Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

Luke Hume makes surprise return for RUNY

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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