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.

ARC Team of the Week

Round two of the Americas Rugby Championship proved just as exciting as the first, and to prove the depth of talent there is an entirely new XV selected in this week’s team. Once again all six teams contribute and deservedly so, with standouts in each country proving their quality, even …

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USA vs Canada ARC 2016 – Full Match

The USA Eagles hosted Canada this past Saturday in the second round of the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship. Played in the capital of Texas, Austin the home side produced a good display to join the Argentina XV at the top of the competition standings. Both the USA and Canada are …

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Paz to join Los Jaguares in South Africa

Joaquín Paz is to join Los Jaguares in South Africa. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise is in final preparations for the second of two warm-up matches with a match coming up this Friday against the Lions in Johannesburg. Paz is to arrive in South Africa today to link up with the …

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Barford Named Head Coach of Columbus PRO Side

This afternoon, PRO Rugby announced that they have named Paul Barford as Head Coach for their Ohio team. Barford, a former Leicester Tiger, has been active in USA Rugby for the past 35 years since leaving his native England.  He has served in multiple coaching and development roles at the …

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Argentina XV vs Chile ARC 2016 – Full Match

The Argentina XV played host to Chile this past Saturday in a round two match in the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship. Played on the Argentine side of the Andes Mountains in the city of San Juan both teams competed for 80 minutes. Chile gave the Argentina XV a good challenge in the forwards …

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First Kids Rugby School Opens in Ecuador

The first Kids rugby school has opened in Ecuador. Jaguars Rugby Club from there country’s largest city, Guayaquil has created the first institution of its kind with training under way from children between the ages of 8 and 13. The practices are taking place on Saturday mornings from 8am-10am on the synthetic …

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Argentine Women’s Sevens in Training

The Argentine Women’s Sevens are in Training. A roster of sixteen female athletes are coming together from throughout the country to being preparations tomorrow for Olympic Games repechage qualification. They are to do so at La Plata Rugby Club, where they will remain until Friday February 19, doing so under the orders of …

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Pumitas roster named for Georgia

The Pumitas roster has been named for Georgia. The teams will meet in two matches on February 20 and 24 at the San Luis and Hindú club grounds in Buenos Aires. Argentina’s under 20 roster is training now at Hindú club. Coached by Don Torcuato, Daniel Hourcade has been overlooking the preparations. The Pumas Head …

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Bouza selects 24 for Uruguay

Argentina XV head Coach Pablo Bouza has selected a 24-man roster to travel to Punta del Este to prepare for Saturday’s Americas Rugby Championship match against Uruguay. The unbeaten Argentina XV will face Uruguay who have one win and one loss from the opening two rounds of the competition. A win for …

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