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.

Chileans Linked to Major League Rugby

A groundbreaking week for South America saw Uruguayan players linked to moves to Major League Rugby (MLR). Texas clubs Austin Elite and Houston SaberCats are set to be the homes of Andrés Vilaseca and Santiago Arata. The pair were two of three Teros who were initially linked to moves to the …

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English Premiership – Week 5 Preview

The English Premiership continues this weekend. In week 5 of the competition matches will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of players from the Americas. The opening fixture will take place in England’s north on Friday. Involved as a replacement for the Newcastle Falcons …

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Pro 14 – Week 5 Preview

Week 5 of the Pro 14 will be played on Friday and Saturday. This weekend’s matches see rugby being played in Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. In the Welsh capital on Friday the Cardiff Blues play host to the Cheetahs. The …

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No Sevens players in Canada ‘A’ roster for APC

No players from this year’s HSBC Sevens Series squad have been named in the Canada ‘A’ roster for the Americas Pacific Challenge. Instead the group is largely that which traveled to France in August, with three uncapped players selected for the trip to Montevideo. A disagreement between the national governing …

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Mitre 10 Cup – Week 7 Preview

The Americas contingent rises to six this week as New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup begins its 7th week. Two matches have already taken place. Tyler Ardron played on the blindside flank and captained Bay of Plenty for the second successive game, losing 17-15 to Manawatu earlier today. Friday will see …

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USA add England hooker Pifeleti to APC roster

The USA have added England age-grade hooker Kapeli Pifeleti to their Select XV roster for the Americas Pacific Challenge. It’s a surprise move given the Saracens Academy player has only recently celebrated his 19th birthday and was part of the England under-18 team that played France earlier this year. Pifeleti’s …

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Anton Moolman new Head Coach of Seattle Seawolves

The Seattle Seawolves have re-signed player-coach Phil Mack for the coming Major League Rugby season but he won’t be the Head Coach. That position has gone to new signing Anton Moolman. The 48-year-old arrives from South Africa where he has been the Director of Rugby of the Western Province Academy. …

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Cam Dolan signs for Nottingham

Cam Dolan’s place in the 2019 Major League Rugby season is now in question. The San Diego Legion star has signed a short-term deal with Nottingham of the RFU Championship. Initially running until the end of October, Nottingham are expected to offer new terms at the end of the November …

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