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.

Utah signs Selects standout Joseph Mano

The Utah Warriors have rewarded Joseph Mano for his fine form with their Utah Selects development side, signing the 25-year-old to a senior Major League Rugby deal for the 2021 season. It’s the first professional contract for the fleet-footed winger. Though born in Hawai’i, Mano grew up in American Samoa …

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Cristian Rodriguez returns home with LA deal

Cristian Rodriguez has landed with the LA Giltinis for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s an unexpected return home for the 23-year-old from Hawaiian Gardens, who was suddenly left without a team after the Dallas Jackals withdrew from what would have been their inaugural campaign. Rodriguez comes highly rated …

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RFU Championship confirms shortened season

The RFU Championship have confirmed that the heavily-delayed 2020-2021 season will now go ahead. A schedule for the maligned English second division has been approved that will see the 11 participating teams playing 10 games each. It’s welcome news for players left in limbo, and comes following loan assurances from …

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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 Uruguay 2021 2021 looms as a potential breakthrough year for Uruguay. In a year like no other Los Teros …

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Eagles scrumhalf Ruben de Haas signs for Saracens

US Eagles scrumhalf Ruben de Haas has signed a two-year contract with Saracens. The 22-year-old had initially signed with the Cheetahs through October, but will now move to London in July at the completion of the upcoming Franchise Cup in South Africa. Saracens were relegated to the English second division …

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