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Brock Staller and Stephan Coetzee are no longer with the Seattle Seawolves. The two-time Major League Rugby champions have confirmed the departure of the two players who had previously been announced as returning in 2021. Staller has returned to Canada and Coetzee his native South Africa. Both have been first …

Nate Ebner has made a surprise return to the USA Eagles squad ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The professional football player has been cleared by the New York Giants to compete in rugby before returning to the NFL for the 2021-22 season. Ebner last played competitive rugby at the 2016 …

Last place finishers in 2020 and perennial underachievers, the Houston SaberCats have something to prove in 2021. Inhabitants of the spectacular AVEVA Stadium, their facilities are top notch but on the field they have yet to deliver consistently. Will it be a roar or a whimper from the Cats this …

Our 2021 Major League Rugby previews start with the newcomers. The LA Giltinis effectively replace the Colorado Raptors in the West Conference. They head into the season with a bit of fanfare, and not just on account of their branding. This is the loudest expansion side to date in terms …

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 LA Giltinis Austin hosted LA at Bold Stadium for a surprise preseason tilt on Saturday. The Giltinis won with …

Major League Rugby fans were given an unexpected first viewing of this season’s lone expansion side as Austin hosted LA at Bold Stadium for a preseason tilt on Saturday evening. The Giltinis enter the season with no shortage of hype, but they will now know that nothing is guaranteed after …

The New England Free Jacks will be without three players previously confirmed when the 2021 Major League Rugby season kicks off next Saturday. Steven Hinshaw, Liam Steel, and Tadhg Leader have left the team though the latter could yet make an about-face pending his success in another sport. Injury means …

Old Glory DC are close to completing the signing of former England u20 lock Stan South for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old is in the process of obtaining visa clearance and is set to join Api Naikatini, Tevita Naqali, David Beach, and Casey Renaud in DC’s second …

The Houston SaberCats completed their warm-up routine with a 26-22 win over the Austin Gilgronis at AVEVA Stadium on Thursday evening. With no further competitive matches scheduled between now and next Saturday, the Major League Rugby preseason has come to a close. Both sides crossed the line early. A huge …

The Toronto Arrows have named two rosters to square off in a Blue vs White intra-squad match at their indoor training facility in Whitby on Friday. No spectators will be allowed and there will be no live stream available. While numbers have not been assigned, the positions are not difficult …