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.

Europe Notes – Americas Player Transfers

Player recruitment continues. Recent transfers have seen players from North America and South America signing deals in Europe. Player movement will continue over the coming weeks and months with short and long-term signings being tabled.   Former Canadian captain Tyler Ardron continues to be a man missing in action for …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days.   UP Eagles Swallow Brazil with one bite The USA had no trouble blasting through Brazil in La Vila on Saturday, outscoring their opponents by 8 …

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Ardron signs two-year extension with Castres

Tyler Ardron has signed a two-year contract extension with Castres that will see him stay at the French Top 14 club through the end of the 2025-2026 season. The 32-year-old joined the club in 2020 after spending three seasons playing Super Rugby in New Zealand with the Chiefs. A knee …

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USA blasts through Brazil in La Vila

The USA had no trouble blasting through Brazil in La Vila on Saturday, outscoring their opponents by 8 tries to none for a final score of 48-3. A bizarre referee decision in the second half left Brazil down a man for a portion of the second half, but the South …

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Uruguay Qualify for World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024

Uruguay successfully qualified for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy. Los Teritos did so by overcoming Chile in the South American u19 Championship in Santa Fé, Argentina. Uruguay were 45-17 winners over the Chileans in the first fixture of the tournament. The team coached by Oscar Durán is safe in …

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