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 – September 12, 2021

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The current edition considers the result …

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Young faces feature in Canada Sevens sides

Canada has named the Men’s and Women’s Sevens sides to compete at the World Series events in Vancouver and Edmonton. Both teams have a youthful feel with only a small number of Olympic representatives included. Phil Berna, Andrew Coe, and Jake Thiel are the only Olympians named by Men’s Head …

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Nicolás Sánchez sets new Pumas cap record

Nicolás Sánchez will become Argentina’s most capped player of all-time on Sunday. The fly half from Tucumán will earn his 90th test cap, thereby setting a new Pumas record. He presently has 89 test caps, the same number as former teammate and captain Agustín Creevy. Sánchez has been a Puma …

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RC 2021 Match Preview: New Zealand vs Argentina

The 2021 Rugby Championship continues on Saturday. New Zealand are officially the host side against Argentina in Gold Coast. The occasion will be the third test match in two years between the All Blacks and Los Pumas in Australia. With memories fresh from Argentina’s historic 25-15 victory, this coming Sunday’s …

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Portugal to face Canada in November

Portugal are to face Canada in November. The test match is one of two matches confirmed for Portugal in November. Os Lobos will play at home against Canada on November 06 and Japan on November 13. A third is being lined-up wherein Portugal will face wither Namibia or Chile on …

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Bronson Teles returns to Dallas from Houston

The Dallas Jackals have confirmed their second signing of the week. Bronson Teles returns to the team he was originally signed by after playing for the Houston SaberCats this past season. The former USA u20 starter follows fellow 2020 draftee Mike Matarazzo in joining the expansion side. Teles made 11 …

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