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.

Free Jacks confirm 10 new signings

The New England Free Jacks have released a preliminary roster of 33 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Among the names are ten players new to the expansion side based in Boston who did not appear during the spring exhibition campaign. At least two further additions currently attached …

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PNC Preview – Fiji vs Canada

Canadian fans were forced to endure a rough opening to their Pacific Nations Cup at the hands of the USA in Colorado. This week the teams heads to the South Pacific where little relief awaits. Fiji came up short against Japan in Kamaishi and will take their frustrations out on …

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Help the Bolivian National Rugby Team

Last week saw history made as the Bolivian national rugby team competed in international competition for the first time. Bolivia did so on home soil against a development side from the northern Argentine province of Salta. While the occasion was tremendous for Bolivia it was also costly. Without any funding …

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Faletau ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Wales have been dealt a significant blow to their World Cup plans as British & Irish Lions No8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of Rugby World Cup 2019 after suffering an injury during training. Having only just returned from a broken arm that kept him out of the Six …

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PNC Preview – Samoa vs USA

The second round of the Pacific Nations Cup kicks off in Suva with a neutral-venue clash between Samoa and the USA at ANZ Stadium. Both teams earned victories in the opening round, the Manu surviving a mud bath and Tonga in Apia while the Eagles put a beating on Canada …

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Nahuel Milan Departs Argentina for Italy

Nahuel Milan has departed Argentina to play in Italy. The The second-rower joins Top 12 side Lazio from San Fernando in Buenos Aires, doing so after previously having represented his country at junior levels. A large athlete of 2 meters in height and weighing 122kg, Milan has the frame to …

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Dean Muir returning for Legion in 2020

Dean Muir will be returning to the San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The South African hooker has re-signed with the 2019 Finalists joining fellow forwards Psalm Wooching, Oti Pifeleti, and Keni Nasoqeqe in extending his stay. It’s welcome stability for Muir, 30, who arrived in …

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Old Glory sign Penn State flyhalf Mike Dabulas

Old Glory DC have confirmed the addition of Penn State flyhalf Mike Dabulas for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old is the second player confirmed following the spring exhibition schedule, the other New Zealand-born prop Gordon Fullerton. Originally from Westfield, New Jersey, Dabulas earned second-team Collegiate All-American honors …

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Significant MLR presence in Mitre 10 Cup

Players from six Major League Rugby franchises are set to feature in the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup. New Zealand’s national provincial competition runs from August 8 to the end of October, making it a convenient option for players looking to play high level rugby in the MLR off-season. Returning to …

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Matt Harmon signs NOLA extension

All-American front row forward Matt Harmon has signed a two-year contract extension with the NOLA Gold. It keeps the 23-year-old with the club through the 2021 Major League Rugby season and follows previous extensions of Tristan Blewett, Eric Howard, Nikola Bursic, Kyle Baillie, and JP Eloff. Harmon joined NOLA at …

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