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.

Focus for Super Rugby Americas Expansion

Outgoing Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) president, Gabriel Travaglini has confirmed the focus for Super Rugby Americas (SRA) expansion. SRA 2026 is an eight-team semi-professional league. It contains four teams from Argentina and one each from Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. In an interview with Santiago Angel, Travaglini explains that 10-team …

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Peñarol down Selknam for first win of SRA 2026

Peñarol downed Selknam on Saturday, claiming a 40-27 home victory in Montevideo. The win was Peñarol’s first of the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 season. It came after comprehensive defeats in the opening two rounds of the season; however, it also came against Selknam, a team missing 22 players to …

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Argentina Lose Enforcer for 2026

Los Pumas have suffered a significant set-back for 2026. Enforcer, Pedro Rubiolo is out injured for a lengthly period. Rubiolo had been playing for the Bristol Bears with an injury but has now undergone surgery and is out for the season. The recovery following the surgery means that Rubiolo will …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Thomas Gallo has completed a move from the United Rugby Championship (URC) to the Top 14. He has signed a four-year-deal with Lyon starting next season. Former Pumas prop Enrique Pieretto has also secured his future in France. Pieretto returns from the URC to the Pro D2 in a move …

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Santiago Pernas Magic Sinks Capibaras

A magical play from Santiago Pernas saw Los Pampas sinking Los Capibaras in Buenos Aires on Friday. Pernas scored a sensational second-half try to see Los Pampas home to a 25-20 victory. In beating Los Capibaras, Los Pampas handed the team from El Litoral their first defeat in Super Rugby …

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