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.

New England signs Namibia back row Wian Conradie

The New England Free Jacks have signed Namibia international Wian Conradie for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s welcome news for the 26-year-old loose forward who was left without a club following the sudden withdrawal of the Dallas Jackals. Conradie arrives from the UK where he was playing for …

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TSN to broadcast Arrows games in 2021

The Toronto Arrows have confirmed TSN as their media partner for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s a new agreement but follows a similar arrangement for the shortened 2020 campaign with all 16 regular season as well as potential post-season games to be carried on TSN platforms. This past …

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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. …

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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

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 …

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