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.

Paul Lasike set to join Harlequins

English Premiership club Harlequins are set to announce the signing of US Eagles midfielder Paul Lasike. The 28-year-old captain of the Utah Warriors announced his departure on social media confirming that he had signed with a London club. Multiple sources have now stated that club will be Harlequins with the …

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Capó Ortega Named Among Best 3 Locks in Top 14

Rodrigo Capó Ortega has been named among the best 3 Locks in the Top 14 by Midi Olympique. The 37-year-old Castres player was listed together with Leone Nakarawa (Racing 92) and Nicolaas Van Rensburg (Montpellier) by the publication. The Uruguayan recently signed a new contract with Castres to remain at the club …

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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 Uruguay Uruguay have secured an impressive four-match schedule for their November tour to Europe. Included are two exhibition matches against Guinness …

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Jeff Hassler on trial at Harlequins

Jeff Hassler’s hunt for a new contract may soon be over. The Canadian winger is currently partaking in preseason training with English Premiership club Harlequins in the hopes of securing a permanent deal. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper, Hassler can be spotted in a video released on social media. …

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Summer Cup Highlights – Racing 92 vs Brazil

International competition took on a fresh shape on Saturday with the opening day of the Summer Rugby Cup. Played in Tbilisi, Georgia there were two matches with the Americas accounting for 50% of the competing teams. A first-ever fixture saw Brazil facing Racing 92. The South American country vs French …

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CAC Games Fixtures and Kick-Off Times Confirmed

The Fixtures and kick-off times have been confirmed for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. The Colombian city of Barranquilla will host Men’s and Women’s Rugby 7’s tournaments from August 01-02. Rugby will be played on August 01 and 02 at the CAC Games. The Men’s competition will …

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Brazil Outclassed by Racing 92

Brazil was outclassed by Racing 92 on Saturday, losing 45-7. The fixture was the second match of the inaugural Rugby Summer Cup being hosted by Georgia. The match was the opening game for Racing 92 ahead of the upcoming 2018-2019 Top 14 season. For Brazil it was a fixture to …

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Argentina U19’s Claim Victory over Uruguay U20’s

Argentina’s U19’s claimed victory over Uruguay’s U20’s, winning 39-10 this afternoon in Buenos Aires. The Home side’s victory continues on the solid year of Argentina’s U20’s who finished 6th in the Junior World Championship in France. Uruguay are preparing for World Rugby’s second Tier U20’s competition. The 2018 Junior World …

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