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.

Andrew Durutalo leaves Ealing, returns to Fiji

Former Eagles back row Andrew Durutalo has left English Championship club Ealing Trailfinders with immediate effect. The 32-year-old has decided to return home to his family in Fiji. He is taking a break from the sport entirely, possibly signalling the end of his professional career. Durutalo announced his retirement from …

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Seawolves re-sign Ilnicki, add Motokana

As expected, the Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the return of Canadian international prop Jake Ilnicki for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The team has also announced the signature of Seattle Saracens scrumhalf Jope Motokana. Ilnicki, 27, now has 38 test caps to his name after participating in his second …

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MLR Preseason Fixtures to begin on Saturday

The third season of Major League Rugby is still over a month away, but preseason training has been ongoing for most teams since early December. All are now back to work with the first games just around the corner. In fact, one has landed sooner than expected. A surprise announcement …

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Americas Rugby in 2020

The calendar of international competition for Americas Rugby has been unveiled by Sudamérica Rugby. The annual competition included marks an expansion which will see 2020 being the busiest yet on record for the Americas. In total more than twenty different official competitions are to be played. Included are Sudamérica Rugby …

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Joaquín Pellandini joins Ceibos

Los Ceibos have added a third scrum-half for the 2020 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The newest arrival is Joaquín Pellandini who joins Los Ceibos straight from the Argentina u20s. In 2020 Pellandini started for Los Pumitas in the famous away win over South Africa. The addition of Pellandini means …

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