Seattle have made a significant statement of intent with the addition of former Wallabies center Tevita Kuridrani on a two-year deal. The 32-year-old played 61 tests for Australia 2013 and 2019 including two World Cups. He had previously represented his home country of Fiji at u20 level. It ends a …
Read More »What a Hypothetical Best of Americas to face Argentina could look like
If there were to be a hypothetical composite team from the Americas to face Argentina what could this team look like? This is the question of the day. Players considered for such a team must be current test players captured by an Americas team other than Argentina. An Americas XV …
Read More »France Notes – Americas Player Transfers
Player recruitment and re-signings continue. Recent instances in France have seen test players from both North America and South America securing their futures in the Top 14. There are also ongoing negotiations that may see future transfers finalists in the coming weeks. David Ainu’u is going nowhere. 24-year-old USA Eagles …
Read More »Calendar Set for Super Rugby Americas 2024
The Super Rugby Americas 2023 champions will open the 2024 season in Paraguay. Peñarol will play away against Yacare in Asunción on day two of the season. The opening fixture will be on Friday, February 16 with Los Dogos taking on the Raptors in an Argentine vs USA professional rugby …
Read More »Toronto Arrows forced to fold after 5 seasons in MLR
Canadian rugby has taken a hammer blow after news that the country’s only professional team, the Toronto Arrows, will not be continuing after five seasons of Major League Rugby. Rumors began circulating late Sunday night and by Monday evening the worst outcome had been confirmed. In a statement, Arrows GM …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Esteban Meneses, Uruguay and the Silver era The Meneses years were transformational. Los Teros reached new heights under Meneses. Uruguay overtook both Canada and the …
Read More »British & Irish Lions Say No to 2025 match in Las Vegas
The attempt to allure the British & Irish Lions to Las Vegas has come and gone. The combined side of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will tour Australia in 2025. It was hoped that a USA side would be able to feature by playing as the home team against the …
Read More »MLR Notes: Cubilla among re-signings, Preseason start confirmed
Former Argentina XV captain Tomás Cubilla has unfinished business in Major League Rugby. The 25-year-old center will return for the Jackals next season after arriving late in the 2023 campaign. Despite just three appearances he made a positive impression as the outgunned side were only narrowly beaten by NOLA and …
Read More »Leonardo Senatore named new Head Coach of Peñarol
Leonardo Senatore is the new Head Coach of Peñarol. The Argentine will be in charge of Uruguay’s professional rugby team in Super Rugby Americas 2024. Senatore replaces fellow Argentine Pablo Bouza who is now the Head Coach of Spain. Bouza was an assistant to Esteban Meneses at Rugby World Cup …
Read More »MLR Notes: Hounds Academy debuts, Arrows sign reality TV star
The Hounds Academy is off and running. Chicago’s development side, headed by senior attack coach Dave Clancy, took their first steps against their Houston counterparts Rugby HTX on Sunday. It was a competitive run-out with the Hounds taking a 40-22 victory. The full match replay can be seen here. Names …
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