We have now reached the midpoint of the Major League Rugby season and the playoff picture is taking shape. This past weekend saw first overall New England tested by NOLA, while Austin gave Houston a thorough beating. LA are back in the race, and the Arrows are reeling as their …
Read More »Uruguay Secure July 2022 Home Test Series against Romania
Uruguay have secured a two-match home series against Romania in July 2022. The mid-year series will the second of a two-part international program for Los Teros in mid 2022. First, the South Americans will tour Japan in June. Romania and Uruguay have played each other in ten rugby test matches. …
Read More »Eagles star for Oxford in Varsity Match
USA Eagles trio Eric Fry, Andrew Durutalo, and Nick Civetta helped lead Oxford University to victory over Cambridge in the Varsity Match at Twickenham on Saturday. Civetta was a try-scorer for the Dark Blues as they completed the 21-17 win to follow up their 2021 triumph at Welford Road. Cambridge …
Read More »Shawn Pittman out as Utah Warriors Head Coach
The axe has fallen on another Major League Rugby Head Coach. Shawn Pittman has been relieved of his duties at the Utah Warriors. General Manager and Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks will take over the lead role for the remainder of the season while a search for a permanent replacement …
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 All Roads Lead to Denver Infinity Park will serve as the venue for the second and deciding match of …
Read More »Austin return to form with blowout win over Houston
The Austin Gilgronis returned to impressive form with a resounding 43-5 win over the Houston SaberCats at Bold Stadium on Sunday. It was a ruthless display from the home side, whose two-game losing streak looks long forgotten. The bonus point win gives them the top spot in the Western Conference …
Read More »LA eases past depleted Dallas at the Coliseum
The LA Giltinis eased past a depleted Dallas Jackals side by a final score of 47-7 at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Despite the scoreline it was a committed display from the visitors, who were fielding four new players – three on loan – after an off-field incident last week …
Read More »New York overcome inspired Old Glory in Hoboken
Rugby New York got the bonus point win they wanted against Old Glory DC, but it was far from easy with the final score reading 35-31 at JFK Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Each team managed five tries with two missed conversions the only difference after 80 minutes. The home side …
Read More »Bayonne sign Uruguayan Manuel Leindekar from Oyonnax
Bayonne have confirmed the signature of Manuel Leindekar. The Uruguayan will make the move from Oyonnax to Bayonne during the French off-season. Leindekar has been based in Oyonnax since he was a teenager and qualifies as a JIFF player. Leindekar turns 25 later this month. Bayonne will be his second …
Read More »SLAR 2022 Wide Open as Peñarol defeat Jaguares XV
SLAR 2022 is wide open. Los Jaguares XV were undefeated in SLAR 2021 but now find themselves in 4th position after four rounds of the 2022 season. The 2021 beaten finalists Peñarol made history on Saturday by defeating Los Jaguares XV for the first time. Peñarol were deserved 27-20 winners. …
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