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.

Jaguares Take 28 Players to South Africa

Jaguares are taking 28 players to South Africa. The Mario Ledesma coached Super Rugby franchise has confirmed the roster for the final two matches of the regular season. One win from the two matches will confirm Los Jaguares in the play-off’s, a first in franchise history. Should they win against …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada Despite losing all three of the June tests at home Canada is suddenly well placed to qualify for the 2019 …

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Wooching’s move to Italy cancelled

Psalm Wooching will not be playing in Italy after all this fall. In March the US Eagles flanker signed a one-year deal with Viadana of Italy’s top domestic division – the Eccellenza – but the club has now confirmed that the move will not take place. In a statement on …

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Match Highlights – Jaguares vs Stormers

Los Jaguares continued in their winning ways on Saturday afternoon, downing the Stormers 25-14 in Buenos Aires. The victory was the 7th consecutive win from the Argentine franchise. In defeating the Stormers Los Jaguares move to be three points behind the Africa conference leaders, the Lions. Should the Argentine side …

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Glendale beat Utah to earn Seattle showdown

The Glendale Raptors earned their spot in the Major League Rugby Final with a convincing 34-21 victory over the Utah Warriors at Infinity Park on Saturday. Glendale were second-best at the scrum but completely dismantled Utah’s lineout and for much of the match dictated tempo and territory. Sam Figg earned …

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Namibia outclass Morocco in Gold Cup

Namibia continued their march towards a spot in 2019 Rugby World Cup by defeating Morocco 63-7 in Casablanca on Saturday. It was a one-sided affair with the visitors vastly superior to their opponents in every category. The score might have been greater had the referee not called an end to …

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