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.

Puma and Eagle Sign Top 14 Contract Extensions

A Puma and an Eagle have secured their playing future in the Top 14. Justo Piccardo and Jack Iscaro both signed contract extensions to remain in France’s elite with both players now having added to their contracts with their existing clubs. Center Justo Piccardo arrived at Montpellier this season. He …

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MLR Off-Season Update: New England Free Jacks

It will be a dramatically different New England Free Jacks that defends the Shield in 2026. The three-time champions have been hit hard by the league’s new import regulations, while other leading men have moved on to overseas contracts. At the time of writing only three starters from the 2025 …

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South American Debutants in 2025

South American teams fielded test debutants in 2025. Three of them are teams that will compete at the next Men’s Rugby World Cup. The busy year of international competition in 2025 included Uruguay and Chile successfully qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027. This means South America will repeat the 2023 …

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Toulon Sign Tomás Albornoz from Benetton

French Top 14 club Toulon have completed the signing of Tomás Albornoz. The move sees the French giants landing the ace Argentine play-maker in mid-season transfer. Albornoz completed the move to France from the Treviso-based United Rugby Championship (URC) club, Benetton. The move from the URC to the Top 14 …

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Los Pumas 7’s Win Silver at Cape Town Sevens

Los Pumas 7’s were beaten finalists at the 2025 Cape Town Sevens. The Argentines lost the final 21-19 against  hosts South Africa with the difference between the sides being a conversion. The tournament performance from Argentina was a vast improvement to that from Dubai in the opening tournament of the …

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