The second half of the Major League Rugby season begins at Fort Quincy, where the New England Free Jacks host Rugby ATL on Saturday afternoon. There are 10 points separating the two in the Eastern Conference with the home side holding top spot as the playoff picture starts to take …
Read More »Pumitas feast on USA Hawks in Charlotte
The Argentina u20’s side, Los Pumitas, feasted on the USA Hawks. Played on Friday, the second of two matches between the teams, Los Pumitas were 26-0 winners in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 26-0 win followed the 33-12 win on April 15. The tour is part of Argentina’s preparations for the …
Read More »MLR Notes – Eastern Conference signings and injury updates
The Eastern Conference has some catching up to do with their overall record in comparison to the West, but it is equally competitive heading towards the second half of the season. In fact one might argue the playoff race is more compelling in the East with five teams in realistic …
Read More »MLR Notes – Western Conference signings and injury updates
The trade and signing deadline has now passed and while some changes are still to be revealed, a number of roster moves have been revealed. There is also a few notable injuries, and one suspension over the past weekend that will have an affect in the second half of the …
Read More »Ruben de Haas signs for Cheetahs, MLR stop first
Ruben de Haas is heading back to South Africa. The US Eagles scrumhalf will depart English Premiership side Saracens after signing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs beginning in July of this year. He will first return stateside for a short-term deal in Major League Rugby. It’s the second stint …
Read More »Kévin Rouet extended, Pacific Four set for Ottawa
Rugby Canada has extended National Senior Women’s Head Coach Kévin Rouet through the 2025 World Cup to be hosted by England. The 37-year-old took charge of the side in March of last year, just months ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand. In his first major campaign at the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Chile to make history before and at World Cup The world’s eyes will be on Chile’s national Men’s Rugby team in …
Read More »Legion pull away from Hounds for fifth straight win
The Legion made it five wins on the trot with a 48-24 victory over the Chicago Hounds at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. It was a tie game early in the second half, but the visitors couldn’t keep up with San Diego’s high powered offense that has them in top spot …
Read More »Pampas hold all the aces in dominant showing against Raptors
Los Pampas were highly impressive against the American Raptors on Sunday. The team from Buenos Aires, Argentina completed a dominant bonus option victory in Denver, Colorado. Joaquín de la Vega Mendía kicked 9/9 and Lucio Auad scored a hat-trick. It was a bonus point win; yet, it was more than …
Read More »Passionate Old Glory upsets underwhelming Ironworkers
Old Glory celebrated their first ever win over New York with a stunning 42-31 performance at Segra Field on Sunday. The Ironworkers held a 12-point lead at the intermission, but a miserable second half saw them concede 30 points as DC’s attacking vigor took center stage. The visitors scored first, …
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