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.

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 World Rugby Honor Kathy Flores The late Kathy Flores is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of …

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Angus Cottrell calls time on playing career

Angus Cottrell has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 32-year-old LA Giltinis flanker issued a brief statement on social media thanking his former teammates. In his two MLR seasons Cottrell was considered among the best forwards in Major League Rugby. He appeared in numerous year-end select XVs in 2021 …

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Free Jacks sign Taranaki flyhalf Jayson Potroz

The New England Free Jacks have found their replacement for Beaudein Waaka. Arriving from Taranaki in New Zealand is Jayson Potroz. The two players were teammates at the provincial outfit in 2018. Waaka has now joined Japanese club Kobelco Steelers. Potroz is 30 years old and boasts over 100 premier …

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Mason Flesch to return for Arrows in 2023

Mason Flesch has re-signed with the Toronto Arrows for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old is currently working his way back from a serious knee injury that ended his 2022 campaign in mid-February, just three weeks into the season. Since debuting near the end of the 2021 season, …

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NOLA signs former Lindenwood flyhalf Reece Botha

NOLA have confirmed the signing of Reece Botha for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old South African is currently playing with the Gold Academy side in the American Rugby Premiership, having previously lined up for Lindenwood University. Originally from Johannesburg, Botha arrived at Lindenwood in 2019 on a …

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