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 Selects Beaten by Castres

The Canada Selects were beaten by Castres on Saturday. Played at the Stade de la Balmette in Lacaune, France the 2018 Top 14 champions defeated the Canadians 47-17. For Castres the match marked the beginning of preseason matches. Their impressive win has the reigning French champions on track ahead of …

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Americas Rankings – August 12 2018

International competition resumed on Saturday. In the first test match since the June Internationals, Honduras played host to Panama to open the 2018 Centroamericano. Following the result of the match the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 12 2018. For Honduras the match was the first since Americas Rankings …

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Panama Come back to Topple Honduras

Panama mounted a second half come back to topple Honduras today in Tegucigalpa. The 39-27 victory came after Honduras had been leading 20-12 at half time. Today’s fixture marked the beginning of the historic 2018 Centroamericano. Honduras, and Panama are joined by El Salvador in the new look Centroamericano, the updated …

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Taylor Paris to play against Canada

Taylor Paris will play against Canada tomorrow after being named in the Castres Olympique side for the preseason friendly at the Stade de la Balmette in Lacaune, France. The Canadian international will suit up on the right wing for the first half of the match, with Castres naming lineups for …

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Conor Keys signs for Rotherham Titans

Conor Keys has signed his first overseas professional contract. The 6’6″ (1.98m) second row will play for Rotherham Titans in the 2018-19 season. Keys departs Canada having played for the University of Victoria in the CDI Premier League and the Atlantic Rock in the Canadian Rugby Championship. Hailing from Stittsville, …

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Hassler steps away from Rugby

Jeff Hassler is stepping away from rugby. Approaching his 27th birthday the Canadian winger has returned home after a brief trial with English Premiership club Harlequins. While not ruling out a return to the game in the future, Hassler has opted to instead pursue other interests for the time being. …

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