New Zealand

Bolton Equities acquire majority RUNY ownership

Rugby United New York have new majority owners. The team has confirmed that New Zealand-based private investment firm Bolton Equities has purchased all of co-founder James Kennedy’s shares held by Farneigh Group. Former CEO Pierre Arnald retains a 10% share of the team. Kennedy is the founder and CEO of …

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Rugby ATL adds Stephen Brett to coaching staff

Rugby ATL have confirmed the addition of Stephen Brett as Attack Coach for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The former Super Rugby flyhalf arrives from the withdrawn Colorado Raptors and takes the place of Nese Malifa who has moved to the expansion Dallas Jackals. Before taking up the coaching …

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LA brings in Gordon prop Charlie Abel

The LA Giltinis will welcome a third player from Darren Coleman’s Shute Shield-winning Gordon side for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Having already confirmed hooker Mahe Vailanu and scrumhalf Harrison Goddard, LA will bring in front rower Robbie Abel to help bolster the scrum. At 28 years old Charlie …

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Free Jacks sign ex-Reds prop Sef Fa’agase

The New England Free Jacks have announced the singing of former Queensland Reds prop Sef Fa’agase on a two-year deal through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from New Zealand where he has most recently been playing for Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup. Though born in Auckland, …

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A black shut out for Argentina in Newcastle

It was a black shut out for Argentina in Newcastle. New Zealand were on top throughout the match; their 38-0 win speaks volumes of what transpired during the match. New Zealand played very well, Argentina did not. Not only did they do all the scoring, but New Zealand controlled possession …

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ARN Player of the Week – Cindy Nelles

ARN Player of the week is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It recognizes the top performers from the Americas over the past week. This past weekend we looked far and wide to find our nominees. The search began in England where AJ MacGinty was leading Sale to victory …

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