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.

Crusaders sign Pablo Matera for 2022 Super Rugby

The Crusaders have signed Pablo Matera for the 2022 Super Rugby season. Matera will move from Paris, France to Christchurch, New Zealand to continue his professional rugby career. It will be the fourth country that Matera has played professional rugby in. He previously played for the Leicester Tigers (UK), Los …

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MLR Team of the Week

Another busy week of Major League Rugby action saw all six teams in action. Unlike previous weeks, only one match was decided by seven points or less. Undoubtedly the top performance was that of the Toronto Arrows, whose tremendous win over New York is rewarded with four selections. 1 – …

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San Diego signs ex-Houston pair Loots and Comptat

The injury-stricken San Diego Legion have reinforced their ranks with Major League Rugby experience. Inside center Tiaan Loots and second row Victor Comptat have joined the team ahead of their match against the New England Free Jacks this weekend. Both played for the Houston SaberCats last year. Loots was the …

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Jérémy Lenaerts back in the frame for SaberCats

Jérémy Lenaerts has re-joined the Houston SaberCats for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old second row signed with the club from the Seattle Seawolves in the off-season but earlier this year opted out of the season due to health concerns related to the pandemic. Lenaerts was …

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