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.

Bears brush aside Wolf Pack in Vancouver

The BC Bears claimed top spot in the Canadian Rugby Championship west division on Friday evening by brushing aside a listless Prairie Wolf Pack by 37-20 at Klahanie Park in Vancouver. Two late scores eased the score differential in what was a very one-sided 29-3 game at the break. Guiseppe …

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Harlequins confirm Lasike signing

English Premiership club Harlequins have confirmed the signing of US Eagles midfielder Paul Lasike. As reported earlier in the week, the 28-year-old joins on a two-year deal after leading the Utah Warriors to the Semi Finals of the inaugural Major League Rugby season. The former NFL running back is expected …

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Brazil Down Georgia XV to Write History

Brazil downed the Georgia XV to write history in Tbilisi. Os Tupis completed a 20-18 victory, one of the greatest ever recorded by the South Americans. With it being the Georgia XV it was the country’s ‘next of XV’ rather than test side. As such rankings points will not be …

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Canada Selects named for France trip

Kingsley Jones has selected a 31-man Canada Selects roster for a two-match trip to France later this month. The fixtures against Top 14 sides Castres Olympique and Clermont Auvergne are part of Canada’s preparations for the World Cup qualifiers in November, to take place in Marseille. The squad is composed …

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CRC Preview – BC Bears vs Prairie Wolf Pack

The rematch of last week’s opening fixture of the senior men’s Canadian Rugby Championship takes place in Vancouver on Friday evening with the BC Bears host the Prairie Wolf Pack at the home of Capilano Rugby at Klahanie Park. A try in stoppage time from rampaging No8 Grant Crowell gave …

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Colombia Win Gold at CAC Games

Colombia won the Gold Medals at the CAC Games, downing neighbors Venezuela convincingly in the tournament final. With it Colombia’s Women’s 7’s side are the official Central American and Caribbean Champions. The 20-0 victory rounded off a highly successful tournament for Las Tucanes. Also among the medals were Venezuela and …

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