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.

Loffreda out, Butcher in as American Raptors coach

Marcelo Loffreda has pulled out of his announced Head Coach move to the American Raptors of Super Rugby Americas, with the Colorado-based club citing personal reasons. Countryman and Forwards Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe is also out. The duo are replaced by David Butcher and Cory Hector, who join as Head …

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MLR confirms Carolina team with revised schedule

Major League Rugby, in concert with USA Rugby and World Rugby, have confirmed a joint agreement to create a professional team primarily geared towards the development of US-eligible talent. As first reported on Americas Rugby News, the team will be based in Charlotte. Its name, however, has been altered from …

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