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The Seattle Seawolves have secured two of their standouts from the 2021 season on long-term deals. Hooker James Malcolm and outside back Lauina Futi have each committed through the end of the 2024 Major League Rugby season. They follow captain Riekert Hattingh in signing new contracts. Malcolm, 26, was originally …

Nathan Hirayama has been given a rare honor for Friday’s opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. The 33-year-old Men’s Sevens co-captain has been selected as one of Canada’s two flag-bearers, the other basketball player Miranda Ayim. It’s not yet clear if they will share one flag or carry one each. …

Ciaran Hearn has retired from rugby. The longtime servant of Canada hangs up his boots at the age of 35. His final match came this past weekend in a MLR victory; Old Glory DC were 29-25 winners over Austin Gilgronis. Hearn had a lengthily playing career both as a professional …

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 Uruguay set to advance in RWC qualifiers Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in Sunday’s Rugby …

New England held on to earn a hard-fought 22-19 win over Rugby ATL on Sunday evening. The Free Jacks celebrated the close of the 2021 Major League Rugby regular season with a glimpse towards 2022 as they played their first match at their new home of Veterans Memorial Stadium. An …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 18, 2021 edition considers …

The Utah Warriors were 34-29 winners over the LA Giltinis on Saturday. The result gives Utah the upper hand ahead of the rematch between the teams in the MLR Western Conference Final. As was the case in New York vs NOLA Gold and Old Glory DC vs Austin Gilgronis, the …

Old Glory DC finished their season on a high. Their 29-25 win over the Austin Gilgronis gives them 8th place in the overall seasons for the 2021 season. Their win means they end their campaign with a solitary point above that of the San Diego Legion. Neither Old Glory DC …

Rugby United New York are into the play-off’s. RUNY secured the last remaining place in the final four with a 35-32 loss against NOLA Gold. The narrow defeat was sufficient for New York to claim their place in the Eastern Conference Final against Rugby ATL. NOLA Gold needed to overcome …

New England fans will get a sneak peak of the future on Sunday as the Free Jacks play their first game at their new home of Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy. Rugby ATL are their esteemed guests. Having already clinched top spot in the Eastern Conference there is little at …