The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of loosehead prop Mafi Seanoa for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the 26-year-old joins from Belmont Shore in the Pacific Rugby Premiership. He played opposite the San Diego Legion during the 2020 MLR preseason. At 6’1″ …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 22, 2020
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It ranks the men’s test team from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The November 22, 2020 edition considers two …
Read More »AJ MacGinty shines as Sale Sharks down Northampton
AJ MacGinty shined for the Sale Sharks in their season opener. The Northern English side had home advantage against the Northampton Saints. MacGinty was the starting fly half. He started the season with 17 points. MacGinty kicked four conversions and a penalty. He also crossed for a try in addition …
Read More »Six new recruits confirmed by Utah for 2021 season
The Utah Warriors have confirmed their initial roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Among the 32 players named are six newcomers, most notably Eagles World Cup selects Paul Mullen and Mike Te’o who make the move to Salt Lake City from the San Diego Legion. Mullen gives the …
Read More »Portugal outclass Brazil in Lisbon
Portugal outclassed Brazil today in Lisbon. The Europeans were 30-10 winners over the South Americans. The match was the first of a two match series between the countries. Both teams are using the series with an eye on preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. Portugal struck early. A superb run from winger …
Read More »Tri Nations Highlights: Australia vs Argentina
Australia hosted Argentina earlier today. The teams competed to a 15-15 draw. It was just the second time in 33 matches that there has not been a winning team. The prior draw was a 19-19 result in Buenos Aires in 1987. Click here to access the match report.
Read More »Baravalle scores in Benetton defeat
Tomás Baravalle scored for Benetton Treviso on Monday. The Italian side were beaten in Wales by the Cardiff Blues. Baravalle’s try was the only try for the visitors. The Monday fixture was a round 6 match of the 2020-2021 Pro 14 season. Baravalle was one of a four Argentine players …
Read More »No winner as Australia and Argentina draw in Tri Nations
There was no winner. Australia and Argentina competed to a 15-15 draw in Newcastle. The result means that all three teams in the Tri Nations have six competition points. Australia, and New Zealand has one match remaining. Argentina has two. The draw was, therefore, not a bad result at all …
Read More »Shute Shield star Mahe Vailanu follows Coleman to LA
Gordon hooker Mahe Vailanu will follow Head Coach Darren Coleman from Sydney to the LA Giltinis. The 23-year-old was recently awarded the prestigious Ken Catchpole Medal as the Shute Shield’s Player of the Year following the club’s victorious 2020 season. Vailanu was born and raised in Tonga but …
Read More »San Diego re-signs Italy lock Joshua Furno
The San Diego Legion have re-signed Italy international Joshua Furno for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A rangy 6’7″ (2.01m) aerial specialist, he follows fellow second rows Ben Mitchell and Siaosi Mahoni in committing to the club for another season. Furno has been an automatic selection at lock since …
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