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.

Iván Nemer will play for Italy

Iván Nemer will play for Italy. The loose head prop joined Benetton for the 2020-2021 Pro 14 season and subsequently signed an extended contract for what was rebranded to be the United Rugby Championship (URC). Italy named Nemer on their roster for the November Internationals. It comes after he was …

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MLR Off-Season Update – October 14

We’re a few days behind schedule on this one… but hopefully it’s worth the wait! The past month has seen a steady increase in signing news across Major League Rugby. A number of players have joined clubs in the Coastal Cup, American Rugby Premiership, and XV Series among others to …

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Kieran Joyce signs one-year Seawolves extension

Kieran Joyce has signed a one-year extension with the Seattle Seawolves that keeps him at Starfire Stadium through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The versatile 25-year-old back is the 13th returning player to commit for the two-time MLR Shield winners during the off-season. After joining the club from Birmingham …

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Dan Hollinshead heads to France with Vannes

Rugby United New York flyhalf Dan Hollinshead has signed for French Pro D2 club Vannes. The 26-year-old New Zealander was most recently playing for Auckland in the Bunnings NPC. This will be his second experience in France, having played for Agen in 2017. Hollinshead appeared in 11 games during his …

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Argentina XV loaded with SLAR talent for APC

Francisco Gorrissen Jaguares XV Peñarol 2021 SLAR

Argentina have named a roster loaded with SLAR names for the Americas Pacific Challenge. The Argentina XV will play matches in Montevideo, Uruguay on October 22, 26 and 30. The Argentina XV roster will be under the command of Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. The former Pumas second-rower also took charge of …

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