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.

New home field for Old Glory DC in MLR 2024

Old Glory DC have announced a change of home venues for the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The team will depart Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia, and move to the other side of the Potomac River after agreeing a one-year deal with the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown. Maryland SoccerPlex opened …

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Serious knee injury sidelines Ruben de Haas

Ruben de Haas will be sidelined for several months after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the Cheetahs against the Western Force. The 24-year-old USA international suffered the injury in the first half of this past weekend’s Toyota Challenge match. An initial diagnosis suggested it could be …

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Jaguares may return to Super Rugby in 2026

Los Jaguares may return to Super Rugby. In an interview with Argentine journalists Alejo Miranda and Xavier Prieto Astigarraga, UAR President Gabriel Travelaglini confirmed the possibility is real that Argentina will be back in Super Rugby. The UAR has received an invitation to play in Super Rugby Pacific. However, it …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. It is the final edition of Up and Under before Rugby World Cup 2023.   UP Homegrown South Americans Take on the World …

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Italy would like to host Rugby World Cup 2035 or 2039

Federazione Italiana Rugby (Italian Rugby Federation – FIR) director Marzio Innocenti has confirmed that Italy would like to host Rugby World Cup 2035 or 2039. During the Italian test team’s presentation ahead of departing Italy for the World Cup in France, Innocenti spoke about a number of topics including Italy …

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