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.

Match Preview – Argentina vs Wales

Argentina play host to Wales on Saturday. The match is a must win for Los Pumas who were no match for Wales in game one in San Juan last weekend. Daniel Hourcade’s strategy was well beaten by Wales. Yet he has shown faith in his team, retaining 14 of the …

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Team of the Week

With so many games over the past week it’s been difficult to check out all the action but we’ve just about made it in time for another crazy weekend. Major League Rugby, June tests, the Nations Cup, the u20 World Championship… there’s no time for rest when there’s so much …

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Scotland call for reinforcements

Scotland have been forced to call up two players after suffering injuries in their Americas tour opener against Canada on Saturday. Joining the squad is Edinburgh winger Dougie Fife and uncapped Currie scrumhalf Charlie Shiel. The duo replace Lee Jones and Ali Price, who have returned home with knee and …

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Brive Sign Argentine Olympian

Brive have signed Argentine Olympian Axel Muller. The Mendoza speedster joins the French club from rivals Oyonnax. The move will see Muller playing for a third French club since departing Argentina following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The 24-year-old joined Toulon in 2016 and after one season moved …

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Match Highlights – Canada vs Scotland

Canada hosted Scotland at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Saturday. It was the first meeting between the two sides since the controversial 19-17 win by the Scots in Toronto in 2014. The home side handed a first test start to loosehead prop Noah Barker and a debut to replacement Theo …

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