle Seawolves kicked off their 2019 Major League Rugby preparations with a comfortable 48-7 victory over the Vancouver Island Crimson Tide at Westhills Stadium on Saturday. There was plenty of room for improvement but the final tally of eight tries to one was a fair reflection of Seattle’s dominance. …

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Waratahs prop Matt Sandell heads to San Diego

The San Diego Legion have added a 34th player to their roster. Waratahs prop Matt Sandell will suit up for the 2019 Major League Rugby season joining fellow Australian Paddy Ryan in the Legion’s front row ranks. Sandell, 23, earned international honors for Australia in the 2014 and 2015 World …

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Imhoff scores as Racing 92 run over Perpignan

Juan Imhoff scored yet again, crossing for a second half try as Racing 92 ran over Perpignan today in Paris. Imhoff’s score was a brilliant solo effort involving a kick though, regather and sprint to the line. Imhoff’s team were 64-28 winners. The result sees the club sitting in 4th …

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Austin add Moroccan flyer Soheyl Jaoudat

Austin Elite have formally announced the signing of Moroccan international Soheyl Jaoudat for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old speedster arrives from the Clermont Auvergne academy program where he won the 2018 French Espoirs championship. Equally capable at wing or fullback, Jaoudat is an international in both sevens …

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