The Seattle Seawolves have acquired the rights to Conner Mooneyham from Rugby ATL. It’s the second organizational change in a matter of weeks for the former Austin winger, who was selected by the Ratlers in the first round of the recent Dispersal Draft. ATL receives a 3rd round pick in …
Read More »Brazil’s Wilton Rebolo to play Super Rugby with Western Force
Wilton Rebolo is set to become the first Brazilian to play in Super Rugby. The 27-year-old has signed on with the Western Force after winning a Major League Rugby title with Rugby New York in 2022. Since debuting for Os Tupis at the age of 20, Rebolo has been a …
Read More »Wian Conradie returns for third campaign with Free Jacks
Wian Conradie has committed to a third Major League Rugby season with the New England Free Jacks. The 28-year-old recently started both of Namibia’s tests in November, winning his 26th test cap in the victory over Canada in Amsterdam. Free Jacks teammate Le Roux Malan also played both matches. After …
Read More »San Diego signs Australian loose forward Finn Kearns
San Diego have signed another youngster with links to Australian rugby. After announcing Alex Horan just a few days ago, the Legion have now confirmed the addition of Finn Kearns for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He is the son of Phil Kearns, who alongside Tim Horan claimed World …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Chile on top of the South American 7’s World Chile are the 2022 South American 7’s champions. Los Cóndores …
Read More »Brazil qualify for 2023 Pan American Games
Brazil secured the 8th and final place at the Men’s Rugby Sevens at the 2023 Pan American Games. Brazil qualified on Saturday after beating Paraguay at the Costa Rica Sevens. Brazil will compete in Santiago 2023 alongside Argentina, Canada, Chile, Jamaica, Mexico, Uruguay, and the USA. Brazil defeated Venezuela 28-0, …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are the first team to unveil their squad in its entirety for the upcoming season. For the most part the off-season has been one of refining, rather than rebuilding, with a strong core of returning players that account for almost 70% of the squad. Clearly the most …
Read More »Greenshields and Williams return for Canada in Dubai
Canada welcomes back two Olympic veterans to the roster for Dubai next weekend. Julia Greenshields and Charity Williams return after an extended absence since Tokyo. The duo are selected for the first time under head coach Jack Hanratty. The 13-strong traveling party also features record try scorer Bianca Farella, and …
Read More »Canadian Men set for Dubai under new leadership
Sean White has named his first World Sevens squad after taking over as acting head coach from the departed Henry Paul. The roster shows just one change from the group that finished 10th in Hong Kong. Cooper Coats rejoins the squad after starring for Canada on their European tour, with …
Read More »San Diego signs former Sunwolves back Alex Horan
The San Diego Legion have added another back to their roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Alex Horan arrives from Australia, having previously played with the Sunwolves in Japan. He is the son of former Wallabies great and current television pundit Tim Horan. A flyhalf or center, Horan …
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