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.

Ohio overcome scrappy Sacramento

Ohio got their California road trip off to a winning start as they came away 31-11 winners over Sacramento in a scrappy encounter at Bonney Field on Sunday. Ohio had some problems with the heavy Sacramento scrum but never really looked in danger with stronger cohesion and several turnovers at …

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Americas Rankings – May 8 2016

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – May 08 2016 see improvements for Brazil and Mexico at the expense of Paraguay and the Bahamas. Brazil’s away win over Paraguay has resulted in os Tupis improving their ranking from 50,67 points …

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San Diego wins wild one in San Francisco

San Diego got back on the winning track in a wild back-and-forth contest in San Francisco that saw the home team claw back from a 14-point deficit before eventually succumbing by a score of 46-33. Each team tallied five tries, but 21 points from the boot of Kurt Morath proved …

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Carpenter’s Welsh move official

Aaron Carpenter’s long-rumoured move to London Welsh is now official. The Canadian no8 bids farewell to Cornish Pirates and Mennaye Field after three seasons with the club and heads nearly 300 miles west to Old Deer Park in Richmond on the outskirts of London. Carpenter is effectively a replacement for …

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Mexico Outclass Bahamas in World Cup Qualifier

Mexico’s Rugby World Cup dream got off to a rocketing start as the North Americans outclassed the Bahamas on Saturday afternoon. The 39-3 victory was the ideal start for the Mexicans who are seeking to develop a competent enough side to rise the ranks in the Americas. Las Serpientes away win …

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Uruguay Secure South American A Championship Title

Uruguay secured the 2016 South American ‘A’ Championship title, defeating Chile 39-14 in Montevideo on Saturday afternoon. The victory was notable for not only being a championship deciding fixture but for also the efficient game plan utilized by Los Teros who ran out convincing winners. The visiting Los Cóndores gave …

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Mexico Name team for Bahamas

Las Serpientes have been named and are ready for their first match of the Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification campaign. Mexico will play away today to the Bahamas, an opponent with vastly more history in rugby. MEXICO 1 Marcos Flegmann, 2 Mizael Loredo, 3 Maximiliano Douek (capt.), 4 Santiago Prieto,5 …

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Brazil defeat Paraguay in Asunción

Playing in green Brazil competed a hard-fought 32-21 away victory over Paraguay in Asunción this afternoon. Superior fitness and skill levels saw the visitors returning home with a win which sends Paraguay into repechage against the winner of this year’s South American ‘B’ Championship. Winger Sergio Alvarenga had three early …

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