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.

Pumitas named for South Africa Tour

A 30-man Los Pumitas roster has been named for upcoming international competition. The Argentine u20’s will travel to South Africa to compete in the u20 International Series. The competition will be a Four Nations tournament involving South Africa, Argentina, Georgia, and Uruguay. Los Pumitas Head Coach José Pellicenahas five players …

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Argentina to face Romania in Bucharest in July

Argentina is to face Romania in Bucharest in July. Los Pumas will play a test match in the Eastern European country on Saturday, July 03. It will precede Argentina’s two test matches against Wales in Cardiff. They will take place on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday July 17 respectively. Argentina …

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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 ATL underline MLR title credentials Rugby ATL underlined their title credentials on Saturday with an 8-7 victory the Gold …

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Last gasp Utah try breaks Seattle hearts

A last-gasp try from Olive Kilifi against his former team gave the Utah Warriors a 29-28 win over the Seawolves on Sunday. Seattle fans were left heartbroken as they watched a 28-15 second half lead slip away in the final quarter. Utah crossed the line just two minutes into the …

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Legion a step ahead of Arrows in Marietta

The San Diego Legion earned their third consecutive victory with a well-earned 40-30 result against the Arrows at Lupo Family Field on Sunday. Toronto managed to stay in touch until the final quarter when the visitors pulled away. Joe Pietersen landed two penalties in the opening minutes to give the …

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