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.

Houston confirm five ‘Originals’ for 2021

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the return of five ‘originals’ for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Cecil Garber, Sam Windsor, Kieran Farmer, Malacchi Esdale, and Zach Pangelinan will return for a fourth season having been with the club since their inception. Garber, 28, has been a staple at openside …

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Rugby United New York re-signs Connor Wallace-Sims

Rugby United New York have re-signed winger Connor Wallace-Sims for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old has been part of the team since their inception and follows the recent contract extensions of fellow backs Harry Bennett and Troy Lockyear. Wallace-Sims was an integral part of the side during …

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Andrés Vilaseca is Uruguay’s new captain

Andrés Vilaseca is Uruguay’s new captain. The 29-year-old replaces Juan Manuel Gaminara, who led Los Teros for four years following RWC 2015. Andrés Vilaseca is the younger brother of Santiago Vilaseca, the player who led Uruguay at RWC 2015. The younger of the brothers also played at RWC 2015. He …

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Victor Comptat signs for Olympique Marcquois

Victor Comptat has signed a two-year contract with French Fédérale 1 club Olympique Marcquois Rugby (OMR). The 23-year-old lock departs Major League Rugby after three seasons in Texas, one with Austin Elite and the past two with the Houston SaberCats. Comptat leaves a significant hole on the SaberCats roster. The …

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Caíque Silva to play in Portugal

Brazilian test prop Caíque Silva is to play in Portugal. The 27-year-old will join CDUL for the 2020-2021 season, doing so from Corinthians. The move means that the loose head prop departs São Paulo and the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Silva was one of three loose head props …

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Aparejadores sign Enzo Ignacio Beltramino

Aparejadores have signed Enzo Ignacio Beltramino for the upcoming season. The Argentine fly half or fullback joins from rival Spanish club Independiente de Santander. Beltramino comes from one of Argentina’s first rugby clubs, Club Atlético del Rosario (CAR). Despite being from Rosario the club continues to compete in URBA. Home …

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