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.

Olímpia Lions stun Selknam in major SLAR upset

History has been made; the Olímpia Lions defeated Selknam in a major Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) upset. The Paraguayan side stunned the Chileans, completing a 24-21 win this evening in Montevideo. El Tucumano Máximo Ledesma was the man of the match, kicking all 24 points for the Olímpia …

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Peñarol outclass improved Cobras

Peñarol outclassed Os Cobras Brasil XV this afternoon in Montevideo. The Uruguayan side were 40-12 winners over the Brazilian outfit in a round seven match in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The win gives Peñarol a 6-1 season record and a firm grip on second place of the …

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Jaguares XV add two Medical Jokers

Los Jaguares XV have added two medical jokers to their roster. Tomás Malanos and Pedro Rubiolo join the team in Montevideo, replacing Beltrán Salese and Santiago Ruiz. Both Salese and Ruiz have returned to Argentina following their injuries on Sunday while playing against Os Cobras. Ruiz was injured in what …

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JP Doyle to make MLR ref debut on Saturday

Major League Rugby will welcome one of the world’s most experienced referees to its ranks on Saturday. JP Doyle has been appointed to run the rule over the match in Marietta between the Toronto Arrows and the Seattle Seawolves. He will be assisted by Brazilian international referee Henrique Platais. Doyle …

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SLAR Preview – Jaguares XV vs Cafeteros Pro

The final match of round seven will be top vs bottom; the undefeated Jaguare XV take-on the winless Cafeteros Pro. It is the battle-hardened team from the giants of the Americas, Argentina against the Colombian side. Los Jaguares XV have already qualified for the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) …

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