Old Glory DC continue to put together their roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby (MLR) season. The franchise have signed Lautaro Bavaro from Argentina. The flanker joins from Buenos Aires club Hindú. Bavaro is a former Jaguares XV player in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). He played …
Read More »Mario Ledesma joins Dallas Jackals as Assistant Coach and Consultant
Major League Rugby (MLR) side the Dallas Jackals have announced the recruitment of Mario Ledesma on the Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach and Consultant. In doing so, the MLR franchise have a name known the world over for his carrer as a player and a coach. Ledesma will not be …
Read More »Guido Petti out of Pumas tour to UK
A leading Puma is out of the November tour to England, Scotland, and Wales. Guido Petti is out for two months. He was injured playing for Argentina against South Africa in the final round of the Rugby Championship. The player suffered a knee injury, his second of the year. Petti …
Read More »Jurie van Vuuren commits to fourth season with Utah
Jurie van Vuuren has signed on for a fourth Major League Rugby season with the Utah Warriors. The 29-year-old follows fellow returning forwards Saia Uhila and Lance Williams in committing for 2023. Since arriving from South Africa in 2020 van Vuuren has been an ever-present in the Warriors lineup. This …
Read More »NOLA signs New England fullback Dougie Fife
NOLA Gold have acquired the rights to Scottish international Dougie Fife from the New England Free Jacks in exchange for salary cap considerations. At the same time the 32-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the club through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Fife made a significant impact in …
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 Canada ready for World Cup Canada wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 24-7 win over Fiji in …
Read More »Isaac Ross signs for San Diego Legion
Isaac Ross isn’t finished with Major League Rugby after all. Just days after confirming a deal with Japanese club AZ-Momotaro’s, the now-former Austin lock has signed on with the San Diego Legion. The 37-year-old made 24 appearances for the AG’s over the past two seasons. He won 8 test caps …
Read More »Pumas without game time in 2022 Rugby Championship
The 2022 Rugby Championship has concluded. For Argentina there were both highs and lows. In terms of players, there was no shortage of opportunities. The roster was altered for the three series. This enabled opportunities for different players; yet, there is an extensive list of of Pumas who went without …
Read More »South Africa down Argentina amid whistle-blowing mayhem
South Africa came out on top against Argentina on Saturday. Played at King’s Park in Durban, the Springboks were 38-21 winners; a result that sees South Africa finishing second in the Rugby Championship behind winners New Zealand. Referee Damon Murphy yellow carded four Pumas and two Springboks. He awarded two …
Read More »Seattle trades Sean McNulty to San Diego for Ben Mitchell
The Seattle Seawolves and San Diego Legion have made a second trade in a span of days. Hooker Sean McNulty heads back to California with second row Ben Mitchell moving north to Washington state. Earlier this week San Diego sent hooker Peter Malcolm to Seattle for salary cap considerations. McNulty, …
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