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.

Dolan signs for Cardiff Blues

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Cameron Dolan has found a new home in professional rugby, having signed for Cardiff Blues of the Guinness Pro 12 ahead of the 2015/16 season. In confirming a move first reported by Americas Rugby News’ own Paul Tait in April, Dolan becomes the second American player to sign for the …

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Tbilisi Cup unaffected by flood

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The Georgian Rugby Union has confirmed that the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup tournament will continue as planned despite heavy flooding in a section of the city adjacent the Vere River. Avchala Stadium is located approximately 14 km north of the area and has not been affected in any way. Major …

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Revised NACRA Sevens Schedule

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St. Vincent has dropped out of the men’s bracket at the last minute minute. As a result all of their planned fixtures are now byes, and the 9th place match has been cancelled. See the revised schedule below. All times are local (EST). All matches, on both fields, will be …

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Women’s Eagles named for Super Series

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Head coach Pete Steinberg has named 26 players to represent the Women’s Eagles in the Super Series, a four-team round robin that kicks off on June 27. The squad is full of new names, with only five players – Katy Augustyn, Sarah Chobot, Hope Rogers, Deven Owsiany, and Kimber Rozier …

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Canadian Women named for Pan Am Games

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John Tait has wasted no time in naming his squad to compete for gold at the Pan Am Games in Toronto. The women’s head coach has retained 11 of the players who came away winners in Amsterdam, with the lone change seeing Kelly Russell take the place of Mandy Marchak. …

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Pritchard re-signs for Bedford

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James Pritchard will keep his boots on for at least one more season after all. The 35-year-old fullback had been expected to pursue a coaching role following the Rugby World Cup, but has instead opted to re-sign with Bedford Blues for the 2015/16 Greene King IPA Championship season. Australian-born Pritchard …

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Canada chooses for NACRA Sevens

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Canada has selected their strongest possible squad to take part in the NACRA Sevens this coming weekend. Among the 14 players chosen to travel to North Carolina are overseas professionals Jeff Hassler, Taylor Paris, and national 15s captain Tyler Ardron. All three have previous HSBC Sevens Series experience. The squad …

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Samoa name extended training squad

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Manu Samoa have revised their extended training squad ahead of the All Black test and the Pacific Nations Cup. Of the original 58 names released in April, 44 have been retained, with that number to be reduced to 26 for the week leading up to the historic match in Apia. …

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Flagg signs for Moseley

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Aaron Flagg is the latest Canadian to sign a pro contract in the UK. The 6’5″ second row will join Moseley next season in the RFU second division, also known as the Greene King IPA Championship. Moseley narrowly escaped relegation last season, finishing 11th, and will be hoping the hard-hitting Flagg …

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Canadian women named for Super Series

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The Canadian senior women are back in action this June, nearly a year removed from their outstanding 2nd place finish in the 2014 World Cup. Head coach Francois Ratier has retained 13 from that team in his 27 player squad to take part in the recently announced Super Series, a round-robin …

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