The Major League Rugby preseason match scheduled to take place in Houston on Saturday between the SaberCats and the Gold has been cancelled. NOLA are unable to field a side this weekend, with several players dealing with the effects of COVID-19. Houston will be hosting an open practice and a …
Read More »San Diego re-signs Fijian lock Jale Railala
The San Diego Legion have confirmed the return of Jale Railala. A late arrival during the 2022 campaign, the 26-year-old Fijian lock will be available for the entirety of the new season. Railala debuted in San Diego’s 11th game of the season and would then appear in their 7 remaining …
Read More »Justin Basson makes unexpected return to ATL
Justin Basson will be playing for Rugby ATL this season after all. The 28-year-old lock had initially departed the side to join the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. After five appearances, however, he has now returned to Atlanta for a second Major League Rugby campaign. Last season saw Basson …
Read More »World Cup Radar – CHILE – January 25, 2023
In less than nine months time Los Cóndores will be competing at Rugby World Cup. RWC 2023 will be the first involving Chile. The South Americans are the first new competitor since Russia qualified for RWC 2011. Chile’s involvement is hugely significant for the sport in the country and in …
Read More »Paddy Ryan opts for Tokyo instead of San Diego
Paddy Ryan won’t be returning to the San Diego Legion after all. The Australian international has opted instead to remain in Japan, signing for the Tokyo Black Rams of League One. Ryan confirmed the change of plans on social media. “I’m very excited to join the Black Rams for the …
Read More »Old Glory DC sign World Cup Semi Finalist Ramiro Herrera
Old Glory DC have signed a Rugby World Cup Semi Finalist. Ramiro Herrera is on his way to the USA from Argentina. The 33-year-old joins Old Glory DC for the upcoming season of Major League Rugby (MLR). A native of Patagonia, Herrera is a strong ball-carrying prop who will take …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Argentina the Champions of Hamilton Sevens Los Pumas 7’s started 2023 with a bang. The Argentines are the champions …
Read More »Uruguay – New Test Players since RWC 2019
There have been changes in Los Teros since Rugby World Cup 2019. The arrival of a professional team has matured the player roster. The gap from the club system to the test arena has been drastically reduced. Super Rugby 2023 will ensure that the Rugby World Cup 2023 roster is Uruguay’s …
Read More »New York signs Super Rugby center Teihorangi Walden
The New York Ironworkers have signed 29-year-old center Teihorangi Walden for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Taranaki in New Zealand, having previously represented his country the Junior World Championship and with the Māori All Blacks. Walden broke into the senior Otago provincial side as a 20-year-old …
Read More »Michael Baska returns to MLR with Chicago Hounds
Michael Baska will return to Major League Rugby after signing on with the expansion Chicago Hounds. The 28-year-old scrumhalf spent the past 18 months in the French Pro D2 with Rouen Normadie, but was granted an early release from his contract to move stateside. Baska played 9 games for Rouen …
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