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.

Benetton sign uncapped prop from Argentina

United Rugby Championship (URC) Benetton have announced the recruitment of an uncapped prop from Argentina. The Italian club will be the first foreign experience for Matías Medrano. The loose-head prop from Buenos Aires replaces Thomas Gallo who is joining Lyon in the Top 14 from next season. Medrano will make …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Roundup

Former Puma Facundo Bosch played in customized rugby boots for Bayonne vs La Rochelle. They were designed by two young cancer patients. 2025 rookie Pumas fullback, Benjamín Elizalde is rumored to be joining Newcastle Red Bulls from Bristol. The Canadian prairies have won big with allocation of matches for the …

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Franco Molina hat-trick stuns Reds in Brisbane

It was intelligence and power from Franco Molina that shone bright in Super Rugby in Brisbane, Australia. Molina scored a hat-trick for the Western Force who were 42-19 winners and claimed a vital bonus point victory.   El Cordobés scored the opening two tries of the night for the Western Force. …

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2026 Pumas Seek Solutions to Injury Crisis

Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas have been dealt an injury crisis before the Americas #1 team have played a minute of test rugby in 2026. A trio of starting, and world class players, are sidelined with long-term injuries and all have undergone surgery.   ARGENTINA INJURIES – OUT OF JULY First choice …

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