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.

ESPN to broadcast Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby has announced a landmark deal with ESPN to broadcast 18 games across multiple platforms during the inaugural season. The new league has also confirmed that regional sports networks will also carry the same package to local markets. With 13 games already committed to CBS Sports Network, it …

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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 New York Rugby The birth of professional rugby in New York is here. The Rugby United New York team won their …

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Juan Cappiello Scores First Try in France

Juan Cappiello scored his first ever try in France. Having recently departed Argentina the center scored the opening try for Carcassonne in their home Pro D2 match against Narbonne this weekend. The former Argentina XV center latched onto a pass following a badly taken kick-off from Narbonne to score in …

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Agulla Departs Newcastle Falcons

After three years Belisario Agulla has departed the Newcastle Falcons. The 29-year-old announced he was leaving the Aviva Premiership club on social media. He is now to return to Buenos Aires to rejoin Hindú where he will play alongside his RWC brother Horacio Agulla. Belisario Agulla declared that he was …

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Dreadful Jaguares Fall At Home to Reds

A dreadful Jaguares performance saw the Argentine side falling at home to the Reds this evening. The 18-7 defeat was the fourth of the season for Los Jaguares, leaving their win last week over the Waratahs as their only victory thus far in 2018. Against the Waratahs Los Jaguares played …

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