Ross Neal has signed a short-term contract with Saracens of the English Premiership. The 25-year-old joins on loan from the Seattle Seawolves as extra midfield cover due to a combination of injuries and expected international call-ups during the November test window. Despite missing four games this season, Neal was joint …
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 Magnificent Uruguay Qualify for World Cup Los Teros recorded a 34-15 win over the USA at Estadio Charrúa to …
Read More »South America’s Bright Day
Saturday, October 10, 2021 was historic; for South America it was a bright day. Two matches were played and won by South American countries against higher ranked and favored opposition from North America. First, Chile defeated Canada to remain in contention for a place in RWC 2023. Second, Uruguay defeated …
Read More »Kensuke Hatakeyama returns to Japan with Toyota Shokki
Kensuke Hatakayema has returned to Japan to play for Toyota Shokki in the third division of the newly-created Japan League One. The 36-year-old tighthead prop and long-time Brave Blossoms starter departs Major League Rugby after two seasons with the New England Free Jacks. A popular figure off the pitch, Hatakeyama’s …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 10, 2021
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile’s historic win over Canada sees …
Read More »Premier Rugby Sevens crowns inaugural champions
The inaugural Premier Rugby Sevens tournament saw 18 matches completed on Saturday in Memphis, with two teams crowned champions. Experts captured the Men’s title with Loonies taking the Women’s draw. USA Eagles stars Perry Baker and Alev Kelter were the respective winning captains. Experts proved a class apart in their …
Read More »RWC 2023 to be the first Men’s Rugby World Cup without Canada
Rugby World Cup 2023 is to be the first Men’s Rugby World Cup without Canada. The North Americans competed at every RWC from 1987-2019. They missed out on the opportunity of qualifying for RWC 2023 after losing on aggregate to the USA in the North American finals and subsequently losing …
Read More »Uruguay defeat USA to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023
Uruguay have made history with a 34-15 win over the USA at Estadio Charrúa on Saturday afternoon. The result gives them a 50-34 series win on aggregate and sees Los Teros qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2023. It’s the first time they have secured the Americas 1 position, which earns …
Read More »LA fullback Glenn Bryce announces retirement
LA Giltinis fullback Glenn Bryce has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 30. The Scotland Sevens international departs after one season of Major League Rugby. In a statement posted on social media, Bryce did not clarify his next endeavour: “Every player has this day to hang up …
Read More »Premier 7s ready to rock Memphis
Premier Rugby Sevens is all set for its first event in Memphis on Saturday. The one-day pilot launches what is hoped will develop into a professional sevens circuit in 2022. Noting pay scales equally applied to both men and women and a unique team approach, the organization has already received …
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