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Rob Cain has announced his departure as Head Coach of the Women’s Eagles. A decision on his future was to be made after USA Rugby completed a high performance review, but the 42-year-old says he won’t be returning to his post. Part of his statement on social media reads: “My …

The Houston SaberCats have booked a pair of preseason games against Eastern Conference teams. NOLA Gold will arrive at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday, January 28th, with the New England Free Jacks traveling to Texas on Wednesday, February 8th. The club has yet to announce them publicly but the games are …

The New York Ironworkers have re-signed Kaleb Geiger for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s a third campaign with the club for the 26-year-old hooker, who arrived late during the 2021 season from the American Raptors, at the time known as the Colorado XOs. Geiger enjoyed a breakthrough year …

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 top 2022 Americas Rugby Top 10 Los Cóndores handed a shock to the USA, to the rugby public and …

Old Glory are turning the page on a disappointing 2022 campaign, and have made some significant changes to the organization. Marcelo Blanco from Argentina has come in as GM while the new Head Coach is Josh Syms from New Zealand. Also arriving from New Zealand is World Sevens star Kurt …

Who were the best players from the Americas in 2022? That is the subject matter of this article. There were many stand-out players from the region in 2022. There were players that impressed in professional competitions, others on the international stage and some impressed in both. This article identifies the …

NOLA Gold have promoted three players from their academy to the senior squad for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Loosehead props Sam Klimkowski and Garrald McDowell are joined by winger Anelisa ‘Ani’ Mteto. The trio suited up for the Gold Academy in the American Rugby Premiership. Klimkowski was a …

The New York Ironworkers have re-signed scrumhalf Conor McManus for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. This will be the third year for the 23-year-old, who arrived ahead of the 2021 campaign after a stint with Canterbury’s under-19 squad. McManus is originally from New Zealand but moved to Virginia in …

The Chicago Hounds have confirmed the addition of three more forwards ahead of their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. Headlining is former LA prop Charlie Abel, with second row Sam Peri and ex-Old Glory back row Dacoda Worth also committed for 2023. Abel, 30, has been a leading figure for …

Canadian international Jason Higgins has re-signed with the San Diego Legion for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s the third campaign in the North American competition for the 27-year-old, originally from Ireland, having spent the 2021 season with the Toronto Arrows. Higgins was initially signed as primary backup for …