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.

Tomás Cubelli signs for Biarritz

Tomás Cubelli has signed for Biarritz on a two-year-deal. The Argentine will make the move north from Australia to France continue his professional rugby career. The transfer will take place after the 2021 Super Rugby AU and 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman seasons. Cubelli is the starting scrum-half for the Western …

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Selknam down Peñarol in stunning upset

Selknam downed Peñarol 27-17 in a stunning upset. Selknam’s win was hard fought and gave followers of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby a match to remember. Selknam were dominant to the extent that Peñarol’s scoring was restricted to 3 points until the final 10 minutes of play. The win …

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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 Toronto Arrows The red-hot Arrows left Jersey City with a stunning 53-12 win over New York on Sunday. It …

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SLAR Preview – Peñarol vs Selknam

Peñarol’s home match against Selknam shapes up as being one of the most important matches of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Both teams have qualified for the Semi Finals; they are now fighting to avoid facing Los Jaguares in the final four. Peñarol is presently favored to …

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SLAR Preview – Cafeteros Pro vs Cobras

Cafeteros Pro face Os Cobras Brasil XV on Monday. The fixture is the battle to avoid the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) wooden spoon. The Colombians go in to the match winless while Os Cobras’ one win was against Los Cafeteros Pro. Both teams had strong performances in their …

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