Glendale, Colorado’s Infinity Park will be the setting for a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier on Saturday, September 11. The venue will play host to the second of two RWC qualifiers between the USA and Canada. The two North American countries join five South American countries in the Americas RWC …
Read More »News Archives
Former Sunwolves flanker Dan Pryor signs for Legion
Another forward with significant Super Rugby experience is heading to the San Diego Legion. Dan Pryor has joined the club for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 33-year-old flanker – older brother of Rugby United New York’s Kara Pryor – arrives from a three-year stint in …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Argentina – June 03, 2021
Argentina qualified automatically for RWC 2023. Los Pumas will compete in Pool D alongside England, Japan, and qualifiers from Oceania and the Americas. The Americas 2 side could be from North America or South America. As such, this edition of World Cup Watch – Argentina should be of interest to …
Read More »MLR Team of the Week
This past weekend saw some decisive results that advanced the playoff hopes for some and dashed others. Individually it was a mix of offensive genius and defensive bravery. ATL’s inspirational win over LA sees them rewarded with four selections. 1 – Chance Wenglewski (Rugby ATL) Put in a superb shift …
Read More »Preparação para as Eliminatórias ganha reforço de dois argentinos
A preparação dos Tupis para disputar as Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo de 2023 ganhou dois reforços importantes nesta semana. Os treinadores argentinos Damian Rotondo e Nicolás Lobbe, que já trabalharam em projetos no sistema de alto rendimento brasileiro, desembarcaram em São Paulo para auxiliar a comissão técnica. O compromisso …
Read More »San Diego signs ex-Highlanders lock Tom Franklin
The San Diego Legion have announced the signing of former Highlanders lock Tom Franklin for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Japan having recently completed his second season in the Top League with the Kobelco Steelers. A member of New Zealand’s entry at the …
Read More »Mateo Carreras signs one-year Newcastle extension
Mateo Carreras has signed a new one-year contract with Newcastle Falcons through the end of the 2021-2022 season. The 21-year-old winger is one of three Argentines currently signed to the club along with flanker Santiago Grondona and center Matías Orlando. Carreras signed on with the English Premiership club in December …
Read More »World Cup Qualifying Watch – Uruguay – June 02, 2021
Uruguay is preparing for the upcoming RWC 2023 qualifiers. Los Teros will have home advantage in a Tri Nations involving Uruguay and the winners of Brazil vs Paraguay and Chile vs Colombia. Uruguay’s home-based players are now training together in Montevideo. Uruguay’s on-field preparations officially started in 2020. Playing as the …
Read More »Canada longlist for July tests includes 13 Arrows
Canada has named a 40-man longlist for upcoming internationals against Wales on July 3 and England on July 10. Included are 18 of the 35 players who traveled to Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019 and 16 players who have yet to win their first test cap. Of the 35 …
Read More »Germán Kessler signs for Provence Rugby
Germán Kessler has signed for Provence Rugby. In doing so, the Uruguayan will remain in France and in the Pro D2. He makes the move south from Charente to the Mediterranean club. Kessler joined Charente for the 2019-2020 season. Two years he will play for his second French club and …
Read More »2019 Super Rugby Jaguares: Where are they now?
23 months ago Argentina’s Jaguares competed in the 2019 Super Rugby Final against the Crusaders. 23 players took to the field for Los Jaguares in the final while a total of 40 players received game time in the 2019 season. Where are the players now? As demonstrated there has been …
Read More »RWC 2023 Qualifiers: 25 Uruguayans begin preparations in Montevideo
A group of 25 Uruguayan players have begun preparing for the upcoming RWC 2023 qualifiers in Montevideo. Los Teros will play two home RWC qualifiers against South American opposition on July 18 and July 25. Before then Chile host Colombia and Brazil host Paraguay. The two winning teams will travel …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Rugby ATL The once-unbeatable Giltinis suffered their second loss of the season on Saturday. It was a tremendous display …
Read More »Harlequins defeat Saracens to win Premier 15s title
Harlequins defeated Saracens 25-17 to win the Premier 15s title on Sunday. Saracens were favored to win after finishing first on the regular season table though the two sides had drawn in their March meeting. The match was played at the neutral venue of Kingsholm in Gloucester. Three Canadians suited …
Read More »Old Glory no match for New York in Leesburg
Old Glory DC were no match for Rugby United New York as the visitors cruised to a 46-10 victory at Segra Field on Sunday afternoon. As with their first clash earlier this season it was a feisty affair, but on this occasion there was no question who were the dominant …
Read More »World Cup Qualifying Watch – Paraguay – May 30, 2021
Paraguay will face Brazil on Saturday, June 26. The match is a winner-takes-all Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier. A place is on the line in the final round; a trip to Montevideo to face Uruguay in addition to one of Chile or Colombia awaits the winner. Paraguay’s on-field preparations for the …
Read More »Austin left battered by rampant Warriors
A rampant Utah Warriors put Austin to the sword on Saturday evening, with the final score reading 45-24 at Zions Bank Stadium. The Gilgronis were left battered and bruised and saw three starters come off injured before halftime. Utah were on the front foot from the opening whistle. Calvin Whiting …
Read More »ATL down LA Giltinis in classic at the Snake Pit
Rugby ATL and the LA Giltinis met for the first time ever this evening. The MLR match was an instant hit as the teams played out a highly competitive match at Lupo Family Field in Marietta, Georgia. No points were scored in the opening quarter. The teams used the width …
Read More »Netherlands defeat Belgium to advance in RWC 2023 Qualifiers
The Netherlands defeated Belgium today to advance in the RWC 2023 qualifiers. The 23-21 victory was a rollercoaster ride. The win came via a penalty from center David Weersma with four minutes remaining. In defeating Belgium, the Netherlands have secured a place in the 2021 Rugby Europe Championship. They join …
Read More »Free Jacks edge Arrows in sloppy conditions
The New England Free Jacks took a 14-12 results over the visiting Toronto Arrows 14-12 at Union Point Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Played in wet and windy conditions, both sides took a tactical approach and continuity suffered as a result. A feeling-out process ended at the 9 minute mark when …
Read More »