Following on 12 re-signings announced in November and two new additions, the Glendale Raptors have confirmed a further 11 new additions and seven returnees for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Among the new additions are Cheetahs flyhalf Robbie Petzer, SFGG lock Brendan Daly, and former Viadana fullback Dylan Taikato-Simpson. …
Read More »New York and Toronto book preseason match in Buffalo
Rugby United New York and the Toronto Arrows have booked a preseason tilt for January 12. The fixture will serve as the final tune-up for both teams before the Major League Rugby regular season kicks off two weeks later and it will be unique, taking place indoors at the ADPRO …
Read More »The Debutants – Class of 2018
Each year brings a new crop of talent to international rugby and 2018 had plenty of newcomers. Between the six countries represented in the Americas Rugby Championship there were 66 players handed their first senior caps over the past 12 months. Their ages ranged from 18 to 31 with five …
Read More »Americas Rugby – 2018 Timeline Review
What a year it was for rugby across the Americas in 2018. Historic victories, individual records, and some truly monumental developments that could shape the regions for years to come. Below we take a chronological look back at the incredible year that was. January 7 – Chile defeat South Africa …
Read More »Utah Warriors confirm staff for 2019 MLR campaign
The Utah Warriors have confirmed their staff for the 2019 Major League Rugby season, with four new additions to help returning Head Coach Alf Daniels. This season he will have the support of two Assistant Coaches, a Team Manager, and a full-time Trainer. Joining the side as Forwards Coach is …
Read More »Marcelo Torrealba signs for Austin Elite
Austin Elite have announced the signing of Chilean scrumhalf Marcelo Torrealba for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old joins from the Old Boys club in Santiago having impressed as part of the Americas Selects side against the Glendale Raptors in October. Previously a standout sevens specialist for Chile, …
Read More »Peterson leaves Glasgow for Bordeaux
US Eagles lock Greg Peterson has left the Glasgow Warriors with immediate effect to take up a spot with Bordeaux Bègles. He joins the French Top 14 club as a medical joker for Jandré Marais. The South African lock is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a …
Read More »Pro 14 – Week 12 Preview
The final round of the Celtic-Italian-South African league will be played over the coming weekend. It is to be a special derby round will all fixtures being between two teams from the same union. The following preview documents the involvement of Americas’ players. In Saturday’s first fixture Italian sides Benetton …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 11 Preview
The final round of the English Premiership for 2018 will take place this weekend. It is to be week 11 of the season, thereby officially the mid-point of the regular season. The following preview focuses on the involvement of players from the Americas. Opening week 11 will be the Northampton …
Read More »Happy holidays from ARN!
Americas Rugby News would like to thank each and every one of our readers for another great year. This was our fourth year of being and 2019 was by far our busiest to date. On the social media front we saw close to a 50% increase in our Facebook followers …
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