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.

Top 14 – Week 11 Preview

The Top 14 continues this weekend with Week 11 of the league taking place. It is the first round since the completion of the November Internationals. Players have plenty to play for as RWC 2019 draws closer. 8th host 10th with Lyon at home against Pau on Saturday. Starting at …

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English Premiership – Week 9 Preview

This weekend will feature Week 9 of the English Premiership. The latest round will see matches taking place from Friday through Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. Friday’s one fixture sees the Harlequins hosting the Exeter Chiefs in London. Not involved are Puma Santiago Cordero and …

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Pro 14 – Week 10 Preview

With the November Internationals over it is back to domestic leagues. For Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and South Africa this means the Pro 14. Week 10 sees matches played on Friday and Saturday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. The round will get underway with two matches …

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Malon Al-Jiboori signs for Glendale Raptors

One of the USA’s most promising loose forwards will play for the Glendale Raptors in the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Eagles international Malon Al-Jiboori has signed a two-year deal with the 2018 MLR finalists that sees him departing the Chula Vista residency program to concentrate on the XV-a-side game. …

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Perfect start for Canada Women in Dubai

Canada came through the opening day of the Dubai Sevens with a perfect 3-0 record on Thursday. The second round of the 2018-19 HSBC Women’s Sevens Series saw the USA falling by just two points to England to finish second in Pool B. Both teams move on to the Cup …

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Pro D2 – Week 13 Preview

Week 13 of the Pro D2 kicks-off today. The French second division is a competition featuring a number of players from the Americas. The following preview details their involvement in the upcoming round of the competition. Opening the round is Mont de Marsan vs Brive. Both are former Top 14 …

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Match Preview – Barbarians vs Argentina

The November Internationals have concluded yet there is still one fixture to play. Argentina take-on the Barbarians in London on Saturday in a special attraction to bring to an end 2018’s international activities. The Barbarians are South African heavy yet are captained by New Zealand’s Wyatt Crockett. The RWC winner …

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