Nicolás Sánchez is set to join Pumas teammate Tomás Cubelli in Miami, according to reports from France. Rumored since departing Brive in June, the suggestion is now that the deal is done and Sánchez will indeed be attending the same training grounds as Lionel Messi. With his 35th birthday just …
Read More »MLR Notes: Campbell re-signs, Souchon to Utah, new NEFJ coach
The Hounds have locked in their captain for another campaign. Bryce Campbell has re-signed with Chicago with eyes set squarely on a more competitive season than their inaugural run in 2023. Campbell played every game for the Hounds this past season, starting all but two and playing the most minutes …
Read More »MLR Notes: Long-term deal for Aoake, Humphreys and Muller sign
Tomas Aoake has signed a three-year extension with San Diego, committing to the 2023 Finalists through the 2026 Major League Rugby campaign. The 28-year-old flyer was a staple in the Legion’s lineup this past season and was one of the league’s top try-scorers. Since arriving ahead of the 2022 season …
Read More »World Cup Quarter Final 2023 – Argentina vs Wales – ARN Guide
It is Los Pumas vs the Dragons for a place in the World’s Final Four. Both Argentina and Wales have been there before; this time one will earn he right to play in the Semi Finals by beating a different team to that of past campaigns. The teams have a …
Read More »MLR Notes: Kearney official for Chicago, Four more for San Diego
Another long-rumored arrival in Chicago is now official. Dave Kearney will play for the Hounds in the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old winger arrives from Dublin after spending the past 14 years with European giants Leinster and winning 19 caps for Ireland. Kearney made his senior professional debut …
Read More »Greg Peterson signs short-term deal with Glasgow Warriors
Greg Peterson has signed a short-term contract with the Glasgow Warriors. The US Eagles lock has agreed to return to the United Rugby Championship side as they manage the returns of their Scotland internationals, and deal with a recent season-ending knee injury to JP du Preez. It’s the second spell …
Read More »MLR Notes: Rossouw to Seattle, du Plessis and van Wyk re-sign
Another Namibia international will run out in Major League Rugby next season. Divan Rossouw has put pen to paper with the Seattle Seawolves. The 27-year-old outside back played in three of four World Cup games for the Welwitschias, including starts against Italy and New Zealand. Though born and raised in …
Read More »MLR Notes: DC lands ex-Pumas 7s star Müller, Murphy to Houston
Old Glory have landed another top class finisher ahead of the 2024 season. Former Pumas 7s star Axel Müller has signed on, joining Scotland international Damien Hoyland in a revamped backline that will be spearheaded by returning playmaker Jason Robertson. Müller’s signing is a surprise, given the 29-year-old had previously …
Read More »MLR Notes: Hoyland to DC, Landry to Chicago, SD confirms seven
Old Glory have snatched up another Scotland international for the 2024 Major League Rugby campaign. Damien Hoyland follows Rob Harley to the nation’s capital, arriving directly from the United Rugby Championship after spending a decade playing professionally with Edinburgh. A wing or fullback, the 29-year-old Hoyland starred with Scotland’s u20 …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Uruguay Claim the Maximum over Namibia Uruguay secured a bonus point win over a defiant Namibia in Lyon. Uruguay’s 36-26 win was by five …
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