Old Glory DC have added a third match to their preseason schedule. Rugby ATL will travel to Virginia on Saturday, March 13. It’s yet to be confirmed, however, if the game will be played the indoor facility of The St. James in Springfield or Old Glory’s new outdoor venue Segra …
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Bolton Equities acquire majority RUNY ownership
Rugby United New York have new majority owners. The team has confirmed that New Zealand-based private investment firm Bolton Equities has purchased all of co-founder James Kennedy’s shares held by Farneigh Group. Former CEO Pierre Arnald retains a 10% share of the team. Kennedy is the founder and CEO of …
Read More »Seattle Seawolves sign Juan Pablo Aguirre from RUNY
The Seattle Seawolves continue their players recruitment ahead of the new season. The latest player added to the 2021 roster is Juan Pablo Aguirre. He trades one coast for another as he departs Rugby United New York. Seattle will be the third Major League Rugby club for Aguirre. The 26-year-old …
Read More »Brazil is reluctant to include foreigners in SLAR team
Brazil is reluctant to include foreigners in the country’s Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) team. Instead, the team may exclusively be Brazilian. The only players not from Brazil will be players who have played for Brazil or may do so in 2021. Starting in March, the 2021 SLAR season …
Read More »Los Cafeteros Pro draft 10 Argentine players for SLAR
Los Cafeteros Pro have drafted 10 Argentine players for the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). As shown below Telemedellín sport journalist Santiago Ramírez tweeted the list of players. All ten players are uncapped. Pilar: Javier Corvalán. Hooker: Agustín Acosta. Segunda línea: Ramiro Tallone y Lautaro Simes. Ala: Felipe Puertas. …
Read More »Los Pumas 7’s roster named for pre-season
Argentina has named an 18-man roster for the 2021 pre-season. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora has included familiar players as well as names from the Argentina XV and one from the 2020 Tri Nations. Lucio Cinti was an unused replacement in Argentina’s historic win over New Zealand. The 20-year-old is …
Read More »Manuel Nogués to play SLAR for Peñarol
Manuel Nogués is to play Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) for Peñarol. In an interview with El Ciudadano the Argentine scrum-half told Lisandro Olearo of the move. It will not be his first time playing in Uruguay. Nogués spent 2020 playing for Carrasco Polo with whom he was an …
Read More »Perpignan signs Patricio Fernández from Lyon
Perpignan have signed Patricio Fernández from Lyon. The Pro D2 club have secure the services of the Argentine back on a long-term deal. Fernández departs Lyon, whom he joined in 2019 from Clermont. The move is set to be made official and it has been reported by Le Progrès. It means …
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. This week’s Up and Under is the first edition of 2021. UP Los Cafeteros Pro Rodolfo Ambrosio is to coach …
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Professional rugby will debut in Colombia in 2021. The country’s first professional team, Los Cafeteros Pro, will compete in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Colombian side will join teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The 2021 season will be played from March 16 to May …
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