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.

Seawolves grab Tommy Clark from Dallas

The Seattle Seawolves have added some local talent to their back row for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Tommy Clark was born in Samoa but raised in Tacoma. He arrives as a free agent having previously been selected by the Dallas Jackals in the inaugural Collegiate Draft. Clark comes …

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Lucas Paulos scores first try for Brive

Lucas Paulos scored his first try for Brive. The Argentine second-rower touched down under the posts in the 25th minute. His try was one of two for the match for Brive. Opponents Bayonne also scored twice. The Basques were 26-23 winners. The match was a nail-bitter. Bayonne ended the game …

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Seattle signs Namibia hooker Obert Nortjé

The Seattle Seawolves have signed Obert Nortjé for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A member of Namibia’s team at Rugby World Cup 2019, he was most recently contracted to Uruguay’s Súper Liga side Peñarol and started their only regular season match before the 2020 SLAR season was suspended. Nortjé …

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Argentina name strong roster for Madrid 7’s

Argentina have named a strong roster for the Madrid 7’s. Santiago Gómez Cora’s roster contains notable names, many of whom are likely to feature in the Tokyo Olympics. The team is captained by Santiago Álvarez Fourcade. The former Argentina XV player was a fringe player for Los Jaguares and Los …

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Cafeteros Pro Reveal Home and Away Jerseys for 2021 SLAR

Colombia’s first professional rugby team will compete in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team will join five others, each from different South American countries. They are Argentina (Jaguares XV), Brazil (Cobras Brasil XV), Chile (Selknam), Paraguay (Olímpia Lions), and Uruguay (Peñarol). The same five all had …

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