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.

Brazil call Dell’Acqua for Māori match

Brazil have named two uncapped players in their squad to prepare for their match against the New Zealand Māori on Saturday. The historic event will take place at the Estádio do Morumbi in Sao Paolo with greater than 30,000 tickets already sold. The new players to the squad are both …

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Team of the Week

Running a bit behind this week with all efforts going to towards our new podcast, but we’ve pieced together a decent side at last. There is a heavy South American slant with Canada going through their warm-up matches and the Eagles smashed by the Māori at home. 1 – Martín …

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Match Preview – Ireland vs Argentina

In week two of the November Internationals Ireland play host to Argentina. For the Irish it is their second match while Argentina are to play their first. Both countries have four fixtures in their respective end of year series. Coming off a dominant 54-7 win over Italy in Chicago, Ireland …

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Pro D2 – Week 11 Preview

Despite an overcrowded weekend of November Internationals there will be a regular round of the Pro D2. Week 11 of France’s second division will be see matches played on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The following preview documents the involvement of Americas’ players. The one and only Thursday fixture sees Carcassonne …

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Kremer Ruled Out of November Internationals

Marcos Kremer has been ruled out of the November Internationals. Two days out from Argentina’s opening match against Ireland the 21-year-old has flown home for personal reasons. Mario Ledesma’s first choice flanker will play no part in the November Internationals. No replacement has yet been added for the tour. After …

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ARN Podcast #1 – Mark Winokur, Evan Olmstead

We’ve had plenty of requests for a podcast, and finally found enough time to get it started. This week’s show is a good one, featuring: Mark Winokur, General Manager of the Toronto Arrows Evan Olmstead, Auckland and Canada Paul Tait, Americas Rugby News Since you asked, we need your help! …

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Uruguay Drop Tour Opener to Cardiff Blues

Uruguay fell to a 45-21 defeat today in Wales, dropping their tour opener to the Cardiff Blues. Dubbed the Syft International Challenge the fixture was part of the November Internationals. The South Americans had a dream start to the match. The Major League bound Ignacio Dotti went over for the game’s …

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Utah signs Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves

Utah have found their replacement for Kurt Morath. The Warriors have signed Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old is the first Tupis international to sign a contract after several recently played for the Rugby Americas Selects against Glendale. Originally from New Zealand, Reeves …

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Major League Rugby doubles down with 2019 Schedule

Originally planned for a Monday release, social media has been abuzz with news that the 2019 Major League Rugby schedule will be officially released on Wednesday. Americas Rugby News has obtained a copy of that schedule. While the copy acquired does not list broadcast information, it does reveal kickoff times …

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Arrows confirm a dozen names for 2019 MLR season

The Toronto Arrows have locked in their first 12 players for the 2019 Major League Rugby season, just days after being officially confirmed as competition’s ninth franchise. Eight have played for the team in exhibition fixtures but there are four new names, including three who join from abroad. Front rowers …

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