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.

Brazil name group for USA match

Os Tupis have named their group of 23 to face the US Eagles in round four of the Americas Rugby Championship. Six players who did not appear in the loss to Canada on the weekend have been included, three of whom are new to the tournament. First choice flyhalf and …

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Eagles call for Suniula and King

John Mitchell has called up World Cup centre Andrew Suniula and newcomer James King to his US Eagles squad for their South American leg of the Americas Rugby Championship. Suniula replaces Lorenzo Thomas who has returned to Lindenwood University after impressing in his test debut against Chile on the weekend. …

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World Cup stars to face Canada

Pablo Bouza has added World Cup stars Lucas González Amorosino and Juan Manuel Leguizamón to his Argentina XV squad to take on Canada on Sunday round four of the Americas Rugby Championship at Duendes RC in Rosario. The duo have been released by the UAR for the home fixture to …

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TSN to broadcast Super Rugby in Canada

Canadian viewers will be able to watch follow their favorite Super Rugby team after all. As of last week no broadcaster had acquired the rights to show the games in Canada. As first revealed by Patrick Johnston of The Province, TSN has now replaced Sportsnet as the place to watch …

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Vancouver 7s Officially Sold Out

It’s official, the inaugural Vancouver 7s is sold out. A press release from the tournament organizers says the spectator capacity of approximately 28,000 has been reached for each of the two days on March 12-13. In doing so the event will set a new live attendance record for rugby in Canada, …

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Americas players in Pro D2 Week 20

Uncapped USA second row Christian Ostberg is set to make his Pro D2 debut for Aurillac in Lyon on Thursday evening. The big Texas native is one of two players who will be followed closely by Eagles fans and selectors, as Takudzwa Ngwenya starts on the right wing for Biarritz …

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Potter, Landry, Kish named to Sao Paulo Dream Team

We finally have the official HSBC Dream Team selection from the Sao Paulo 7s, with three Americas player in USA’s Jillion Potter and Canadian duo Ghislaine Landry and Jen Kish. Potter’s selection recognizes a stunning return to form following her recovery from cancer. She is joined up front by Kish, who had …

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Chile Sevens Travel to USA

Chile’s Rugby Sevens team is to travel to the USA to face the North Americans at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in San Diego, California. Los Cóndores Sevens will be doing so before the Las Vegas Sevens. Chile will be a part of the Americas Cup. The competition previously known as the Elite Series will …

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Durutalo to start for Sunwolves

Andrew Durutalo will start for the Sunwolves in their first ever Super Rugby match against the Lions at Prince Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. Durutalo will be come the second USA international to play Super Rugby, the first being Todd Clever, who spent two seasons with the Lions in …

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