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.

Stockert ruled out of Rugby World Cup Sevens

Just days after being called up to replace the injured Alev Kelter in the Women’s Eagles squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens, Kelsi Stockert has now been forced out of the tournament after suffering an upper-body injury in training. Kelly Griffin has been flown in as an immediate replacement. …

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Rugby World Cup Sevens Rosters and Preview

The 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens will kick off at San Francisco’s AT&T Park in just a few hours with 40 teams from 28 nations participating across two divisions. It’s the seventh rendition of the tournament for the men, but only the fourth time the women have been involved. This …

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Australia Lose Second Star Center for Rugby Championship

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Australia have suffered another major blow, losing a second star-center for the Rugby Championship. The Fijian-born Tevita Kuridrani has been ruled out of rugby for three months, making the November Internationals his next possible test match opportunity. Kuridrani went down injured in the Brumbies Super Rugby victory over the Waratahs last …

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Guillemaín Signs to Play for Viadana in Italy

Juan Cruz Guillemaín has signed to play for Viadana in Italy. The move sees the professional career of the Argentine second-rower changing. He moves to the historic Italian club after previously playing in both Super Rugby and the Top 14. The 25-year-old Guillemáin has signed for Viadana for the 2017-2018 …

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Sam Warburton announces retirement

Sam Warburton has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The news comes as a major surprise to the rugby world. One of the leading figures in the sport, the two-time British & Irish Lions captain and Wales captain since 2011 steps away from the game at the age …

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SaberCats set to break ground on AVEVA Stadium

The Houston SaberCats are set to break ground on their a new purpose-built stadium. Located adjacent to Houston Sports Park, the SaberCats will hold a ceremony on July 24 at 10am local time with Mayor Sylvester Turner to officially begin construction on the new complex, slated to be completed in …

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Moyano Out of Super Rugby Quarter Final

Ramiro Moyano is out of Saturday’s Super Rugby Quarter Final. The Jaguares winger was injured in training on Tuesday making him unable to be considered to play against the Lions. The extent of the injury sees Moyano returning to Argentina with a hamstring injury. His spot in the team is …

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Kelter ruled out of Sevens World Cup

The USA Women’s Eagles have suffered a significant blow to their Rugby World Cup Sevens campaign with the confirmation that star player Alev Kelter has been ruled out of the tournament. Kelter is still recovering from an injury sustained on the HSBC Sevens Series and will not be fully fit …

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