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.

Old Glory re-signs co-captain Mungo Mason

Old Glory DC have announced the re-signing of co-captain Mungo Mason for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old flanker has most recently been playing in Australia for Warringah Rats in the Shute Shield, scoring four tries in nine games. Mason arrived from Scotland ahead of the 2020 campaign …

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Preview: Uruguay vs Spain

Uruguay play host to Spain on Friday. The match is second two of a two match-series in Montevideo. Los Leones were 32-20 winners in the first match. The outcome affected rankings; Spain improved two places in the World Rankings. Uruguay’s team for game two is consistent. The only changes comes …

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ARN Player of the Week – Cindy Nelles

This past weekend featured a mix of games featuring one test match between Uruguay and Spain, an international warm-up for Argentina opposite an Australia XV, an MLR development match, and several professional club matches in France. Los Teros did not play particularly well leaving Argentina lock Rodrigo Fernández Criado as …

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South Africa to return to Rugby Championship in 2021

South Africa will return to the Rugby Championship in 2021. The 2019 World Champions pulled-out of the 2020 edition due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SA Rugby’s decision reduced the 2020 Rugby Championship to a Tri Nations tournament. The 2020 Tri Nations sees Australia hosting all matches. The Wallabies are joined …

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Jason Robertson re-signs with Old Glory

Old Glory DC fans can breathe a sigh of relief with the announcement that Jason Robertson has re-signed with the team for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Soon to celebrate his 26th birthday, the star playmaker is currently in his native New Zealand playing for Counties Manukau in the …

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