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.

Dramatic coaching changes for Seattle Seawolves

Just days after appointing Pate Tuilevuka as new Director of Rugby, the Seattle Seawolves have made sweeping changes to their coaching staff for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Kees Lensing has been reassigned as Forwards Coach with Tuilevuka named Interim Head Coach. A pair of former …

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MLR Preview – LA Giltinis vs San Diego Legion

The next chance to knock off the table-topping LA Giltinis will go to the San Diego Legion. Though they have been tested at times against Toronto and Houston, it’s been largely smooth sailing for the expansion side who are a perfect four-from-four to start their Major League Rugby account. Oddly …

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MLR Preview – Rugby ATL vs NOLA Gold

It’s a Southern derby that kicks off Week 6 on Saturday evening as Rugby ATL opens the doors to The Snake Pit for NOLA Gold. Though there are still a dozen weeks ahead on the schedule, it’s a potentially pivotal contest for both if they harbor playoff ambitions in the …

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Federico Anselmi set for MLR ref debut

Major League Rugby will welcome another prominent international referee to its ranks on Saturday. Argentina’s Federico Anselmi will make his first appearance in the middle of the American competition when he takes charge of Utah’s home game against Houston. Anselmi’s 12-year tenure as his country’s most senior match official came …

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Old Glory adds Osea Kolinisau on short-term deal

Old Glory DC have confirmed a two-week contract with former Houston SaberCats fullback Osea Kolinisau. The long-time Fiji Sevens international joins the team with immediate effect. Also confirmed is an initial four-week agreement with Thomas Morani. Kolinisau captained Fiji to a Gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. One of …

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Cafeteros Pro almost upset Peñarol

Los Cafeteros Pro almost upset Peñarol on Wednesday evening. The Colombians competed until the death in what was a match decided by a single point. Peñarol were 14-13 winners. The Uruguayans put on their worst performance of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Los Cafeteros Pro caused …

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