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.

RWC 2022 – Italy vs Canada – ARN Guide

Canada face a pivotal match in their World Cup campaign as they square off against Italy in Auckland. Whoever wins will guarantee their place in the Quarter Finals and mark them as favorites to reach the Semi Finals, and possibly beyond. The Azzurre weathered an early storm against the Eagles …

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RWC 2022 – USA vs Japan – ARN Guide

The USA will look to put their opening round defeat to Italy behind them as they take on Japan in their second pool match of the Rugby World Cup. Both competition points and scoring differential will be critical in determining seeding for the Quarter Finals, so the Eagles will be …

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NOLA signs former Brumbies playmaker Jordan Jackson-Hope

NOLA Gold have announced the signing of Australian midfielder Jordan Jackson-Hope on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old playmaker arrives from Eastern Suburbs in the Shute Shield, having recently returned from a professional contract in Japan. Jackson-Hope was considered one of his country’s brightest …

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Free Jacks sign Waikato skipper Mitch Jacobson

The New England Free Jacks have signed flanker Mitch Jacobson for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. A former New Zealand u20 representative, the 26-year-old arrives from Waikato having previously played Super Rugby with the Chiefs and Sunwolves. Jacobson is one of few players to appear in three Junior World …

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One more year for Api Naikatini with Old Glory

Old Glory DC have re-signed second row Apisai Naikatini for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Fijian international will celebrate his 38th birthday during what will be his 5th year in the league and 4th in the nation’s capital. Despite being one of the oldest players in MLR, Naikatini …

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Utah Warriors re-sign star winger Mika Kruse

The Utah Warriors have re-signed one of their key attacking players for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. Eagles winger Mika Kruse has signed on for a third year at Salt Lake, having previously spent three seasons with the Raptors in Colorado. Injuries affected Kruse’s form this past season though …

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