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.

Cayman Islands Down Bermuda in a Thriller

The Cayman Islands downed Bermuda in a thriller, winning 20-19 on Saturday. Played at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town the Caymans needed their home advantage to avoid an upset loss. The match was the first of 2018 for the Cayman Islands. Bermuda were playing their third match but …

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Legion smother Gold’s playoff ambitions

The San Diego Legion dealt a potentially fatal blow to the New Orleans Gold‘s playoff ambitions on Saturday, outscoring their hosts by six tries to three en route to a dominant 39-22 victory at Archbishop Shaw Field. Despite missing numerous first choice players the makeshift Legion were surprisingly cohesive and …

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Canada no match for Scotland in Edmonton

Scotland put Canada to the sword with a one-sided 48-10 win at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Saturday evening. The visitors controlled the match from start to finish with seven tries in all including a hat-trick to replacement hooker George Turner. A late change saw Ben LeSage replace Doug Fraser …

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Eagles fly high over Russia

The USA Eagles flew high over Russia this evening, completing a record 62-13 win over the Bears in Colorado. The match was the opening game for the USA in their three match June Internationals series and has them well positioned to press for an upset next weekend against Scotland. The …

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Nations Cup 2018 – Uruguay vs Argentina XV Preview

The final fixture of the 2018 Nations Cup will determine the champion. Both hosts Uruguay and the Argentina XV won both of their prior matches, thereby setting-up a winner-takes-all final. Uruguay started their campaign very well. A 29-10 win over the Fiji Warriors showcased the dramatic improvement of both the skills …

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Canada and USA into Paris Cup Quarters

For a second consecutive HSBC Sevens Series tournament both Canada and the USA have qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals. The North American sides each advanced from the pool stages with two wins out of three, the Eagles finishing their opening day undefeated with only a draw with England standing …

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Wales Hand Hourcade’s Argentina a Reality Check

Wales handed Daniel Hourcade’s Argentina a reality check. With Mario Ledesma having taken Los Jaguares to six consecutive Super Rugby wins there was reason to believe Argentina would impress today. Instead an organized and smart Wales was no match for a poor Pumas side, winning 23-10. The result was salt …

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Seattle come from behind to edge Austin

The Seattle Seawolves came back from an early 13-0 deficit to defeat Austin Elite 20-19 at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex on Friday evening. It’s a result that may come back to haunt the Elite with only one game left in their regular season campaign and three teams who could leapfrog …

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