Rugby New York have signed former New Zealand u20 lock Hamish Dalzell for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. At the same time the club has retained USA u20 scrumhalf Connor Buckley and Canadian international outside back Andrew Coe. Dalzell, 26, was a starter for Auckland during the recent National …
Read More »Joe Johnston back for third season with Free Jacks
Joe Johnston will play a third season with the New England Free Jacks. The 24-year-old, who is US-eligible, has committed to the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign, after playing a leading role for the club in their first trip to the playoffs this past year. Primarily an openside flanker, Johnston …
Read More »Chicago to unveil team details on Thursday
The newest team in Major League Rugby will hold a media availability at their new home of SeatGeek Stadium on Thursday mid-day. Chicago are expected to unveil a number of details including their team name and logo, and coaching staff. A live stream for the event has not been confirmed. …
Read More »Brazil names squad for Asunción tournament
Josh Reeves has named a 28-man Brazil XV squad to travel to Asunción for a week-long tournament against three opponents. Beginning on Saturday the team will play against two Argentine provincial sides, Tucumán and Córdoba, followed by a non-cap game against a Paraguay XV. The group is comprised of a …
Read More »Major League Rugby reveals 2023 regular season schedule
Major League Rugby has unveiled its regular season schedule for its sixth campaign in 2023. The new year will feature 12 teams split into two conferences. As confirmed earlier, the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis are out, while a new team from Chicago has joined the Western Conference. The season …
Read More »Former Eagles flanker Tony Lamborn announces retirement
Former Eagles flanker Tony Lamborn has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 31. He made the announcement on social media, bringing a close to an 11-year career as a professional. “I’ve officially hung up the boots and couldn’t be more stoked with what I have accomplished. …
Read More »San Diego signs Tongan flanker Tupou Afungia
The San Diego Legion have signed Tongan flanker Tupou Afungia for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, where has was on the extended roster for the National Provincial Championship though he did not make any regular season appearances. Afungia plays his club …
Read More »Sophie de Goede nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year
Canadian captain Sophie de Goede is one of five nominees for World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year. The outstanding No8 started every game for Canada at the World Cup, and was recently honored with selection to the tournament Dream Team by Rugby World Magazine. de Goede’s credentials are impressive. …
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 USA face final challenge to qualify for World Cup The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 14, 2022
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile fell to a 32-10 loss against …
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