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.

2022 MLR Collegiate Draft Order Guide

Major League Rugby has confirmed the order of selection – as it stands – for the third edition of the Collegiate Draft, which will take place on August 18th. Each team receives one selection per round with a total of three rounds to take place. A number of trades have …

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NOLA winger Nick Feakes moves to New York

NOLA Gold winger Nick Feakes will play for Rugby New York in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old has moved north in support of his partner who will be attending university in the area. New York will send salary cap considerations to NOLA to accommodate the transfer. Feakes …

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Harrison Goddard leaves MLR for Super Rugby

Harrison Goddard has signed with the Waratahs for the 2023 Super Rugby season. The 24-year-old scrumhalf returns to Australia after a two-year stint with the LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby. He is currently playing with Gordon in the Shute Shield. Goddard proved a revelation for the Giltinis, helping to …

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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 return home with resounding victory Canada celebrated their return home with a well-earned 34-24 win over Italy at …

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Canada defeats Italy in long-awaited return home

Canada celebrated their return home with a well-earned 34-24 win over Italy at Starlight Stadium on Sunday. It was the first test on home soil for the national senior women’s side since July 2015. A strong display from the forwards set the platform for the five-tries-to-four victory over the Azzurre. …

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