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.

Lamositele extends Saracens stay

US Eagles prop Titi Lamositele is staying in London a little longer. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract extension with Saracens, keeping him at Allianz Park until at least the end of the 2017-18 season. Lamositele joined the Aviva Premiership club as an academy member in November of 2013, …

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Team of the Week

It was a weekend to celebrate as PRO Rugby came to a triumphant close, and as such those players take the spotlight in this week’s selection. We did find a couple deserving participants in the URBA Top 14 who have been sandwiched in after their outstanding efforts for Hindú against SIC. …

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Lobo Returns to Argentina, Eyes Pumas Recall

Following time spent at Montpellier, Newcastle, and Carcassonne, Nahuel Lobo has returned to Estudiantes de Paraná. Still aged just 24 the loosehead prop has turned down offers to remain in Europe to focus on an international recall. In an interview with UNO Entre Rios Lobo said “the last year I …

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Eagles Update Elite Squads

Hurricanes flanker Tony Lamborn is one of seven new additions to the revised Eagles Elite Training Squad (EETS) announced by Head Coach John Mitchell and Director of Performance Alex Magleby on Tuesday. After being identified as US-eligible earlier this year, the New Zealand native made an immediate impact, winning his debut …

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Uruguay XV Roster to Host Rosario

Uruguay’s official ‘A’ side, the Uruguay XV will play host to Argentine city selection Rosario on Saturday. In seeking to develop an increasing base of players for higher honors, the Uruguay XV is to play regularly. The international fixture is to take place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. Kick-off …

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Alcatraz are Venezuela Champions

Venezuela’s national club championship, the Campeonato Nacional de Clubes de Rugby XV has reached its conclusion. Competing in the decisive final were Mérida RC and Alcatraz RC with the latter securing the title. Despite playing away to Mérida RC it was very much Alcatraz RC’s day. The visitors completed a …

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Bongi Mbonambi Added to Springbok Roster

Bongi Mbonambi has been added to the Springboks roster for the Rugby Championship. As such he joins captain Adriaan Strauss to become the second hooker in camp. A third is to be added after the Super Rugby final with Malcolm Max of the Lions the likely player. Mbonambi has one …

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Pumas Begin Rugby Championship Training

Earlier today in Buenos Aires Los Pumas began their preparation for the Rugby Championship. Kicking-off in three weeks time the Four Nations competition will see the four Semi Finalists from Rugby World Cup 2015 facing-off home and away over six rounds. The Argentine roster contains 33 players, with scrum half …

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Rosario Name Roster to Face Uruguay XV

Rosario Head Coach Fernando Bilbao has confirmed his roster for Saturday’s international against the Uruguay XV in Montevideo. The Argentine side will travel to the Uruguayan capital to play the country’s ‘A’ team. Included in the roster is Super Rugby player Felipe Arregui. The international will be played at Uruguay’s national …

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