USA

One more year for Faka’osi Pifeleti with San Diego

Faka’osi Pifeleti has re-signed with the San Diego Legion for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old prop joins incoming Luatangi Li and fellow returnee Nathan Sylvia as loosehead options for the new campaign, with Aaron Mitchell the only tighthead specialist confirmed to date. Also known as ‘Oti’, Faka’osi …

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George Barton signs on for more with Seattle Seawolves

The Seattle Seawolves have re-signed Canadian international George Barton for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. An ‘original’ member of the team, the 23-year-old center was a starter in the 2019 Championship Final victory over the San Diego Legion. Primarily an inside center, the 240lb (108kg) native of Duncan, BC, …

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LA signs McNulty brothers Harry and Sean

The LA Giltinis have confirmed the addition of brothers Harry and Sean McNulty for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Harry arrives from the Ireland Sevens squad with Sean making the move to California from the New England Free Jacks. Both recently appeared at the World Tens Series event in …

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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 Rugby World Cup 2021 Canada have been drawn alongside the USA in Pool B for Rugby World Cup 2021. …

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LA signs Belmont Shore strongman Mafi Seanoa

The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of loosehead prop Mafi Seanoa for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the 26-year-old joins from Belmont Shore in the Pacific Rugby Premiership. He played opposite the San Diego Legion during the 2020 MLR preseason. At 6’1″ …

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Americas Rankings – November 22, 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 November 22, 2020 edition considers two …

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