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.

Against the Odds Chile Win Gold

Against the odds Chile delivered in Cochabamba, Bolivia winning Gold. In doing so Los Cóndores 7’s made history by claiming gold at the Juegos Suramericanos. Uruguay and Argentina won Silver and Bronze respectively. Chile’s road to Gold on Day Three saw Los Cóndores downing Brazil by an embarrassing 52-0. This …

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Brazil Claim Gold in Cochabamba

At the 2018 Juegos Suramericanos in Cochabamba, Bolivia Brazil claimed Gold. Las Yaras completed an unbeaten tournament today, claiming 65-0 and 34-05 wins over Bolivia and Argentina respectively. The results saw Brazil not only claiming a Gold Medal but also qualifying for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. …

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Romania and Spain appeals to be heard on June 1

Romania and Spain will appeal their respective RWC disqualification verdicts at a special hearing on Friday, June 1. World Rugby confirmed that both European countries have officially made appeals to overturn the punishments handed down them on May 15. World Rugby appointed an independent Judicial and Disputes committee over the …

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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 Seattle Seawolves Coming off an impressive performance against the Utah Warriors, the Seawolves turned it up a notch against the New …

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Scotland and Wales hit with tour withdrawals

Both Scotland and Wales have today confirmed that they will be without experienced players ahead of their June tours to the Americas. Scotland will undertake an all-Americas tour facing each of Canada, USA, and Argentina while Wales will begin with a neutral-venue clash against South Africa in Washington DC before …

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