Brazil ‘A’ completed a second half fight back to defeat the USA Selects in the Americas Pacific Challenge. The match was a second round clash but was the first for the North Americans. Their opening match was cancelled due to their late arrival in Montevideo. Brazil ‘A’ were beaten in …
Read More »Tuidraki Samusamuvodre signs for Fijian Drua
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre has departed Major League Rugby to take up a contract with the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby. The 23-year-old was initially signed by the Dallas Jackals but when they withdrew before the season he instead joined the New England Free Jacks for the second half of the 2021 …
Read More »Vannes bolster back-row with Francisco Gorrissen
Francisco Gorrissen will continue his career in France. Vannes have bolstered their back-row with the signing of the Argentine for the 2021-2022 season. The French club finished second in the regular season of the 2020-2021 Pro D2. The club narrowly missed an opportunity of playing for promotion to the Top …
Read More »Rookie Pumas center Lucio Cinti signs for London Irish
Player recruitment continues; London Irish have announced the signing of Lucio Cinti. The English Premiership club have signed two Pumas players in as many weeks. Last week the club confirmed the signature of flanker Juan Martín González. Both he and Cinti will join the club following the upcoming November Internationals. …
Read More »Arrows sign prop Sione Fa’alelei, re-sign Mieres and Wadden
The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of loosehead prop Sione Fa’alelei for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. In addition, there are new one-year extensions for Uruguayan outside back Gastón Mieres and second row Adrian Wadden. Fa’alelei is new to MLR and arrives from Eastern Suburbs in Sydney’s Shute …
Read More »Eagles vs All Blacks – The USA Absentee XV
The USA suffered an overwhelming defeat at the hands of the All Blacks on Saturday. While the scoreline was difficult to stomach for an Eagles supporter, it must also be put in context. With the game being played outside of the World Rugby test window, overseas clubs were not compelled …
Read More »Americas Pacific Challenge – Round 2 Preview
The second round of the 2021 Americas Pacific Challenge takes place on Tuesday with all six teams now taking full part. Both the USA Selects and Argentina XV will make their first appearances of the tournament. Chile ‘A’ and Uruguay ‘A’ were the two winners in the first round and …
Read More »Dallas signs former Free Jacks winger Christian Adams
The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of winger Christian Adams for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Washington, DC, the 26-year-old earned Collegiate All-American honors in both 7s and XVs while playing for AIC. Adams joined the New England Free Jacks in 2018 and started in their …
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 USA is bidding to host Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups The bid campaign for the USA to host …
Read More »Eagles coach Gary Gold reflects on loss to All Blacks
The USA were on the receiving end of a ruthless performance from the New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday. A crowd of just under 40,000 were in attendance at FedEx Field to watch the world’s No2-ranked team put on a masterclass in attacking rugby. Eagles Head Coach Gary Gold spoke …
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