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 re-sign promising front rower Alex Lopeti

NOLA Gold have re-signed Alex Lopeti for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old arrived in The Big Easy earlier this year after training with Austin during the preseason. Lopeti made the switch from loosehead prop to hooker this year, appearing in four games for the Gold. He then …

Read More »

Arrows extensions for Tyler Rowland and Kobe Faust

The Toronto Arrows have confirmed contract extensions for two of their top young prospects. Tighthead prop Tyler Rowland and outside back Kobe Faust are the latest returning players to commit for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Rowland is entering his fourth year with the club having debuted during the …

Read More »

ATL secures captain Matt Heaton through 2024

Rugby ATL have announced the re-signing of openside flanker Matt Heaton through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old Canadian international has been co-captain of the side along with South African center Ryan Nell since their inaugural 2020 campaign. With Nell working his way back to fitness from a …

Read More »