Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

Seawolves feast on SaberCats in Tukwila

The two bottom teams on the Major League Rugby table brought their 2021 campaigns to a close on Thursday evening in Tukwila. It was the Seattle Seawolves who ended on a high, securing a 40-21 win over the Houston SaberCats with a six-try performance. Seattle were in control from the …

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Wian Conradie to leave Free Jacks for Gloucester

Wian Conradie will depart the New England Free Jacks at the end of the season after signing on with English Premiership club Gloucester. The Namibian loose forward makes a return to England after one season in Major League Rugby having previously played with Doncaster in the RFU Championship. A member …

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Test Match Preview – Wales vs Argentina

Seven days after a 20-20 draw, the Dragons and Los Pumas meet again in a series decider in Cardiff, Wales. Quite simply, the winner on Saturday will secure a series victory. For Argentina there is also the historical prospect of completing a European tour unbeaten. Wales enter the match with …

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MLR Team Of The Week

The last weekend without the international tourists in attendance gave a few different players a chance to make their mark, with a certain Utah scrumhalf earning our applause. At the same time some of the usual suspects also showed their class with the playoff picture now all but sorted. 1 …

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Riekert Hattingh suspended after Red Card in Dublin

USA Eagles back row Riekert Hattingh has received a four-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher during Saturday’s test match in Dublin. Hattingh received a red card from referee Mathieu Raynal after the incident part-way through the second half. The Seattle Seawolves captain will therefore miss the …

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