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.

Americas Rankings – November 07, 2022

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile remain 4th in the Americas and …

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Namibia adds ex-Wallabies flanker to touring squad

Melbourne Rebels flanker Richard Hardwick has joined the Namibia squad for their upcoming test matches against Spain and Canada. The 28-year-old was born in Windhoek but grew up in Australia. He has now switched allegiance after winning two caps for the Wallabies in 2017. Hardwick is one of six newcomers …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Canada fight to the death in Women’s World Cup Semi Final England defeated Canada 26-19 at Eden Park on …

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Gorgadze hat trick leads Georgia past Uruguay

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Three tries from loose forward Beka Gorgadze propelled Georgia to a 34-18 win over Uruguay on Sunday. Turnovers while in possession cost Los Teros several chances to score as the two World Cup opponents renewed acquaintances in Tbilisi. It was Uruguay who had the game’s first points through the boot …

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Brex scores in big Italian win over Samoa

Italy were handsome winners over Samoa on Saturday afternoon in Padua. Argentine Juan Ignacio Brex was among the try scorers in what was a dominant 49-17 home win for Italy. Brex scored the game’s first try. The Argentine center broke the line and stepped to beat a defender. The try …

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Romania hold on to beat Resilient Chile

The beautiful Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf was the setting for Saturday’s test match between Romania and Chile. In what was a competitive contest, the Stejarii were 30-23 winners over Los Cóndores. The match was the first of three for the teams as part of the 2022 November Internationals. Playing …

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