The SaberCats have signed a new contender for their No1 shirt. Ezekiel Lindenmuth heads to Major League Rugby after spending the past two years as a match day regular with Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. He made his test debut for Samoa in the 2022 Pacific Nations Cup, having previously …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the tops and the flops involving the Americas during the course of the past seven days. UP Argentina Name Pumas Legend Felipe Contepomi as Head Coach Argentina will have a new Head Coach for the …
Read More »Miami Sharks sign fourth World Cup Uruguayan
Major League Rugby (MLR) newcomers the Miami Sharks continue their player recruitment. The latest on his way to southern Florida is Reinaldo Piussi. The 24-year-old is the fourth Uruguayan to sign for Miami. All four featured at Rugby World Cup 2023. Piussi is a product of Carrasco Polo Club in …
Read More »How Many World Cup 2027 Slots for the Americas?
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be expanded from 20 to 24 teams. The qualifiers will continue to be structured around World Rugby’s use of continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. This raises the question of how many slots will the Americas be granted for Rugby World Cup …
Read More »New MLR team in Los Angeles unveils name and roster
Major League Rugby is officially back in Los Angeles. Months after the league announced that the Atlanta franchise would be relocated to the west coast, the new owners group has at last lifted the lid on the team’s identity. The new club will be called Rugby FC Los Angeles, with …
Read More »MLR Notes: Giteau makes shock return, Houston signs Hill
Matt Giteau is returning to Major League Rugby. The former Australia and LA Giltinis great will make a shock return to the competition in 2024 with the San Diego Legion. It’s a remarkable announcement given he is now 41 years old and hasn’t played professionally since the end of the …
Read More »Mexico Federation confirms MLR interest, SRA also in plans
Mexico’s Rugby Federation (FMRU) has confirmed reports that they are targeting a Major League Rugby franchise in Monterrey. A statement released on Tuesday evening indicates they are also pursuing a Super Rugby Americas Franchise, though a timetable was not presented for either project. Last week it emerged that a group …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the tops and the flops involving the Americas during the course of the past seven days. UP Pumas Scrum-Halves Come to Life in Europe In what was his first appearance since the World Cup, Gonzalo …
Read More »MLR Notes: Chicago and Seattle confirm dispersal signings
Chicago have confirmed the signings of Brad Tucker, Mason Flesch, and Nate Augspurger following the dispersal draft. Tucker and Flesch were selected by the Hounds, while Augspurger’s rights were acquired from NOLA in exchange for salary cap considerations. With both Tucker and Flesch capable of slotting in at lock or …
Read More »Miami Sharks add talented World Cup Chilean Santiago Videla
The Miami Sharks continue to piece-together their player roster for Major League Rugby (MLR) 2024. In what will be their debut MLR season, the Miami franchise is working hard to bring in reputable talent. This continues with the signing of Santiago Videla, a starter for Los Cóndores at the World …
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