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.

Guinness Pro 14 – Round 6 Preview

Round 6 of the Celtic-Italian-South African League takes place this weekend. Four fixtures will be played on Friday and the remaining three on Saturday. Involved are to be a sprinkling of players from the Americas. Opening the round will be a match in the Scottish capital. Looking to continue their …

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Pro D2 – Week 7 Preview

Week 7 of the Pro D2 is underway. The second division of French rugby is back after no matches last weekend. Argentina, Chile and Uruguay all have capped players featuring this round. The opening game of week 7 was a Thursday fixture. Perpignan had home advantage against Dax. Uruguayan fly …

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Argentina aim to win Americas Pacific Challenge

The Argentina XV will be confident of a repeat as champions at the Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo after confirming a powerful 28-man roster. Included are eight players with senior test caps and many of the players who lifted the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Leading the charge will be workhorse flanker …

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Team of the Week

This week we had a fine game in Colonia to provide some options as Uruguay very nearly got the best of the Argentina XV in the Sudamérica Rugby Cup final. The senior Pumas were no match for New Zealand and contribute only two players, while a handful of others come …

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Petti Ruled Out of Facing Australia

Guido Petti has been ruled out of facing Australia. The second-rower was injured in the final minute of Argentina’s home match against New Zealand this past Saturday. The injury has been diagnosed as a clavicular acromion sprain. Petti was unable to train with the side in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. In …

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Lavanini Sets New Pumas Yellow Card Record

On Saturday Tomás Lavanini set a new Pumas record for the most number of yellow cards. His first half yellow carding against New Zealand brought his overall record to 6 for Argentina. No Pumas player has received more temporary suspensions in history. The concerning high number of yellow cards comes …

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