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Seawolves sign David Busby from Ulster

The Seattle Seawolves have added outside back David Busby to their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Equally comfortable at wing or fullback, the 25-year-old arrives from his native Northern Ireland, where he was part of Ulster’s senior academy program beginning in the fall of 2016. Having been …

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Rewind: USA vs Canada Classic from 2014

On June 21 2014 the USA and Canada competed in a classic battle in Sacramento, California. As part of that year’s Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) the Eagles were looking to overturn a seven match losing streak which dated back to 2009. The North American fixture saw great rugby being played …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. In this week’s edition ARN has expanded the scope to incorporate all not only the Americas but also from RWC 2019.   UP …

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Americas Rankings – October 27 2019

The Americas Rankings for October 27 2019 take into consideration international competition involving the Americas from the past week. This means that there is one match in question – St Vincent and the Grenadines vs St Lucia from Saturday. St Lucia were 53-26 winners in the contest. They entered the …

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Legion re-sign Devin Short and JP du Plessis

The San Diego Legion have re-signed two more key players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Openside flanker Devin Short and inside center JP du Plessis will return to Torero Stadium for a third consecutive campaign, bringing the numbers of returning players confirmed to 17. Short is just 21 …

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Houston SaberCats add Pumas Sevens cap Matías Freyre

The Houston SaberCats have bolstered their backline with the signing of Pumas Sevens cap Matías Freyre. USA-born but raised in Argentina, the 25-year-old arrives from Club Newman in Buenos Aires, most noted for producing the Contepomi twins – Felipe and Manuel – and Leicester Tigers great Marcos Ayerza. Freyre has …

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