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.

USA South Panthers Win in Austria

Game two of the Central European tour saw the USA South Panthers winning in Austria. Taking-on Austria’s test team the USA South Panthers were 51-0 winners in Vienna this afternoon. The fixture was game two of a three-match tour. In the tour opener the USA South Panthers defeated Hungary 35-12 …

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English Premiership 2018-2019 Season Preview

The English Premiership’s 2018-2019 season begins on Friday. With it being the final season before a Rugby World Cup there is added reason to follow the competition closely. Eddie Jones’ England is far from having its line-up confirmed. Players from all clubs are still looking to get their way into …

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Pro 14 2018-19 Season Preview

The second season of the Guinness Pro 14 begins on Friday. Last season saw the Pro 12 becoming the Pro 14 with two South African teams entering to join two from Italy, four from Ireland, two from Scotland and four from Wales. The 2018-19 Pro 14 Final will break new …

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Canada crash to defeat against Portugal

Canada crashed to defeat in their opening round match at the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament in Bucharest in Tuesday. A second half collapse saw them squander a 15-point halftime lead as Portugal instead came away with the 31-29 win. The two goal kickers exchanged penalties in the opening quarter. …

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Fiji blast through Uruguay in Bucharest

There would be no repeat of last year’s win as Fiji put Uruguay to the sword by a final score of 55-34 in Bucharest on Tuesday. The power of the Fijian runners was too much for the Teritos to handle, instantly elevating the Pacific Islanders to favorites status in the …

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Team of the Week

It’s no surprise that Argentina contribute the bulk of this week’s selection. Their win over the Springboks instantly restored confidence in the beleaguered outfit and marked them as again a team to watch heading towards the 2019 World Cup. Elsewhere there were some notable performances in the opening week of …

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