Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of COVID-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week. UP Sebastián Piñeyrua Sudamérica Rugby President Sebastián …
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Nick Civetta has turned down a contract extension with Pro D2 club Vannes in favor of a unique educational opportunity at Oxford University. The US Eagles lock will take up a two-year Masters Degree program in Renewable Energy Systems. His decision was first reported by Ouest France in late May, …
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A recent decision from the World Rugby Executive Committee to extend the Regulation 8 amendment regarding residency qualification by one year has not come without criticism. The new five-year requirement was to come into effect on January 1, 2021, but has now been pushed to 2022. That it was made …
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The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of Scottish age-grade international James Malcolm for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from London Scottish in the RFU Championship, the 25-year-old represented Scotland at both the 2013 and 2014 World Rugby u20 Championships. Malcolm joined the Glasgow Warriors in 2014 and …
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Ciaran Hearn will stick with Old Glory DC for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The Canadian international has committed to the second of his two-year contract announced in December of 2019. Hearn, 34, joined the club after playing in his third World Cup for Canada. His 73 test caps …
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New England Free Jacks second row Jackson Thiebes has extended his stay with the club through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old will play in his second season as a professional in 2021, having joined the team ahead of their very first exhibition match in October 2018. A …
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Rugby United New York have extended versatile forward Rob Irimescu through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old is the 11th returning player confirmed by the club, and third announcement this week following new prop Zak Taulafo and fullback Ben Foden. Irimescu won Collegiate All-American honors as a hooker …
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Psalm Wooching will stay with the San Diego Legion for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. With the potential of a new franchise looming in his native Hawai’i, the 26-year-old flanker will see out at least the second of his existing three-year contract. After winning four caps for the Eagles …
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Luke Beauchamp and Matías Freyre will play for the Houston SaberCats in the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The club confirmed the return of the duo today on social media. It’s not immediately clear if this is an extension or continuation of their existing contracts. Now entering his third MLR …
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Ben Foden has re-signed with Rugby United New York for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 35-year-old England international will play his third season in the North American professional league since signing from Northampton Saints in 2018. In his two campaigns Foden has been an ever-present for RUNY, starting …
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