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.

Japan stint for Fa’anana-Schultz before DC move

Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz will be making a pit-stop in the Pacific before joining Old Glory DC for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The new US Eagles cap has signed a short-term contract until January with the Kurita Water Gush of Japan’s second division, the Top Challenge League. It’s not the …

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Utah confirm 13 for 2020 including 4 arrivals

The signing spree continues this week for the Utah Warriors. Nine returnees for the 2020 Major League Rugby season were confirmed by the club along with four arrivals – NOLA Gold scrumhalf Michael Baska, Germany flyhalf Hagen Schulte, and midfield pair Tyler Fisher and Blake Hohaia. Baska, 25, joins the …

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MLR Off-Season Update – Austin Herd

It’s been an off-season of change for Austin, with their brand and logo both getting a facelift. The Elite are no more and the Herd will take the field in 2020, in a new (old) home and under a new Head Coach. That announcement is still to come from the …

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Players Gone From Jaguares For 2020

41 players have been named in Los Jaguares’ roster for 2020. The announcement included places for rookies but it also came with the confirmation of who will not be a part of the roster. To access Los Jaguares’ 2020 Super Rugby roster click here. Missing from the roster are former …

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Barbarians down Brazil in São Paulo

The Barbarians downed Brazil in São Paulo, winning 47-22 this evening. The match brings to an end Brazil’s international competition for the year. The Barbarians have one match remaining which will be on Saturday, November 30 against Wales in Cardiff. In a match featuring eleven tries the locals and neutrals …

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