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.

Players Reflect on Americas Rugby Challenge

The inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) was played earlier this month. In Medellín, Colombia the host nation were tournament victories, going unbeaten against Guyana, Mexico, and Paraguay. The tournament is the official ‘B’ division of the Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). Starting in 2016 the ARC sees Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay, the …

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Ledesma Trims Roster to 30 to Face New Zealand

Mario Ledesma has trimmed his roster to 30 players to face New Zealand. This sees seven players who trained this week released ahead of next weekend’s Rugby Championship match in Buenos Aires. Of the 30 players included the most notable name is Ramiro Herrera. He joined the roster from France earlier …

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Barbados to host RAN 7s this weekend

Barbados will host the Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament this weekend. A total of 24 teams representing 15 countries will participate in both men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament takes place at the Holders Hill Polo Grounds in St. James beginning on Saturday. This year’s tournament will not only offer …

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Mitre 10 Cup – Week 6 Preview

The weekly spread of New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup has given us three games already with three Americas players taking part and another two to come. Now past the mid-point of the season each game takes on increased significance. Thursday saw Northland and Southland going head-to-head with the Taniwha getting …

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RFU Championship – Round 4 Preview

The Greene King IPA Championship enters its fourth round this weekend with three matches each on Saturday and Sunday. A number of Americas players are conspicuously absent but there are still nine internationals set to take the field. Two Eagles second rows will go head-to-head in the lineout at Castle …

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