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.

Dallas signs Colorado prop Kelepi Fifita

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of prop Kelepi Fifita from Colorado for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He is the fourth Raptors player added by the expansion side ahead of their inaugural campaign, following Chad Gough, Kody O’Neil, and Chad London. Fifita, 24, was an All-State high …

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Gastón Cortes among five Arrows confirmed for 2021

Former Pumas prop Gastón Cortes is among the latest batch of signings confirmed by the Toronto Arrows for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old tighthead specialist arrives from Leicester Tigers via Glasgow Warriors, where he has been on loan since February. Cortes made his test debut against Chile …

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Dom Bailey back for Austin in 2021

Dom Bailey will make his rugby return for Austin in the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The soon-to-be 26-year-old openside flanker has signed a new contract with the Gilgronis, a name he has never represented having last played for the team under the Elite banner. After joining from the Chicago …

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Image Gallery – Fantasy MLR 7s Kit Designs

Could Major League Rugby ever run its own sevens competition, or perhaps a fun preseason tournament? The idea is often thrown around in fan discussions with the English Premiership’s own Sevens Series cited as an example that might be worth following. Whether or not one ever comes to fruition, MLR …

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