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.

Seawolves grab Garrett Bender from Eagles 7s

The Seattle Seawolves have signed an Olympian. Eagles 7s forward Garrett Bender will join the team for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old has spent the last four seasons with the Eagles residency program in Chula Vista, playing in 24 tournaments on the HSBC Sevens Series while also …

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Ben Tarr signs for NOLA Gold

US Eagles prop Ben Tarr has signed with the New Orleans Gold for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The former Denver Stampede starter in PRO Rugby moves from another club set to take part in the new competition next year, the Glendale Raptors. The 23-year-old Indianapolis attended the Southport …

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Greenshields, Kelter named to Dubai Dream Team

Canadian flyer Julia Greenshields and USA playmaker Alev Kelter have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Dubai 7s. Greenshields was rewarded for her attacking style that netted seven tries in the tournament, good enough for second overall. Kelter landed seven conversions including the game-winner against New …

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Costa Rica, Guatemala Stand Out on Day One in Managua

Costa Rica and Guatemala were the stand-out performers on Day One in Managua. They join El Salvador and Honduras in competing for Gold at the 2017 Central American Games (Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos). This year’s edition is the 11th of history of the Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos. It is, however, the first to …

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2017 Central American Games 7’s Rosters

The 2017 Central American Games (Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos) is underway. Taking to the field in Managua, Nicaragua are the national Men’s and Women’s 7’s teams from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. A tournament preview can be seen by clicking here. MEN’S ROSTERS Costa Rica Deiby Méndez, Franklin …

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Major League Rugby unveils 2018 Schedule

Major League Rugby just got a little more real. With 2018 just around the corner the newest professional rugby competition in the USA has lifted the lid on their schedule for their inaugural season. Seven teams will play eight games each over the course of ten weeks in the regular …

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Los Pumas Sevens Change Two for Cape Town

Two changes have been made by Los Pumas for the Cape Town Sevens. Two regular names have been ruled out of playing next weekend. They were injured in the season opening tournament this weekend in Dubai. Captain Gastón Revol and fellow veteran Fernando Luna have been replaced. Their spots have …

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Americas teams struggle in Dubai

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for the three men’s teams in the first round of the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. Argentina, Canada, and the USA each came away with losing records. Not only did the trio fail to make the Cup Quarter Finals, all three lost their second match …

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