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.

Samoa and Scotland ready for Pool B tilt

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Samoa and Scotland have named their sides to take part in a crucial Pool B match in Newcastle on Saturday. Should the Manu sneak a victory, it will put Scotland in perilous danger of missing out on the quarter-finals pending Japan’s match with the US Eagles. Under-fire head coach Stephen …

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New Zealand and Tonga set to collide

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The All Blacks will face Tonga in Newcastle on Friday as they look to close out their Pool C matches in style. Only a monumental upset by Tonga would have any impact on the standings, with Georgia just ahead on two points and virtual certainties to qualify for the 2019 …

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Slim victory for Georgia over Namibia

Georgia have all but secured their spot at the 2019 World Cup with a paper-thin 17-16 victory over Namibia in Exeter on Wednesday. Neither team would be particularly pleased with their performance, with countless handling errors and poor discipline resulting in an exhausting deluge of penalties and yellow cards. With …

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South Africa Pounds USA to Win Pool B

South Africa scored 50 second half points on their way to a 64-0 beat down of the USA. The bonus point victory guarantees that the Springboks will top Pool B regardless of the outcome of the Scotland/Samoa match. Springbok wing Bryan Habana notched a second half hat trick to move …

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Second half collapse costs Canada victory

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Canada will return home from the World Cup winless after squandering a 15 point lead in a catastrophic second half, falling to Romania by a score of 17-15. Florin Vlaicu’s 78th minute penalty sealed the unlikely comeback for the Oaks, who overcame the greatest deficit to win in the tournament’s …

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RWC Forecast Round 4a

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We’re running a bit late to let’s cut straight to the predictions! Big week heading into the final round of pool play. Will Canada get their win against Romania? Can Namibia upset Georgia? Read on to find out! Paul is our token ‘South American’ with Chris and Victor still lost in dangerous World …

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First choice Springboks to face Eagles

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South Africa have opted to throw their best against a second-string USA in their meeting on Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium in London. Despite playing a physical match against Scotland on Saturday, head coach Heyneke Mayer has made only two changes to the run-on side to face the Eagles. Frans …

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Namibia pick best for Georgia match

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Namibia have named their strongest lineup for their game against Georgia. Still in search of their first victory at the World Cup, head coach Phil Davies has made seven changes to the team that faced off against Tonga. Johnny Redelinghuys wins his 50th cap alongside Raoul Larson at prop, with …

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Georgia selects for Namibia match

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Martin Haig has named his strongest possible Georgian side to take on Namibia in Exeter on Wednesday. If the Lelos win, they can be expected to come third in Pool C, in doing so earning automatic qualification for RWC 2019. Tonga currently sit two points ahead, but will have to …

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Manoa to captain Eagles against Springboks

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Samu Manoa will captain a largely reserve Eagles side to face South Africa at the Olympic Stadium in London on Wednesday. With the all-important Japan match on the horizon on Sunday, head coach Mike Tolkin has opted to rest the majority of his front line players, but has retained Manoa …

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