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.

Women’s Rugby World Cup Dream Over for Colombia

The dream is over for Colombia; Los Tucanes will not play at the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The Colombians were eliminated in the final qualifying match, losing 59-3 against Scotland earlier today in Dubai. Colombia were playing in their second of two matches this week. Las Tucanes overcame Kazakhstan …

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SLAR 2021-2022 Player Transfers

The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season will be the third edition of the South American professional league. The first season was ended early while the second saw Los Jaguares XV winning every match during the regular season and defeating the Olímpia Lions at the Semi Final stage …

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Cafeteros Pro Roster for SLAR 2022

A 30-man roster will take to the field wearing the colors of Los Cafeteros Pro in the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Colombian entrant will have 10 players from Colombia and 20 from Argentina. Not only are Argentines detailed on the roster but also behind the scenes …

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Rugby ATL adds two players to MLR roster

Rugby ATL have confirmed the addition of Frederick Henry-Ajudua and Lui Sitama to their roster for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Both players have previously been part of the club but neither has made a regular season appearance. Henry-Ajudua is a former professional football player who …

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Argentina Takes Control of Cafeteros Pro

Colombia Rugby (FECO) has entered an alliance with Argentina Rugby (UAR) and Sudamérica Rugby for the upcoming Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The relationship will see the UAR in control of Cafeteros Pro for the 2022 SLAR campaign. Changes from 2021 see Los Cafeteros Pro having 73% of their …

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World Rugby u20 tournaments to return in 2023

World Rugby have announced the cancellation of the 2022 u20 Championship and Trophy tournaments, at the same time confirming the return of the flagship age-grade competitions in 2023. This is the third consecutive year that the events will not take place due to the pandemic. Formal dates and hosts for …

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