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.

Trouville moves to Houston Strikers

US Eagles World Cup loose forward Matt Trouville is headed south. The long-time ATAVUS Academy Regional Manager and Seattle Saracens captain will join the Houston Strikers for the 2018 Major League Rugby season in a dual role that will see him combine playing with coaching as the first Strikers Academy …

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Brazil Name Roster for RWC Qualifiers

Brazil has named a 34-man roster for upcoming Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. Os Tupis are to take-on Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay with the winner facing either Canada or the USA in the final round of Americas qualification. Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrósio has selected his roster for a three-day training camp. An …

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Ontario Blues name squad to face Old Blue

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The Ontario Blues will field eight Canadian internationals in their first match of the year on Saturday as they take on Old Blue at Randall’s Island Park in New York City. It’s the first of two pre-season friendlies against high caliber US opposition for the defending MacTier Cup champions, who …

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European Pro Season Review: USA

Last week we looked at how Canada’s exiles have performed during the European club season, this week it’s the United States. ‘Steady’ might be a good word to describe the year in general for the USA’s top exports, with several playing leading roles at their clubs and a few solid …

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Big Names Back to Fitness for Jaguares

Big name players are back to fitness for Los Jaguares. Today’s training in Buenos Aires featured the return of seven players who missed the recent three-match away series in South Africa. Los Jaguares are to play host to the Sharks this coming Saturday. Head Coach Raúl Pérez is to have …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic defeated Curaçao on Saturday. The 32-17 win sees the Dominican Republic retaining the Copa de Rugby Dominico-Curazaleña, the …

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Landry, Greenshields in Kitakyushu Dream Team

Canadian duo Ghislaine Landry and Julia Greenshields have been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Kitakyushu 7s. Landry was instrumental in the team’s road to the Cup Final and finished as the tournament’s top points scorer, with the captain kicking two wide angle conversions to stretch New …

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Americas Rankings – April 23 2017

Test match rugby returned to the Americas on Saturday. The one, and only, match of April saw the Dominican Republic playing at home against Curaçao. With the Copa de Rugby Dominico-Curazaleña on the line, the Dominican Republic powered to a 32-17 victory. The result has consequences for both countries in the Americas …

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