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.

Canadian Exiles Update: 2018-19 Season Preview

In light of Canada’s recent struggles at international level a natural conclusion would be that the professional ranks are dwindling outside of the country. While those in ‘Tier 1’ divisions such as the English Premiership and Guinness Pro 14 are certainly hard to come by, there are in fact a …

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Kenya call Sevens stars for Repechage

Canada are not the only team looking towards their sevens program to boost their XV-a-side chances for the upcoming World Cup Repechage tournament. Having already drafted in powerhouse winger Willy Ambaka during the Rugby Africa Gold Cup, Kenya have summoned further reinforcements from their Senior Men’s Sevens side to XVs …

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Nico Costa Scores First Try in Mitre 10 Cup

Nico Costa scored his first try in the Mitre 10 Cup. The scrum-half was a replacement for Southland who played host to Counties Manukau. In a highly entertaining match Southland were beaten 43-26 by the visitors from New Zealand’s North Island. Costa was a replacement for the home side and …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada u20, Uruguay u20 Neither Canada nor Uruguay achieved what they would have wanted at the World Rugby u20 Trophy in …

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Cordero Stars as Exeter Chiefs Down Wasps in Coventry

Two rounds into the English Premiership season and Santiago Cordero is in fine form. The Argentine outside back stared for the Exeter Chiefs who downed the Wasps in Coventry on Saturday. Exeter’s 42-31 victory follows their opening round demolition victory over the Leicester Tigers. The combined results see the south-west …

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Moyano Scores Try of the Week

Ramiro Moyano’s try against New Zealand has been named by SANZAAR as the Try of the Week. The Argentine left winger crossed for the opening score of the test match in Nelson, fooling three All Blacks defenders in the process. Moyano got a pass on the halfway line. He was …

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Canada finish u20 Trophy on a high

Canada finished their World Rugby u20 Trophy campaign on a high after thrashing Romania by 71-14 in Bucharest on Sunday. The result is a welcome one after three frustrating defeats to open the competition, all after holding second half leads. Kevin Vertkas started the scoring, his first of two tries …

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Uruguay smash Hong Kong to finish 5th

Uruguay had no mercy for their final opponent at the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Sunday as they put Hong Kong to the sword by a score of 78-17. The Teritos close their campaign with two wins and two losses to finish 5th overall, somewhat of a disappointment after entering …

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Americas Rankings – September 09 2018

The Americas Rankings have been updated for September 09 2018. This week saw just the one test match with Argentina playing their toughest game of the year against New Zealand in Nelson. The 46-24 defeat sees no loss in points for Argentina. International competition will resume next Saturday. Los Pumas …

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