The New England Free Jacks have made a sizable splash in the transfer market with the acquisition of US Eagles lock Ben Landry. A free agent since leaving Ealing Trailfinders prior to RWC 2019, the 28-year-old Wisconsin native joins the Boston franchise for the remainder of the 2020 Major League …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks
Fans who braved some inclement Seattle weather on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling contest that saw the Seawolves defeat the Free Jacks 44-29 to earn their first win of the season. Click here to access the complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.
Read More »MLR Highlights: Houston SaberCats vs Rugby United New York
A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. Click here to access the complete match report. The following …
Read More »Seawolves bring back William Rasileka
The Seattle Seawolves have reached back into their past for another veteran to bolster their ailing backs division. Having plucked Peter Tiberio out of retirement last week, the defending champions have now signed center William Rasileka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Rasileka starred for the …
Read More »MLR Highlights: NOLA Gold vs San Diego Legion
Two tries from Ma’a Nonu helped San Diego win their fourth in a row as they came away from New Orleans with a 25-21 result over the Gold on Saturday. The Legion held NOLA scoreless in the second half with two late penalties from Joe Pietersen sealing the come-from-behind victory. …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Rugby ATL vs Toronto Arrows
The Toronto Arrows were winners on the road in the MLR on Sunday. The Canadian side were 28-18 winners in a match wherein they outscored the hosts by four tries to two. South Americans enjoyed the performance which saw tries to Leandro Leivas (2), Gastón Mieres and Tomás de la Vega. …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Colorado Raptors vs Utah Warriors
Colorado reclaimed the winning feeling, bringing a halt to their three-game losing streak with a decisive 22-14 win over the visiting Warriors on Saturday. Rene Ranger’s double gave the Raptors a 15-0 lead before Utah added two late scores for a more favorable end result. Click here to access the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Seattle Seawolves The two-time defending champions breathed a sigh of relief after earning their first win of the season over the …
Read More »South Africa stun Fiji in LA Cup Final classic
South Africa recovered from a 19-point first half deficit to defeat Fiji in the Cup Final of the Los Angeles Sevens. It was a match that will go down as an instant classic on the World Sevens Series, the Blitzboks finally getting the win thanks to a Sakoyisa Makata try …
Read More »RUNY spoils SaberCats comeback in windy Houston
A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. The opening arm wrestle went in favor of New York. …
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