Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Turks & Caicos Islands Test match rugby this past weekend saw the Turks & Caicos Islands traveling to the British Virgin …
Read More »Ravens repeat as BC Premier League champions
The UBC Old Boys made it two BC Premier League titles in a row as they defeated Burnaby Lake 30-22 in the Rounsefell Cup Final on Saturday. It’s the first time the Ravens have been repeat winners since the 1990 and 1991 seasons, and their seventh title all told since …
Read More »Strong Canada squad named for u20 Qualifiers
Toronto Arrows winger Avery Oitomen is set to take his talents to the international stage when Canada faces off against the USA in June for a spot in the World Rugby u20 Trophy. Oitomen is one of four players attached to professional clubs in an impressive list of 32 that …
Read More »Rugby Canada re-launches Pacific Pride academy program
The Pacific Pride is officially back. On Wednesday a joint release from Rugby Canada and the BC Rugby Union confirmed that the senior academy program would again compete in the top division of BC rugby, the CDI Premier League, beginning in the 2019-2020 season. Originally conceived as a u20 side …
Read More »Will Percillier signs 3-year deal with Stade Français
One of Canada’s brightest prospects has signed a long-term contract with French Top 14 club Stade Français. Will Percillier joined the team in January on a short-term deal and the scrumhalf has now earned a senior academy contract that will keep him in Paris until at least the end of …
Read More »Seattle Seawolves sign Joey Iosefa
The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the signing of former NFL running back Joey Iosefa. The 27-year-old played for the Houston SaberCats during the 2018 Major League Rugby season and appeared during the preseason for the Seawolves but most recently has been running out for the Seattle Saracens in the CDI …
Read More »Austin Elite sign Canadian prospect Aidan McMullan
Austin Elite have added another Canadian to their ranks. Canada ‘A’ cap Aidan McMullan has signed with the Major League Rugby franchise, joining countrymen Josh Larsen, Travis Larsen, Doug Fraser, and recent addition Moe Abdelmonem in Texas. Fraser is expected to be publicly confirmed by the club next week when …
Read More »Canada’s Doug Fraser signs for Austin Elite
Doug Fraser is the newest Canadian to sign on for Major League Rugby. Originally reported by BC Rugby News, the Ladysmith, BC, native confirmed to Americas Rugby News that he will suit up for Austin Elite in the upcoming season. A midfielder with 3 test caps to his name, all …
Read More »Manawatu flyhalf Malcolm among new Arrows signings
The Toronto Arrows have confirmed the signature of eight more players for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Five players return from the spring/fall exhibition campaigns and there are three newcomers – New Zealand imports Sam Malcolm and Spencer Jones, and Canadian international Jamie Mackenzie. Joining the roster that now …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – November 1, 2018
The Rugby Weekend in Chicago will not just be an international spectacle. It is also an important one for Major League Rugby. The league owners will meet on Thursday in the Windy City to ratify the 2019 schedule. A final draft has already been circulated and barring any unforeseen circumstances …
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