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.

Imhoff Double Sees Racing 92 Downing Montpellier

Juan Imhoff’s red-hot form continued this afternoon. The Argentine winger scored a double, helping Racing 92 down Montpellier on the road. The Parisians were 27-13 winners, running-in four tries to two with Juan Imhoff named Man of the Match. The Argentine crossed in the 7th and 52nd minutes of play …

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World Cup Watch – Argentina – November 05 2018

Mario Ledesma’s 31-man roster for the November Internationals has massive ramifications for RWC 2019. The dumping of Daniel Hourcade regulars Ramiro Herrera, Santiago González Iglesias, Juan Manuel Leguizamón and Leonardo Senatore means all are now officially unlikely to play in Japan 2019. In the previous edition of World Cup Watch …

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Match Highlights – USA vs New Zealand Māori

The opening day of the November Internationals saw the USA at home to the Māori All Blacks. The visitors powered to an impressive victory, reminding organizers of the need to schedule fixtures with all of the USA’s talent unbound by club commitments in Europe. For a complete match report click …

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Trébol de Paysandú are Uruguay Champions

For the first time in history Trébol de Paysandú are Uruguay champions. The western Uruguayan club overcame the odds to defeat Old Christians Club on Saturday in one of the greatest club finals of modern times. At the completion of regular time there teams were tied at 22-22. This forced …

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Māori thrash Eagles at Soldier Field

The USA were beaten in Chicago this evening by the Māori All Blacks, losing 59-22. It was not a good night for the Eagles who were forced into late changes including replacing captain Nate Augspurger. The Māori came to play at that they did. A dominant opening half display saw …

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Eagles hammered by Black Ferns in Chicago

The USA Women’s Eagles were hammered by the New Zealand Black Ferns in Chicago today, falling to a 67-6 defeat. The world champions were impressive romping past a new-look USA side to a comprehensive victory. Played at Soldier Field, the home of NFL’s Chicago Bears the fixture was a part …

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Fernández Scores 12 Points Away to Grenoble

Patricio Fernández scored 12 points for Clermont today in the club’s away match against Grenoble. The teams competed to a 27-27 draw with Fernández and Frenchman Gaitan Germain involved in a goal-kicking dual. Fernández slotted five goals and Germain 6. In a good all-round match, Fernández was involved in two …

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Uruguayans Set To Represent Sudamérica XV vs Chile

Seven Uruguayan players are set to represent the Sudamérica XV against Chile. They join the already confirmed 14 Argentine players with the remaining roster members to come from Colombia. The Sudamérica XV last played in 2015. The selected composite side will face Chile and Paraguay this month, doing so under …

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Germany name squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Germany have begun a final training camp ahead of the World Cup Repechage tournament that begins next weekend in Marseille. New coach Mike Ford has named a 32-man squad that is at virtually full strength with only two injury casualties and 14 based outside Germany. Two players will be cut …

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Argentine Players In Sudamérica XV vs Chile

15 Argentine players are to represent the Sudamérica XV. The composite regional side will play matches against Chile and Paraguay this month, doing so under the direction of former Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade. The Argentine players selected are to face Chile on Saturday November 10. They are to be …

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