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The full extent of the spending spree by the Austin Gilgronis is only now coming into focus. Set to follow newly-arrived Jamie Mackintosh to the club is former Australia u20 captain Maclean Jones, the fifth overseas addition since last month’s surprise re-branding. Jones, 23, is known as a tough-tackling openside …

Jamie Mackintosh is headed back to the USA. The 35-year-old loosehead prop has signed on with the Austin Gilgronis for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He has arrived in Texas and is expected to play this weekend against Utah. Affectionately known as ‘Whoppa’, Mackintosh stands 6’4″ (1.94m) …

The second week of the Major League Rugby season gave us plenty of thrills with some unexpected results. Las Vegas produced bags of tries but also bad decisions galore, perhaps appropriately. Only one name returns from last week’s selection, likely the most predictable of the lot. 1 – Djustice Sears-Duru …

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 Jaguares At half time few Los Jaguares were a battered and outperformed team. Yet, in the second half a four tries …

The dream start to Major League Rugby (MLR) continued for Rugby ATL in week two. The Atlanta is backed-up their first round victory by defeating NOLA Gold on the road in week two. The performances are an indication that this season is the most unpredictable yet in the three year …

Old Glory DC’s debut at home in Major League Rugby (MLR) was memorable one as the newcomers rebounded from their crushing loss in New Orleans last week with a thrilling 28-22 upset victory over the two-time defending champions, the Seattle Seawolves at a sold-out Cardinal Stadium on Saturday. Click here …

In a thrilling encounter, the Toronto Arrows came out on top against the Houston SaberCats on Sunday. Played in Las Vegas, Nevada the match had something for everybody in the Americas. It saw a Canada vs USA professional match which also involved players from Argentina and Uruguay. Click here to …

In week two of the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season the San Diego Legion were big winners over the Colorado Raptors. The result of the Western Conference fixture sees the Legion sitting atop the table with the maximum 10 competition points. The Raptors remain winless and are also pointless; …

Rugby United New York rebounded from their opening round loss to defeat the Austin Gilgronis this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. RUNY’s victory is one more than the season thus far for Austin who have played some attacking rugby, but have let in too many tries in their matches …

In week two of the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season the New England Free Jacks faced the Utah Warriors in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 2020 being the debut season of the Free Jacks, it was officially the first fixture between the sides in the competition. The match itself was …