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.

Blues smother Pack to set up grand finale

The Blues exacted their revenge against the Wolf Pack by pitching a shutout at Fletcher’s Fields in an 18-0 win on Thursday evening. A smothering defense gave away little to the visitors, and complete dominance at the breakdown saw the Blues reach double digits in stolen possession. An extended feeling-out …

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2015-16 European Club Dream Team

After seemingly endless months the European club season is over, and we’ve had a couple weeks to to digest the season and take a look at who we thought was the best of those Americas players exiled across the professional divisions in France and Britain. Note that players were selected …

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Garcia Leaves Italy to Play in France

Gonzalo Garcia has departed Italy to continue his career in France. The 32-year-old has made the transition from Zebre in the Guinness Pro 12 to Stade Cadurcien (Cahors) in the Fédérale 2. Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region, Cahors is nearby many traditional French rugby towns. The club, though, is to …

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CRC Preview – Blues vs Wolf Pack

The highly anticipated rematch of the 2015 Canadian Rugby Championship final takes place at Fletcher’s Fields on Thursday evening. After an opening round loss to the Atlantic Rock, the Blues must stop the undefeated defending champions if they hope to regain the MacTier Cup. If the Wolf Pack win it …

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CRC Preview – Rock vs Bears

The final rounds of an abrupt Canadian Rugby Championship season are upon us, with each team set to play two games in a span of four days. Swilers Rugby Park in St. John’s will host the first as the BC Bears travel as far east as they can get to …

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Cubelli to Start Super Rugby Quarter Final

Tomás Cubelli will start Friday’s Super Rugby Quarter Final, doing so for the Brumbies at scrum half. The Puma has made the number 9 shirt his own this season, having been named the best player in his position in Australia. It marks a big week for Cubelli who will make history …

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Pumas confirm Rugby Championship roster

Daniel Hourcade has named 33 players in his Pumas squad for the Rugby Championship, set to kick off on August 20. As expected the group is composed entirely of players from Los Jaguares, with only one exception in Brumbies scrumhalf Tomas Cubelli. There are no European-based professionals included following Argentina’s …

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Colombia to Play Two Tour Matches in Argentina

Colombia’s national men’s rugby team, Los Tucanes are to play two tour matches in Argentina this month. FECO confirmed the objective of the tour is face rivals of a relevant level and to test new players that are in consideration for international duty this year. Los Tucanes are looking to defend their …

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