Rugby ATL have signed Life Running Eagles standout Daemon Torres for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old is the third newcomer to put pen-to-paper with the side after a successful trial period with Pathway 404 following prop Lincoln Sii and flanker Jalen Tatum. Torres was primarily used at …
Read More »One more year for Eric Duechle with Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed flanker Eric Duechle for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Affectionately nicknamed ‘The Beast’, the 34-year-old has been one of the club’s most popular figures among fans since the league’s inception in 2018. Duechle played all five matches during the 2020 campaign, starting two. His …
Read More »Dragons bring the heat on World Tens Day Three
The Asia Pacific Dragons were the talk of the town in Hamilton on Monday evening after an impressive Day Three at the World Tens Series. After a sluggish first day of the tournament the renowned touring side have won four from five including both matches to start Round 2. A …
Read More »Austin secures draft picks Mason Koch and Lui Sitama
The Austin Gilgronis have confirmed contracts with their two Collegiate Draft picks Mason Koch and Lui Sitama for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Koch begins his professional career at the age of 23 while Sitama is one year older. Koch was selected 16th overall and is the second hooker …
Read More »Dino Waldren extends NOLA contract through 2023
Dino Waldren has signed a one-year contract extension with the NOLA Gold, securing his place in New Orleans through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Eagles prop initially signed on a three-year deal in August of last year after departing the San Diego Legion. Waldren was included in the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina In their first match of 2020, Los Pumas were winners. A team missing European-based players defeated the Australia XV 19-15 …
Read More »Coleman leads Gordon to Shute Shield crown
Darren Coleman will depart Australian rugby on a high. The incoming LA Giltinis coach saw his Gordon team cap their triumphant Shute Shield campaign with a dominant 28-8 victory over Eastwood in the Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. Gordon finished the regular season as the top seeds with …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 01 2020
For the first time in 2020 the Americas Rankings can be recalculated. COVID-19 canceled all capped international competition involving teams from the Americas. This came to an end today. Uruguay’s home loss vs Spain sees changes. Uruguay went into the match ranked 17th in the world and 3rd in the …
Read More »World Tens Series set for Round 2 start on Monday
Round 2 of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda will start as schedule on Monday morning. The tournament will be boosted by a seventh team and a fully-revamped Phoenix team that will see the level of competition rising following the entertaining opening round. SX10 forfeited last week’s games …
Read More »ATL 404 experience too much for Utah Selects
Rugby ATL’s Pathway 404 cruised to a 61-21 win over the Utah Warriors Selects in a Major League Rugby development match on Saturday. A significant advantage in professional experience saw the home side dominant up front en route to an insurmountable 40-7 halftime lead. Within moments of kickoff 404 were …
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