Major League Rugby has confirmed the order of selection – as it stands – for the third edition of the Collegiate Draft, which will take place on August 18th. Each team receives one selection per round with a total of three rounds to take place. A number of trades have …
Read More »NOLA winger Nick Feakes moves to New York
NOLA Gold winger Nick Feakes will play for Rugby New York in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old has moved north in support of his partner who will be attending university in the area. New York will send salary cap considerations to NOLA to accommodate the transfer. Feakes …
Read More »Harrison Goddard leaves MLR for Super Rugby
Harrison Goddard has signed with the Waratahs for the 2023 Super Rugby season. The 24-year-old scrumhalf returns to Australia after a two-year stint with the LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby. He is currently playing with Gordon in the Shute Shield. Goddard proved a revelation for the Giltinis, helping to …
Read More »MLR talent set to feature in New Zealand provincial squads
This weekend will be the final preseason hit-out for New Zealand’s provincial squads before the Bunnings NPC officially kicks off on August 5. As has now become custom, numerous players who have suited up in Major League Rugby will be taking part. Many will return in 2023, though a choice …
Read More »Presidente de Chile Gabriel Boric recibió a Los Cóndores
El Presidente de Chile Gabriel Boric recibió a Los Cóndores en el Salón O’Higgins del Palacio La Moneda. Los Cóndores enfrentarán a las selecciones de Argentina, Inglaterra, Japón, y Samoa, en el Grupo D, de la Copa del Mundo. Tras su histórica clasificación al mundial de Francia 2023, Chile va a …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Canada return home with resounding victory Canada celebrated their return home with a well-earned 34-24 win over Italy at …
Read More »Eagles opponents for World Cup Repechage now decided
Tonga’s victory over Hong Kong yesterday has completed the lineup for the last-gasp Repechage qualifying tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023. Four teams will compete in a round-robin format between November 6 and 18 in Dubai, with the winner securing the 20th and final spot in France. The USA will …
Read More »North America Feels the effects of global imbalance in World Cup Qualifying
The tide has turned; North America now feels the effects of a global imbalance in World Cup qualifying. Chile and Uruguay both qualified for Rugby World Cup 2023 ahead of North American opposition. This is a fundamental change. It follows repeated cycles wherein Sudamérica Rugby requested changes in the qualifying system …
Read More »Brazil regain core status on Sevens Series after Russia dropped
Brazil have regained core status on the World Sevens Series. As Yaras were initially relegated after finishing 11th at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season. However, Russia have now been formally dropped from the circuit which sees the South Americans thrown a lifeline. This past season saw Brazil finish ahead …
Read More »Cam Dodson departs Austin for Wasps
Cam Dodson has bid farewell to Major League Rugby and returned to England. Originally from Staffordshire, the 25-year-old lock departs after two seasons with the Austin Gilgronis and has joined up with Wasps in the Premiership. Clubmate Sebastian de Chaves notably spent time with Wasps during the off-season between the …
Read More »