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.

Ardron signs two-year extension with Castres

Tyler Ardron has signed a two-year contract extension with Castres that will see him stay at the French Top 14 club through the end of the 2025-2026 season. The 32-year-old joined the club in 2020 after spending three seasons playing Super Rugby in New Zealand with the Chiefs. A knee …

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USA blasts through Brazil in La Vila

The USA had no trouble blasting through Brazil in La Vila on Saturday, outscoring their opponents by 8 tries to none for a final score of 48-3. A bizarre referee decision in the second half left Brazil down a man for a portion of the second half, but the South …

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Uruguay Qualify for World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024

Uruguay successfully qualified for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy. Los Teritos did so by overcoming Chile in the South American u19 Championship in Santa Fé, Argentina. Uruguay were 45-17 winners over the Chileans in the first fixture of the tournament. The team coached by Oscar Durán is safe in …

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Test Match – USA vs Brazil – ARN Guide

The coastal town of La Vila in Spain welcomes international rugby over the next two weekends. Starting things off on Saturday are the USA and Brazil, once yearly opponents but now only distant relatives since the demise of the Americas Rugby Championship. In the four years since their last meeting …

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MLR stars named in Super Rugby Pacific rosters

A handful of Major League Rugby’s best players from the 2023 campaign have been named in Super Rugby Pacific rosters for the 2024 season. Six players from the most recent season were named, with another 11 who have previously experienced professional rugby in North America. San Diego pair Ben Grant …

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