The Olímpia Lions and Os Cobras had a hard-fought contest today in Montevideo. The Olímpia Lions got the job done, winning 19-15. The result sees the Paraguayans sealing their place in the Semi Finals of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Os Cobras remain in fifth spot ahead of …
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Austin signs ex-Raptors winger Nick Johnson
Austin have confirmed the signing of former Raptors winger Nick Johnson for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old Denver native was on the books for the Colorado franchise in 2020 but did not make an appearance before the season was cancelled. Johnson was a regular …
Read More »Free Jacks testing former Jayhawks lineman Ngalu Fusimalohi
Former Collegiate Football standout Ngalu Fusimalohi has joined the New England Free Jacks on a four-week trial. The 28-year-old was named Offensive Lineman of the Year as a junior for the Kansas City Jayhawks. He played four seasons at the Big 12 school. Fusimalohi is not new to rugby. Born …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Peñarol vs Cafeteros Pro
The final match of round either of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) will be Peñarol vs Los Cafeteros Pro. It is an Uruguayan vs a Colombian team; yet, it is also a match wherein two Colombians who were on the 2020 Peñarol roster will play for Los Cafeteros …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Jaguares XV vs Selknam
Los Jaguares XV and Selknam clash on Wednesday. Their match is the second out of three for the day in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Argentine side go in to the match unbeaten; the Chileans have lost three of their first seven fixtures. Selknam have played well …
Read More »SLAR Preview – Olímpia Lions vs Cobras
It is the business end of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Three of the for Semi Finals places have been claimed. It is do or die for Os Cobras Brasil XV. The Brazilian side must defeat the Olímpia Lions in round eight to stay in the hunt. …
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 Toronto Arrows Toronto’s first home game at their temporary base in Atlanta was a winning one and then some. …
Read More »All Blacks in talks for October test against Eagles in Vegas
There are plans for the USA to face New Zealand in October 2021. Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Liam Napier notes that the match is being positioned to be played on Saturday October 23, 2011. The new home of NFL franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders is positioned as the …
Read More »Sophie de Goede stars as Saracens hold Premier 15s lead
Saracens maintained their six point lead over Harlequins with a 38-29 over Loughborough Lightning on Saturday. Sophie de Goede was the star for the winners, scoring two tries including a 75-meter intercept. The gifted Canadian No8 also kicked four conversions for a personal haul of 18 points. WHAT. A. TRY.@sophie_degoede …
Read More »New York beats DC in Jersey City scrap
Rugby United New York came away from their Jersey City debut with a 38-34 win over Old Glory DC at Cochrane Stadium on Sunday. It was an exciting back and forth contest that featured ten tries in all and no shortage of physical confrontation. The first try came from an …
Read More »Mack Mason a match-winner for Austin over ATL
A Mack Mason penalty goal with time expired gave the Austin Gilgronis a 17-15 win over Rugby ATL at Bold Stadium on Saturday evening. The result is an historic occasion for one of Major League Rugby’s founding members, the first time they have won three matches consecutively. It was an …
Read More »LA survives SaberCats scare in Houston
The LA Giltinis survived a stern challenge from the Houston SaberCats at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. It wasn’t until the final quarter when they pulled away to secure the 48-33 win, with the home side just one point behind until the 65th minute. Barely two minutes were on the …
Read More »San Diego counts cost of victory over Utah
San Diego earned a convincing 31-29 win over the Utah Warriors at the Dignity Health Track Field on Saturday. It came at a cost, however, as a serious injury to Eagles utility back Dylan Audsley dampened what was an otherwise uplifting performance. Barely a minute was on the clock when …
Read More »NOLA edge New England in wet weather special
NOLA claimed a 30-29 victory over New England at The Gold Mine in challenging conditions on Saturday. The match kicked off in the rain and with large pools of water on the pitch, but despite the inclement weather both sides provided fans with an entertaining spectacle. It was a difficult …
Read More »Peñarol have no specialist Uruguayan fly halves
Peñarol are competing without any specialist Uruguayan fly halves. The Uruguayan team is enjoying a strong season in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). After seven rounds Peñarol are in second position and have qualified for the Semi Finals. The team’s starting fly half in all matches has …
Read More »Domingo Miotti kicks Western Force to last-gasp win over Waratahs
Domingo Miotti kicked the Western Force to a 31-30 victory earlier today. The Argentine fly half landed a penalty in the final play of the match to give the Western Force a last-gasp victory. Miotti was joined by fellow former Jaguares Tomás Cubelli and Santiago Medrano in the starting line-up. …
Read More »Arrows put half-century on Seawolves in Atlanta
Toronto’s first home game at their temporary base in Atlanta was a winning one, and then some. An early kickoff time and the coast-to-coast travel seemed to leave Seattle devoid of energy as they were beaten from start to finish with the final score reading 52-7 in favor of their …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Old Glory DC
A first ever meeting between Rugby United New York and Old Glory DC was just two weeks away when the Major League Rugby season was cancelled in 2020. Fast forward a little over a year and finally two of the nation’s iconic cities will collide in Jersey city – in …
Read More »Jaguares XV set record in big win over Cafeteros Pro
A new record was set this evening. Los Jaguares XV set a new Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) record. The Argentine side were 80-7 winners over Los Cafeteros Pro. Sebastián Cancelliere ran in four in what was a twelve tries to one victory. Los Cafeteros Pro went in to …
Read More »MLR Preview – Austin Gilgronis vs Rugby ATL
The Austin Gilgronis and Rugby ATL will collide for the first time on Saturday evening. On offer is another first – a chance for Austin to win three games in a row for the first time in franchise history. Last weekend’s victory at the death against NOLA was just the …
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