Uruguay has added a match against the Argentina XV to give Los Teros three RWC warm-up fixtures. Taking place on September 07, Uruguay will play host to Argentina’s next of XV in the third of three home matches at Montevideo’s Estadio CharrĂșa. With the match against the Argentina XV finalized …
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Old Glory sign Penn State captain Jack McLean
Just days after announcing the signature of Mike Dabulas, Old Glory DC have dipped into the collegiate talent pool a second time. Penn State teammate Jack McLean has put pen to paper with the expansion side for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is the third new signing of …
Read More »SaberCats confirm Paul Healy as new Director of Rugby
The Houston SaberCats have a new Director of Rugby. Paul Healy will take over the role as well as that of Head Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, replacing departed Justin Fitzpatrick. Paul Emerick acted as Interim Head Coach to close the season. He will remain on staff …
Read More »England trim squad for Wales test
Eddie Jones has named a 33-man squad to prepare for Sunday’s test against Wales at Twickenham. The England supremo has cut four players from the group that trained last week – loose forward Alex Dombrandt, scrumhalf Ben Spencer, midfielder Ben Te’o, and fullback Mike Brown. Included in the group are …
Read More »Namibia book Warm-up matches against Kings
Namibia will play two matches against the Southern Kings as part of their preparations for the Rugby World Cup. The first will take place at their normal home of Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on August 31, the second on September 7 at the coastal location of Walvis Bay High …
Read More »NOLA sign former Dragons fullback Carl Meyer
After confirming a number of re-signings, the NOLA Gold have announced their first new name for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Former Dragons starter Carl Meyer has signed a three-year deal that will see him sticking with New Orleans through the 2022 MLR campaign. The 28-year-old joins from Welsh …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA With back-to-back victories over Samoa and other positive results under John Mitchell and Gary Gold, there is no question whatsoever …
Read More »Japan name squad to face USA in PNC decider
Japan have named a 26-man traveling roster for their final fixture of the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva on Saturday. The match against the USA will serve as a title decider for the competition, with both teams entering the match undefeated after the first two rounds. Loosehead prop Koki Yamamoto …
Read More »Dylan Audsley extends San Diego contract
Dylan Audsley has extended his contract with the San Diego Legion. The 25-year-old USA international started 11 games during the 2019 Major League Rugby season before a serious ankle injury brought an early end to his season. Specific terms of the new deal have not been released. Originally from London, …
Read More »Italy name squad for World Cup Warm-Ups
Italy have named a squad of 38 players to prepare for two upcoming warm-up matches ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Conor O’Shea has included 21 of the Benetton Treviso side that reached the Quarter Finals of the Guinness Pro 14 with only four based outside of the two Italian …
Read More »Americas Rankings – August 03 2019
Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 03 2019. They take into consideration results from Pacific Nations Cup matches involving competitors from the Americas. The USA’s 13-10 win over Samoa sees a 0.82 points gain for the Eagles. With it the …
Read More »Jaguares XV Blast Past SWD Eagles to Secure Spot in Semi Finals
Los Jaguares XV blasted their way past the SWD Eagles today to secure a spot in the Semi Finals of the Currie Cup First Division. In an obliteration the Argentine side won by 80 points as they completed an 83-3 victory. Back starting for the first time since March was …
Read More »Japan blitz Tonga in Osaka
A one-sided first half paved the way to a convincing 41-7 win for Japan over Tonga in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. Osaka’s Hanazono Stadium set an engrossing stage in the searing heat, another prelude to the upcoming Rugby World Cup now less than 50 …
Read More »Fiji cruise to victory over Canada
Fiji were well short of their best, but still had enough class to take a dominant 38-13 win over Canada in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup at Suva. As expected, it was a difficult match for the Canadians who struggled to find parity in any aspect of …
Read More »MacGinty kicks USA to win over Samoa
AJ MacGinty’s penalty kick on the last play of the game sealed a 13-10 win for the USA over Samoa in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup. It was a fortunate victory for the Eagles who otherwise struggled during the second half amidst windy and humid conditions in …
Read More »Glasgow opportunity for Jack Iscaro
Old Glory front rower Jack Iscaro has been handed a short-term training contract with the Glasgow Warriors. The 21-year-old will spent the next few months with the Guinness Pro 14 side before returning to Washington in December ahead of the expansion team’s first Major League Rugby campaign. Comfortable at both …
Read More »Uruguay To Play Two RWC Warm-Up Matches in August
Uruguay is to play two RWC warm-up matches in August, the URU has confirmed. The two fixtures will be Los Teros’ final stage of preparation for RWC 2019 which begins with Japan vs Russia on Friday September 20. Uruguay will compete in Pool D at RWC 2019. For the South …
Read More »Notable Additions in Argentina Roster For South Africa
Notable additions have been made in Argentina’s roster for South Africa. Los Pumas will play host to the Springboks in Salta on Saturday, August 10. The round three Rugby Championship fixture is a final round match due to the reduced schedule because of 2019 being a RWC year. Back from …
Read More »Dan Faleafa set to join Austin Elite
Dan Faleafa’s latest rugby adventure will be in the USA. The 30-year-old Tongan international is set to join Austin Elite for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is slated to start on the blindside flank for the Ikale Tahi against Japan in the second round of the Pacific Nations …
Read More »Gold extensions for Yungert and Tonga’uiha
The NOLA Gold’s re-signing spree continues as two more key players have extended their stay at the club for a further two seasons. Scrumhalf Holden Yungert and flanker Moni Tonga’uiha have committed to New Orleans through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Yungert has started all 24 of the Gold’s …
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