ARN counts down the Top 10 of Americas Rugby in 2022. The list consists exclusively of results from capped rugby internationals. There are no next-of-XV nor Rugby Sevens performances included. All outcomes in the test match arena in the year 2022 were considered. 10 – USA dominate Kenya and …
Read More »Pampas Extended Roster for Super Rugby Americas
An extended Pampas roster has been named by the UAR. The 39-man roster consists of 21 forwards and 18 backs. Pampas will compete in Super Rugby Americas as the national franchise under the banner of the UAR. Argentina’s second entrant, Los Dogos will compete under the control of the Unión …
Read More »American Raptors sign former AG lock Christian Ostberg
The American Raptors have signed second row Christian Ostberg for their inaugural Super Rugby Americas campaign. He makes the move to Colorado after spending the past two years with the Austin Gilgronis in Major League Rugby. A USA age-grade representative, Ostberg won senior ‘A’ honors at the 2016 Americas Pacific …
Read More »New York re-signs loose forward Joe Basser
The New York Ironworkers have re-signed loose forward Joe Basser for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Though raised in Australia, the 23-year-old is Manhattan-born and remains US-eligible. Basser came through the Melbourne Rebels age-grade system before joining New York ahead of the 2022 campaign. In his first MLR season …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Dallas Jackals
Dallas fans can expect a very different Jackals side to take the field in 2023. The elusive first-ever win could come very quickly indeed given the class of incoming talent, not to mention the dramatic changes to team leadership. On the communications front, however, there is considerable room for improvement. …
Read More »Argentina venues finalized for Super Rugby Americas 2023
The home venues of Argentina’s two teams that will compete in Super Rugby Americas 2023 are now known. The Buenos Aires based-side, Pampas will play home matches at La Catedral in San Isidro while the Córdoba based-side, Dogos will play home matches at Tala Rugby Club in Villa Warcalde. Both …
Read More »Dogos confirm local Córdoba players for Super Rugby Americas
An initial list of roster members for Dogos in Super Rugby Americas can be confirmed. Nineteen players are included, all of whom are from Córdoba rugby clubs. Eleven of the players are contracted to Los Dogos with the eight others being roster reserve players. The names include former Súper Liga Americana …
Read More »Chicago signs former LA lock Luke White
The Chicago Hounds have confirmed the signing of veteran forward Luke White for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the LA Giltinis, and brings strong leadership credentials to the pack having formerly captained the Colorado Raptors. White, 31, is originally from Australia but qualifies for the USA …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Toronto Arrows
It’s been an off-season of change for the Arrows, who will be a very different side in 2023. Perhaps the most significant alteration is at the management level where long-time GM Mark Winokur has stepped aside, with Tim Matthews bringing a new perspective to the role. Some of the club’s …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Two Argentine professional teams in Super Rugby Americas Argentina will have two teams – Los Dogos XV and Pampas in …
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