Wilton Rebolo is set to become the first Brazilian to play in Super Rugby. The 27-year-old has signed on with the Western Force after winning a Major League Rugby title with Rugby New York in 2022. Since debuting for Os Tupis at the age of 20, Rebolo has been a …
Read More »Wian Conradie returns for third campaign with Free Jacks
Wian Conradie has committed to a third Major League Rugby season with the New England Free Jacks. The 28-year-old recently started both of Namibia’s tests in November, winning his 26th test cap in the victory over Canada in Amsterdam. Free Jacks teammate Le Roux Malan also played both matches. After …
Read More »San Diego signs Australian loose forward Finn Kearns
San Diego have signed another youngster with links to Australian rugby. After announcing Alex Horan just a few days ago, the Legion have now confirmed the addition of Finn Kearns for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He is the son of Phil Kearns, who alongside Tim Horan claimed World …
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 Chile on top of the South American 7’s World Chile are the 2022 South American 7’s champions. Los Cóndores …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are the first team to unveil their squad in its entirety for the upcoming season. For the most part the off-season has been one of refining, rather than rebuilding, with a strong core of returning players that account for almost 70% of the squad. Clearly the most …
Read More »Lance Williams joins Men’s Eagles for Dubai Sevens
The USA will send a heavily reinforced Men’s Eagles side to the Dubai Sevens. Among the traveling roster of 14 names is Utah Warriors flanker Lance Williams, who could make his international debut after impressing with the Headliners in the Premier Rugby Sevens. Captain Kevon Williams returns from injury alongside …
Read More »San Diego signs former Sunwolves back Alex Horan
The San Diego Legion have added another back to their roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Alex Horan arrives from Australia, having previously played with the Sunwolves in Japan. He is the son of former Wallabies great and current television pundit Tim Horan. A flyhalf or center, Horan …
Read More »Nate Brakeley commits to another year with New York
After leading Rugby New York to their first ever Major League Rugby title in 2022, club captain Nate Brakeley has committed to a fifth professional campaign with the club. The USA international has been with the organization since their inception in 2018. Brakeley was again a towering figure in New …
Read More »Kyle Stewart to play second season with Old Glory
Kyle Stewart will play a second Major League Rugby season with Old Glory DC. The 25-year-old New Zealander spent recent months playing with Taranaki in the National Provincial Championship. In his first campaign with the club Stewart featured in all 16 games including 14 starts. Most of those came at …
Read More »Toronto Arrows sign Pacific Pride back Ciaran Breen
The Toronto Arrows have signed promising Canadian back Ciaran Breen for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He joins from the Pacific Pride development program in Victoria, having recently been part of the National Senior Men’s Sevens squad. Breen is a product of Shawnigan Lake School and starred for Canada’s …
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