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.

San Diego re-signs veteran prop Chris Baumann

The San Diego Legion have re-signed Chris Baumann for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s the third campaign in SoCal for the 35-year-old tighthead prop, who fills an immediate gap left by the decision of Australian international Paddy Ryan to remain in Japan rather than re-join the Legion. Baumann …

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MLR 2023 Preseason Week 2 Summary

The second week of the Major League Rugby preseason saw four games taking place with seven teams suiting up. Seattle played against the only non-MLR opponent this week, the American Raptors of Super Rugby Americas. None of this past weekend’s matches were streamed live. This coming week will feature nine …

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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.   UP Uruguay With an Eye on Pool A Round one of the 2023 Six Nations saw two of Italy’s World Cup opponents …

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