The New England Free Jacks have announced a move to a new venue effective July 18 of this year. A multi-year agreement will see them leaving Union Point Stadium for Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, located 10 miles closer to central Boston and easily accessible from the local subway line. …
Read More »Narbonne sign Pumitas hooker Martín Vaca
Martín Vaca will play in France. The Pumitas hooker has signed for Narbonne to play in the PRO D2. He makes the move abroad following his strong showing in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Vaca was a part of the Jaguares XV side that were undefeated. Vaca …
Read More »Four changes to USA squad, Bryce Campbell named captain
Gary Gold has been forced to make four changes to his Men’s Eagles squad for the upcoming tests against England and Ireland. Most notably AJ MacGinty has withdrawn after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus, with midfielder Bryce Campbell nominated as captain. Also ruled out due to injury are Chance …
Read More »Lucas Santa Cruz signs for Silverstorm El Salvador
Lucas Santa Cruz will continue his professional career in Spain. The 27-year-old has signed for Silverstorm El Salvador. The move comes after Santa Cruz was a standout flanker in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). ARN named him in the All-Stars. The move is a return to Spain; …
Read More »Tuilagi out, Slade in as England names final test squad
One World Cup center has replaced another in the England squad for the tests against the USA on July 4 and Canada on July 10. Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out by injury but Henry Slade adds his 38 caps worth of experience as Eddie Jones makes his final roster …
Read More »Pumitas defeat combative Teritos
Argentina were 35-12 winners this morning over Uruguay. The South American battle was a final round clash in the u20 International Series in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It followed the earlier match in which South Africa were 28-0 winners over Georgia. Los Pumitas won the battle of the Rio de la …
Read More »Bordeaux sign Pablo Dimcheff from Charente
Bordeaux have signed Pablo Dimcheff. The club have recruited the Argentine from Charente. The move marks promotion from the Pro D2 to the Top 14 for the Argentine hooker. Dimcheff was one of two South American hookers at Charente this season. Both he and Uruguay’s starting hooker Germán Kessler played …
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 Duque delivers as Brazil advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 on Saturday in São José dos …
Read More »LA survives Seattle heat to restore West Conference lead
The LA Giltinis were made to earn a 29-14 win over the Seawolves on Sunday that restored their place at the top of the Western Conference. Starfire Stadium’s usually raucous partisan crowd was somewhat subdued as spectators and players alike endured searing hot temperatures in the midst of a record-setting …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 27, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 27, 2021 edition considers …
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