Canterbury will once again be the official kit supplier for USA Rugby. The national sporting body has signed a five-year deal with the England-based apparel company that will see Canterbury supply kit for all of the USA’s national programs – including the Falcons, Select XV, and All-American programs. The partnership …
Read More »US Eagles call for Harley Wheeler
The US Eagles have been forced to make three changes to their roster for the Americas Rugby Championship. Dropping out of the squad are Ben Landry, Ryan Matyas, and Tim Maupin. Second row Landry was forced off early with a head knock while playing for Ealing on the weekend, while …
Read More »ARN Podcast #4 – Curry Hitchborn
This episode features a good chat with Curry Hitchborn to talk about UBC and the pathway from college rugby to the pros. We also cover the last week of the international test window and what lies ahead for the Americas in the coming months. The ARN Podcast is available on: …
Read More »Salaber picks law over Legion
The San Diego Legion will be looking for a new midfield star after it was confirmed that Anthony Salaber will not be returning to the team for the 2019 season. Originally reported by DJ Coil Rugby, the 24-year-old Cal Berkeley product has instead opted to step away from Major League …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Canada Qualifies For RWC 2019 After falling to the USA last year and Uruguay in February it is finally mission accomplished …
Read More »UBC repeat as Canadian University Men’s Champions
The UBC Thunderbirds claimed their second consecutive Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship on Sunday. They defeated the Queen’s Gaels 21-10 in the final at Centennial Stadium in Victoria. Last year’s finalists UVic took third overall. Queen’s had the better of the first half with a Trevor Helgason try, converted by …
Read More »ARN Podcast #3 – Kate Zackary, Paul Tait
This week we hear from various people about all the past week’s internationals. Women’s Eagles captain Kate Zackary was kind enough to chat with us about their recent European tour, and ARN’s own Paul Tait breaks down what we saw last week and what’s ahead this weekend. Last call for …
Read More »Canadian University Men’s Championship Preview
The second edition of the Canadian University Men’s Championship kicks off on Wednesday. Six teams from across the country will compete for the title with the University of Victoria acting as hosts. The teams have been drawn into two pools and will play three games each with the finals coming …
Read More »NOLA snap up All-American prop duo
Make it two more signings for the New Orleans Gold. Joining the team for the 2019 Major League Rugby season are a pair of All-American props. Matt Harmon arrives from Life University with Kevin Sullivan heading east from the Cal Golden Bears. Both were named 2018 Collegiate All-Americans. Earning 1st …
Read More »NOLA add All-American Nick Feakes
Nick Feakes has put pen to paper with the New Orleans Gold. The Lindenwood flyhalf will join the team for the 2019 Major League Rugby season, the latest in a string of signings from the club that missed out on the playoffs in the inaugural 2018 campaign. An All-American in …
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