AJ MacGinty was a leading man again for Sale Sharks on Sunday. The US Eagles flyhalf scored 11 points from the tee as the visitors dealt London Irish a 21-13 defeat at their new home in Brentford. It was the first match with supporters in the Community Centre, with 2,000 …
Read More »MLR 2021 Schedule – What to Expect
Major League Rugby will unveil its full schedule for 2021 season – its fourth – on Tuesday, December 8. As previously confirmed the season kicks off on March 20 with the Championship Final slated for August 1. Americas Rugby News has acquired a final draft copy of the 2021 schedule …
Read More »Schnauzers lead Ridgebacks in Golden Eagles Showdown
Five games of sevens were broadcast over the weekend by USA Rugby as both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles played intra-squad matches at Chula Vista. For the Women it was just a solo match to wrap up training camp, while the Men will play another series of four games starting …
Read More »Americas Rankings: December 05, 2020
The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It ranks the men’s test team 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 December 05, 2020 edition considers the …
Read More »LA confirms capture of Raptors captain Luke White
LA has confirmed the signing of former Colorado Raptors captain Luke White for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old Australian was a long-expected arrival, following teammates Blake Rogers, Nick Boyer, Mika Kruse, and John Ryberg to California. After initially playing as a loosehead prop for Glendale, White made …
Read More »San Diego flyhalf Luke Burton moves to LA
Friday’s signing announcement from the LA Giltinis is confirmation of Luke Burton’s move from the San Diego Legion. The 26-year-old flyhalf is the latest Australian to join the expansion side, with further backline additions from the ‘land down under’ expected to follow. Burton made a significant impression in his first …
Read More »Four Canadians in featured Premier 15s Saturday broadcast
Four Canadian internationals will start for Loughborough Lightning against Wasps on Saturday in this weekend’s feature broadcast in the Premier 15s. Currently ranked 3rd and 4th respectively, the match takes on extra significance as two others have been postponed due to potential COVID exposure. Scheduled games that will not take …
Read More »Raptors star John Ryberg lands in LA
The question of John Ryberg’s next destination has been answered. Major League Rugby’s joint all-time leading try scorer has landed with the LA Giltinis. The ex-Raptors winger leaves Colorado for California on a deal that runs through the 2022 season. Ryberg, 28, is among the league’s most effective attacking players. …
Read More »Dallas signs South African back row Pikkie de Villiers
The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of South African loose forward Jo-Hanko ‘Pikkie’ de Villiers for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from the Golden Lions, the 24-year-old brings both Varsity Cup with the University of Johannesburg and senior provincial experience. de Villiers was named ‘Player of the …
Read More »LA confirms Lindsey Stevens arrival from NOLA
The LA Giltinis have confirmed a third hooker for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. Lindsey ‘Skeeter’ Stevens makes the move from the NOLA Gold by way of Eastern Suburbs, following previously announced Mahe Vailanu and Sean McNulty. Stevens was a regular in the Houston SaberCats squad during the 2018 …
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