It was a short week in terms of action with only four games played but there were some truly remarkable efforts with two significant results. The two games that did not have any influence on the playoff picture each provided strong entertainment value. With so many players away on test …
Read More »Former Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer joins SaberCats
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signing of Heyneke Meyer as their new Director of Rugby for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He succeeds Paul Healy in the role and will assume complete oversight of all rugby operations including the Rugby HTX academy program. Meyer, 53, is a world-renowned …
Read More »Riekert Hattingh free to play against Ireland
Riekert Hattingh is free to play against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The Eagles back row was cited for foul play during his test debut on Sunday, with the match commissioner deeming his aerial challenge on England fullback Freddie Steward to be worthy of review. Referee Andrew Brace initially awarded …
Read More »Ryan Martin to depart Free Jacks for Melbourne Rebels
The New England Free Jacks will have a new Head Coach when they return to action next season. Ryan Martin will depart at season’s end, opting to take up a two-year deal as Attack Coach for the Melbourne Rebels of Super Rugby. Martin joined the Free Jacks in July, signing …
Read More »Paul Lasike out of World Cup Qualifiers
Paul Lasike will not play again this year. In fact the US Eagles star could spend up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing an Achilles tendon while training with club side Harlequins last month. It’s a heavy blow for the 31-year-old, who will now miss the upcoming Rugby …
Read More »Magie joins Eagles in Ireland, Hattingh cited for foul play
Will Magie has joined the US Eagles camp ahead of Saturday’s test against Ireland in Dublin. The 29-year-old flyhalf or fullback replaces Will Hooley in the squad. Hooley was a late withdrawal from the lineup against England after failing a head injury assessment. A member of the 2019 World Cup …
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 Gold produce stunning upset of Giltinis against all odds Rugby fans who tuned in for the last fixture of …
Read More »Shorthanded Gold upset Giltinis in July 4 classic
In arguably the biggest upset in Major League Rugby history, the NOLA Gold celebrated July 4 with a stunning 21-20 victory over the LA Giltinis at the Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Absent eight players to international duty and their captain among several injured, the Gold came from behind to score …
Read More »Arrows end losing streak with win over Old Glory
A strong second half from the Toronto Arrows earned a 34-28 victory over Old Glory at Lupo Family Field on Sunday. It snapped a five-game losing streak for the Canadian side and pushes them ahead of DC and out of the last place in the Eastern Conference. The Arrows were …
Read More »Americas Rankings – July 04, 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. The July 04, 2021 edition considers …
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