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.

NOLA Gold snap up ex-LA fullback Jordan Trainor

NOLA Gold have added another dynamic attacker to their backline arsenal. Former New Zealand u20 fullback Jordan Trainor has signed a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old’s rights were acquired in the first round of last month’s Dispersal Draft. Trainor joined the LA Giltinis on …

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San Diego re-signs veteran flanker Dan Pryor

The San Diego Legion have re-signed flanker Dan Pryor for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. A former New Zealand Māori representative, the 34-year-old returns for a third year in SoCal after making the move from Japan late in the 2021 campaign. Pryor stayed busy in 2022, taking the starting …

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New York re-signs Jason Emery and John Powers

Rugby New York have confirmed two more returning members of their backline for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Midfielder Jason Emery and versatile back John Powers have each committed to a second campaign with the defending champions. Emery, 29, was a high profile addition ahead of the 2022 season. …

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Dallas signs ex-Pumas scrumhalf Pedro Imhoff

The Dallas Jackals have revealed the next Argentine addition to their roster for the 2023 season. Former Pumas scrumhalf Pedro Imhoff has signed on. His family name is a familiar one to rugby fans, with older brother Pedro Imhoff a long-time star with both Argentina and French giants Racing 92. …

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Arrows re-sign top try scorer Jack McRogers

The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Jack McRogers for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He joins previously announced Gene Syminton as confirmed hooker signings thus far, with Canadian international Lindsey Stevens set to follow after being selected in the Dispersal Draft. McRogers, 24, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2022. He …

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