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. This week’s Up and Under is the final edition of 2020. UP Prospective Americas test match Rookies for 2021 2021 …
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There does not look to be Americas Rugby Championship on the table in 2021. There will, however, be international competition within both North and South America and between both regions. The Americas qualifiers for Rugby World Cup 2023 will be played in the coming year. Competing in the qualifiers will …
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The year that none of us expected is nearly at a close. Like most, consider us at Americas Rugby News relieved! To go without any rugby at all to cover for several months was a challenge unlike any other we have experienced, and though there are yet hurdles to clear …
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Andrew Durutalo has committed to the 2021 Major League Rugby season with the Seattle Seawolves. The former US Eagles dual-international continues the club’s slow rollout of re-signings in recent weeks and follows fellow loose forwards Eric Duechle and Nakai Penny in extending his stay. For Durutalo this will technically be …
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The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of Belmont Shore winger Visesio Leasi for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. An imposing figure at 6’2″ (1.88m) and 240lbs (110kg), it’s the first professional contract for the 23-year-old. Leasi was born in American Samoa and played for Samoa Schools against Australia …
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Old Glory DC has secured a partnership with The St. James as their full-time training facility for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The sports complex, located in nearby Springfield, Virginia, served as the venue for the team’s two preseason games prior to the 2020 campaign. In addition to the …
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Mike Shepherd will play a fourth Major League Rugby season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 31-year-old hooker has extended his stay with the two-time champions, becoming the 13th player to renew during the off-season and third front rower. Injuries have disrupted Shepherd’s involvement with the team during his the first …
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The LA Giltinis will welcome a third player from Darren Coleman’s Shute Shield-winning Gordon side for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Having already confirmed hooker Mahe Vailanu and scrumhalf Harrison Goddard, LA will bring in front rower Robbie Abel to help bolster the scrum. At 28 years old Charlie …
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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 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby The second edition of the Súper Liga American de Rugby (SLAR) will have …
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Luca Tani will trade one cocktail for another as the Austin Gilgronis lock has signed for the LA Giltinis. The 25-year-old from Santa Cruz returns to his home state for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A late addition to the AG’s roster in 2020 from San Francisco Golden Gate, …
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