Old Glory DC have signed collegiate wingers D’Montae Noble and Sam Cusano for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The pair were selected in the recent supplementary draft that also served as a dispersal of players previously signed to the withdrawn Dallas Jackals. Noble is a local player having grown …
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LA confirms signing of Australia star Matt Giteau
The LA Giltinis have formally announced the signing of Australia star Matt Giteau for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A veteran of 103 tests for the Wallabies between 2002 and 2016, he follows fellow centurion and long-time international teammate Adam Ashley-Cooper to Southern California. It’s an announcement long expected. …
Read More »SLAR 2021 – Season Fixtures
The 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season will begin on Tuesday, March 16. The 2021 SLAR season is divided into three stages. First, five rounds of the regular season will be played in Santiago and Valparaiso, Chile. Second, Montevideo will host rounds six to ten of the regular …
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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 World Sevens Series Returns The Madrid Sevens served as a precursor for World Rugby’s big announcement that the World …
Read More »Marcos Kremer scores in Stade Français win over Agen
Marcos Kremer was a try scorer this weekend. The Argentine enforcer touched down in Stade Français’ 41-20 win over Agen. Kremer’s 11th minute score was the second of six tries for the rampant Parisians. Kremer played the match in the second row. He was joined in the second half by …
Read More »Two tries for Rodrigo Bruni as Vannes extend Pro D2 lead
Rodrigo Bruni’s strong form continues in France. The Argentine N8 scored two tries in Vannes’ home win on Thursday. Vannes were 33-20 winners in a match wherein Bruno scored his second and third tries for Vannes. His first was in February in a win over Nevers. Bruni touched down for …
Read More »Cantorna and Hunt star in thrilling Exeter win over Wasps
North American exports accounted for all of Exeter’s points on Saturday as they came from behind to secure a late 31-29 road win over Wasps. What many are calling the Game of the Season is the 7th win in a row for the surging Chiefs, who are now just two …
Read More »Germán Kessler double gives Charente crucial victory
Germán Kessler was the hero for Charente. The Uruguayan hooker scored a double in the team’s 21-19 away victory over Aix-en-Province. The result was a crucail victory. Charente are playing for their survival in the Pro D2. The team remain bottom, though are now just one point behind Valence Romans. …
Read More »Benjamín Urdapilleta directs Castres to win over La Rochelle
The in-form Benjamín Urdapilleta has delivered again. The Argentine fly half scored 14 points for Castres in Saturday’s win over La Rochelle. The win moves Castres above Brive to now occupy 9th position in the Top 14. Urdapilleta landed four penalties and one conversion in the win. He also had …
Read More »Matías Moroni shines for Leicester Tigers win over London Irish
For the second time in as many games Matías Moroni was voted Man of the Match by Leicester Tigers supporters. The Argentine played outside center in what was a 33-32 win over London Irish. The win moves Leicester up to 8th position. London Irish occupy 6th. Moroni was joined in …
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