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.

Maclean Jones to arrive in Austin for 2021 season

Maclean Jones will suit up for the Austin Gilgronis after all. Originally signed in February with the intent of joining the team for the 2020 campaign, the pandemic-enforced suspension will now see the 24-year-old loose forward making his Major League Rugby debut in 2021. Jones was part of Australia’s leadership …

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Seawolves retain South African lock FP Pelser

Seattle have retained second row FP Pelser for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old South African is the 12th returning player confirmed by the Seawolves for next season, and the second lock following Brad Tucker. Pelser started alongside Tucker in three of the five games during his first …

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San Diego signs Waratahs wing Cameron Clark

The San Diego Legion has announced the signing of former Australia Sevens star Cameron Clark for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the Waratahs, having most recently appeared on the wing during the Super Rugby Australia competition. Clark, 27, spent five seasons on the World Sevens Series …

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World Cup Watch – Uruguay – December 2020

The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the next RWC. The current edition analysis the situation following the completion of international duty in 2020. Following a successful campaign in RWC 2019, Head Coach Esteban Meneses re-signed as Head Coach. The script …

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RWC 2023: The freshness and the déjà vu

The pools for RWC 2023 have and some freshness and some familiarity. What are the fresh match-ups and what are the déjà vu match-ups that will take-place at the group stage? Freshness Pool Balance What is RWC 2023’s Pool of Death? Is there actually one? Compared to prior RWCs the …

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Mont de Marsan re-sign two Argentine forwards

Mont de Marsan have re-signed two Argentine forwards. The club has unveiled seven new signings, two of them are players from Argentina. The new deals mean that tight head prop Carlos Muzzio and second-rower Leandro Cedaro will remain at the club. Muzzio has signed for one further season. His new …

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