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.

Scotland name team for RWC 7s

Head coach John Dalziel has named his 12-man Scotland squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. Included are just six of the squad that competed at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year and two players who did not feature at all on the recently completed 2017-18 …

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USA Women Ready for 2018 RWC 7’s

The USA Women are ready for the 2018 RWC 7’s. In eight days time the USA Women’s Eagles will take to the field at AT&T Park in San Francisco, competing for Gold from July 20-22. The USA Women’s Eagles are 5th seeds for the 2018 RWC 7’s. They are joined …

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2018 Major League Rugby Dream Team

The inaugural season of Major League Rugby is in the books and that means it’s time to select our Dream Team for 2018. We deliberately did not name weekly MLR selections this year with only two matches on a couple weeks, but that may well change in 2019 with the …

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Super Rugby Preview – Sharks vs Jaguares

The final round of the regular season of Super Rugby takes place this weekend. The play-off’s bound Jaguares take-on the eliminated Sharks in Durban. A win for Los Jaguares will give them a more favorable Quarter Final. For the match Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez has recalled Springboks centurion …

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Familiar Officials Named for Rugby Championship

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Familiar officials have been named by World Rugby for this year’s Rugby Championship. From August 18 to October 06 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa will compete in the annual Southern Hemisphere competition. Argentina will open their campaign on Saturday August 18 against South Africa. The round 1 clash …

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Uruguay Roster Confirmed for 2018 RWC 7’s

Uruguay’s 12-man roster has been confirmed for the upcoming 2018 RWC 7’s. In two weeks time Los Teros 7’s will join 23 other teams in competing for Gold in San Francisco, California. The roster that will play at the 2018 RWC 7’s this month includes Gastón Mieres and Nicolás Freitas. …

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Day Two Victories for Mexico and USA South

Day two victories were recorded by Mexico and the USA South Panthers today. The teams played in the second day of competition as part of the 2018 RAN U19’s, part of Rugby Americas North’ Super Week, in Mexico City. From July 08 to 13 the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Super Week …

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Team of the Week

That’s a wrap on the Major League Rugby season, and Super Rugby isn’t far behind now that the play-offs are imminent. At least this week we still have some decent matches to pick from, including the Rugby Americas North Championship decider as well! Tomorrow we name our 2018 MLR Dream …

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Manoa Joins Scully at Cardiff Blues

Samu Manoa will joins USA captain Blaine Scully at the Cardiff Blues. The Welsh region has today confirmed the arrival of the USA Enforcer, completing his move from French club Toulon. Aged 33, Manoa will play for his third European club and do so in his third European league. In …

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