RWC 2019 is to be historic for Argentina rugby. For the first time in RWC history the majority of the Pumas players selected are not from Buenos Aires. This marks a phenomenal transformation as in RWC 2007 all but four, or 86.6%, of the players were from Buenos Aires. In …

Mexico is ready for the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). Las Serpientes’ Head Coach Ruben Duque has selected a roster of 26 players to compete in the second division of Americas regional competition. Mexico join the Cayman Islands in representing Rugby Americas North while Colombia, and Paraguay are the Sudamérica Rugby …

Michael Cheika has unveiled his final squad of 31 players to represent Australia the Rugby World Cup. Included are 12 players who return from RWC 2015 including star back rower David Pocock who has recovered from a calf injury to take his spot on the plane to Japan. There are …

Austin Elite are staying in Round Rock, but not at Dell Diamond. The team will play their home games during the 2020 Major League Rugby season at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Paul Santinelli is currently being employed as a consultant with AER and confirmed the change on the newest edition …

The NOLA Gold have captured another returning player on a long-term deal. Former Samoa lock Kane Thompson has extended his stay in the Big Easy with a new three-year deal that carries him through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 37-year-old is the 13-the confirmed re-signing for NOLA. It …

Released on Monday, Argentina’s roster for RWC 2019 contained fifteen returning players from RWC 2015. Attention now turns to preparing for the pool matches against France, Tonga, England, and the USA. RWC 2015 Returnees Mario Ledesma’s final decision on who to take to Japan was based around the starting XV …

Australian internationals Scott Fardy and Joe Tomane headline a 27-strong Leinster traveling party that will take on Canada at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton on Saturday. The 2019 Champions Cup finalists are absent 17 senior players on Ireland duty but still feature an array of talent. Front rowers James Tracy …

Colombia’s women’s test side, Las Tucanes, are ready for their history making first ever match against Brazil. On Sunday Colombia will play host to Brazil in Medellín, doing so as part of a triple header. It will follow the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) match between Colombia and the Cayman Islands …

Canada have unveiled their home and away jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the traditional red worn by Canada in international competition. It comes with a white v-neck color as well as white markings on the side and at the base of the sleeves. Completing it …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day three of the series …

This time the Seattle Seawolves won’t have to worry about visa problems. The two-time defending Major League Rugby Champions have hired former Namibia prop Kees Lensing as Head Coach for the 2020 season. He makes the switch from east coast to west having acted as Forwards Coach for Rugby United …

Old Glory DC have confirmed the signature of Josh Brown for their inaugural Major League Rugby season in 2020. It comes as no surprise, with Brown captaining the side during their spring exhibition campaign. The 31-year-old Maryland native was the first player officially signed by the expansion side in March. …

The San Diego Legion have plundered another big name from Austin Elite. Outstanding lock Ben Mitchell has traded Texas for California, joining Eagles hooker Peter Malcolm at Torero Stadium for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. It’s a major blow for Austin fans, who have now seen their three most …

Canada coach Kingsley Jones has selected an expanded 42-man long list for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The list includes all 31 players who appeared in the Pacific Nations Cup, eight from the original extended training squad, plus three additions not among the 43 named in June. Taylor Paris has …

The RWC 2019 place for Paul Gabrillagues has been placed in doubt today after he received a 6 week ban for foul play against Scotland on Sunday. Having been cited the French second-rower pleaded guilty. The Disciplinary Committee of Simon Thomas (UK), Donal Courtney (Ireland), and Valeriu Toma (Romania) viewed …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. First up as the feature Team of the Week is Uruguay. In day two of the series …

20 competitors are to compete at the 2019 Barbados World Sevens. This year’s event will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on December 13-14. Kensington Oval is no stranger to top class sport. It hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup Final between Australia, and Sri Lanka. Overall in the …

Uruguay have officially revealed their home and away strips for Rugby World Cup 2019. The main strip is the classic light blue traditionally worn by Los Teros, with the alternate jersey a nearly-solid white with a gold and blue collar. Both feature the Sun of May from the Uruguayan flag …

The Springboks have all but finalised their squad for the Rugby World Cup. Rassie Erasmus has released eight players from his training squad while Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out of the tournament with injury. The Ulster loose forward damaged an ankle against Argentina on the weekend that will require …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Chile u20 With a 25-11 win over Paraguay on Saturday Chile were crowned Americas Rugby Challenge u20s champions for 2019. The …