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.

Premier 7s ready to rock Memphis

Premier Rugby Sevens is all set for its first event in Memphis on Saturday. The one-day pilot launches what is hoped will develop into a professional sevens circuit in 2022. Noting pay scales equally applied to both men and women and a unique team approach, the organization has already received …

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RWC 2023 Qualifier Preview – Uruguay vs USA

The Americas region will award its first undecided qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 at the conclusion of Saturday’s match in Montevideo. Both Uruguay and the USA were part of the tournament in 2019 and the loser will remain firm favorites to advance in the next stage, but the …

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San Diego signs Eagles international Will Hooley

Will Hooley is heading for his first experience in Major League Rugby. The USA Eagles international has signed on with the San Diego Legion on a two-year deal through the 2023 season, having spent the last eight years playing professionally in English Premiership and most recently the RFU Championship. Having …

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Ben Foden joins cast of Dancing On Ice

It appears Ben Foden’s time with Rugby United New York has come to an end, at least for now. The former England star will bring his evasive skills to a different arena in the new year after signing on to join the cast of British television show Dancing On Ice. …

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Kate Zackary named Premier 15s Player of the Month

Kate Zackary has been named Premier 15s Player of the Month. The US Eagles captain is co-captaining Exeter Chiefs in what is her second campaign with the team. Since dropping their season opener to Bristol, Exeter have won three straight including an upset road win over defending champions Harlequins. During …

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