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.

Canada close ARC with win over Chile

Canada defeated Chile by 33-17 in the final round of the Americas Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon. The error-strewn fixture leaves plenty of room for improvement for both sides but the Canadians have at least secured their second win of the tournament to clinch a fourth-place finish. A penalty from …

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RFU Championship – Round 17 Preview

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Will they or won’t they? That’s the question being asked throughout the UK as deteriorating weather conditions has already seen three of Saturday’s Greene King IPA Championship fixtures postponed until next week. The other three are set to go ahead pending match-day pitch inspections. Bedford has kept Goldington Road covered …

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Top 14 – Week 19 Preview

Crunch time is rapidly approaching in France. Week 19 of the Top 14 will further enforce this as teams compete for places in the play-off’s, spots in next season’s Champions Cup and even their own survival. The following is a preview detailing the involvement from the Americas this weekend. Opening …

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ARC Preview – Brazil vs Argentina XV

The third edition of the Americas Rugby Championship comes to a close this Saturday in São José dos Campos. Brazil host Argentina in the third and final fixture of the final round. They do so in the heartland of Brazilian rugby and are looking for widespread support from the locals. …

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Aviva Premiership – Week 17 Preview

Week 17 of the Aviva Premiership roles on this weekend. The latest round of the English elite division has matches spread from Friday through Sunday. Involved are to be a number of players from the Americas. The bad weather in the UK which has caused havoc to the Guinness Pro …

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Guinness Pro 14 Championship – Week 17 Preview

The Guinness Pro 14 Championship continues this weekend. Week 17 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League sees huge disruptions due to heavy snowfall during the week. Friday was to see four matches being played. Instead there is to only be one. Cancelled are home matches for Ulster, the Cardiff Blues and …

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Cappiello Signs Deal in France

The player exodus from Argentina to Europe continues. The latest departure is that of Juan Cappiello who has signed a deal to play in France. Capitol leaves behind the Argentina XV and also Pucará to play for Carcassonne in the Pro D2. Carcassonne have acquired the mid-fielder as a medical …

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