Segundo Tuculet will continue his career in the Pro D2. The 27-year-old has signed for Montauban from his current club Valence Romans. The move comes days after Valence Romans were relegated from the Pro D2 for finishing the regular season second from bottom. Tuculet had signed for Valence Romans on …
Read More »Free Jacks confirm signing of Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the addition of Fijian flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre for the remainder of the Major League Rugby campaign. Initially signed by the Dallas Jackals in September, he was acquired in January’s supplementary draft but visa and travel restrictions delayed his arrival. Samusamuvodre represented his country’s …
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 2022 Women’s World Cup The new dates for the postponed Women’s World Cup are now set. World Rugby has …
Read More »67-man Argentine roster named for 2021
Mario Ledesma has named a 67-man Argentine roster for 2021. The head coach of Los Pumas has selected players from around the world. Of the 67 players 44 play in Europe and Australia and 23 played in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The first roster for international …
Read More »Old Glory recovers from slow start to beat Seawolves
Old Glory DC recovered from an early deficit to defeat the Seattle Seawolves 22-18 at Segra Field on Sunday afternoon. The visitors held a one-point lead at the half but were held scoreless in the second forty as their hosts held on to record a bonus point victory. Seattle looked …
Read More »Warriors game but Giltinis too strong at SoFi Stadium
The LA Giltinis were tested by Utah but came away with a 38-27 win over the Warriors on Saturday evening. It was a capacity sell-out for the first ever rugby match at SoFi Stadium, with all 4,880 tickets permitted under pandemic restrictions accounted for. LA came flying out of the …
Read More »Austin smother New York in low-scoring battle of attrition
The Austin Gilgronis earned a 16-9 victory over Rugby United New York at Bold Stadium on Saturday. It was a battle of attrition with the home side’s smothering defense holding their guests try-less. New York got on the board first with a Dan Hollinshead penalty in the 2nd minute. A …
Read More »ATL claim hard-fought bonus point win over New England
Rugby ATL claimed a hard-fought 33-18 bonus point win over the New England Free Jacks. It was a 70-minute cliffhanger in Georgia before two yellow cards to Free Jacks forwards saw the visitors finishing with 13 men. It enabled ATL to seal the win which takes them to the top …
Read More »Arrows overcome resilient SaberCats in Houston
The Toronto Arrows overcame a resilient Houston SaberCats 19-10 in front of a vocal crowd at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. Staunch defense from the home side limited the visitors to only two tries in the first half despite owning the vast amount of territory and possession. An early try …
Read More »San Diego rout NOLA in Chula Vista
The Legion put on a show as they routed the NOLA Gold by a score of 43-17 in Chula Vista on Saturday. It was the largest offensive output of the season for San Diego, who outscored their guests six tries to three in a comprehensive performance. An early feeling out …
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