Luke Hume isn’t finished just yet. The former US Eagles flyer has signed on with Rugby United New York for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s a surprise return for the 33-year-old Australia native whose last game for the club was the 2019 Semi Final against San Diego, a …
Read More »NOLA re-signs promising lock William Waguespack
NOLA Gold have confirmed another contract extension, this time for 23-year-old lock William Waguespack. The USA u20 cap signs on for the 2021 Major League Rugby season after missing out on field time during to the shortened 2020 campaign. A native of New Orleans, Waguespack joined the Gold ahead of …
Read More »Referees named for Superliga Americana de Rugby
The referees have been named for the Superliga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The nine-man panel is made up of officials from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The 2021 SLAR season will begin on March 16 at the estadio La Pintana in Santiago, Chile. The season will contain six competing …
Read More »Major League Rugby partners with American Airlines
Major League Rugby has announced a multi-year agreement with American Airlines to become the official travel partner of the professional league as it enters its fourth year. Specifics of the deal were not disclosed in an official release, with the league simply stating that the partnership would provide ‘a number …
Read More »World Rugby set to postpone Rugby World Cup 2021
World Rugby has recommended a postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021. The news came on Tuesday of their preference to delay the tournament for one year, with a final decision to be made in one week’s time. Ratification by the Rugby World Cup Board and the World Rugby Executive Committee …
Read More »USA eyeing England and South Africa mid-year tests
USA Rugby are hoping to secure a test match against South Africa this summer. Head coach Gary Gold revealed to RugbyPass that the idea has been proposed for the Eagles to face the Springboks as a warm-up for the defending World Cup champions prior to their series against the British …
Read More »RUNY re-signs veteran back Chris Mattina
Rugby United New York have confirmed the re-signing of versatile back Chris Mattina for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old native of Manhattan returns for a third campaign having been one of the club’s most reliable performers in their first two seasons. Mattina signed on with RUNY after …
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 RWC 2023 Rest Days RWC 2023 will have a minimum of five rest days between matches. The change comes …
Read More »Lucas Mensa scores his first try for Valence Romans
Lucas Mensa scored his first try for Valence Romans on Friday. He did so in what was a 24-20 defeat against Perpignan. Mensa played the match at inside center. He did not have the opportunity of playing opposite Jerónimo de la Fuente due to Perpignan rotating for the match. Mensa’s …
Read More »Jose Luis González try helps Mont de Marsan to victory
Mont de Marsan were 26-23 winners over Carcassonne on Friday. José Luis González scored a try; his first in France. The Argentine hooker scored in the 57th minute. It was the second of two tries for Mont de Marsan. Carcassonne also scored twice, the second came two minutes from full-time …
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