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.

MLR Highlights: Seattle Seawolves vs Utah Warriors

The Utah Warriors have claimed a famous 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seawolves. An extraordinary finale saw the winning try scored in the 88th minute of play. Continual penalties extended the game well beyond its typical conclusion. Click here for the complete match report. The following video is courtesy of …

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Seawolves home games in doubt due to Coronavirus

A Washington state emergency regulation enacted in contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will affect at least two Seattle Seawolves home games. Sporting events in three counties, including that of Starfire Stadium, will be restricted to 250 attendants for the remainder of March. As a result, Seawolves President Shane Skinner released …

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Photo Gallery – Vancouver Sevens

An historic and memorable World Sevens Series event took place in Vancouver this past weekend. BC Place welcomed a Canadian record-setting attendance of 39,533 on Day One with 74,560 entering the gates over both days. Canada would claim the Bronze, their highest ever finish the Vancouver stop, with the USA …

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RWC 2019 Broke Broadcast Viewing Records

RWC 2019 broke broadcast viewing records. World Rugby has confirmed that the Japan hosted tournament was the sport’s most watched event of all-time. This included 857 million viewers from around the world or a 26% increase from England and Wales 2015. Among the feats that RWC 2019 achieved are that …

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MLR Team of the Week – Round 5

The most competitive weekend in Major League Rugby history made for some similarly difficult selections. In many cases little separated those selected from honorable mentions. Such parity only ads to the intrigue in what promises to be a captivating race towards the playoffs. There are still 11 regular season games …

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Quinn Ngawati returns to Toronto Wolfpack

Canada u20 center Quinn Ngawati has left the Pacific Pride program in Victoria after signing with the Toronto Wolfpack. It will be the 20-year-old’s second stint with the professional rugby league club, first joining in 2017 before returning to rugby union in 2018. An imposing figure at 6’4″ (1.94m) who …

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Olímpia Lions add Pumitas prop Gonzalo Hughes

Olímpia Lions have added former Pumitas prop Gonzalo Hughes to their SLAR roster. The 21-year-old from Jockey Club Córdoba played four matches as a replacement for Argentina at the 2018 World Rugby u20 Championship in France. His nationality is particularly notable in this instance. Just two weeks ago the Paraguayan …

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