Old Glory DC fans can breathe a sigh of relief with the announcement that Jason Robertson has re-signed with the team for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Soon to celebrate his 26th birthday, the star playmaker is currently in his native New Zealand playing for Counties Manukau in the …
Read More »Rugby ATL signs Life standout Daemon Torres
Rugby ATL have signed Life Running Eagles standout Daemon Torres for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old is the third newcomer to put pen-to-paper with the side after a successful trial period with Pathway 404 following prop Lincoln Sii and flanker Jalen Tatum. Torres was primarily used at …
Read More »One more year for Eric Duechle with Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed flanker Eric Duechle for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Affectionately nicknamed ‘The Beast’, the 34-year-old has been one of the club’s most popular figures among fans since the league’s inception in 2018. Duechle played all five matches during the 2020 campaign, starting two. His …
Read More »Nationale season on hold as France suspends amateur sport
Canadian international Peter Nelson is among a number of professional players in France whose season is now in question due to the ongoing pandemic. All amateur sport in France has been suspended until January 10 including the Nationale, the newly-established men’s third division. Elite-level professional sport will continue with both …
Read More »Dragons bring the heat on World Tens Day Three
The Asia Pacific Dragons were the talk of the town in Hamilton on Monday evening after an impressive Day Three at the World Tens Series. After a sluggish first day of the tournament the renowned touring side have won four from five including both matches to start Round 2. A …
Read More »Austin secures draft picks Mason Koch and Lui Sitama
The Austin Gilgronis have confirmed contracts with their two Collegiate Draft picks Mason Koch and Lui Sitama for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Koch begins his professional career at the age of 23 while Sitama is one year older. Koch was selected 16th overall and is the second hooker …
Read More »Dino Waldren extends NOLA contract through 2023
Dino Waldren has signed a one-year contract extension with the NOLA Gold, securing his place in New Orleans through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Eagles prop initially signed on a three-year deal in August of last year after departing the San Diego Legion. Waldren was included in the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina In their first match of 2020, Los Pumas were winners. A team missing European-based players defeated the Australia XV 19-15 …
Read More »Will Percillier scores in Top 14 debut for Stade Français
Will Percillier enjoyed a dream debut in the Top 14 for Stade Français on Sunday. The 21-year-old Canadian international was a second-half replacement against Toulouse and scored just moments after coming onto the pitch with his first touch of the ball. With the Parisians enjoying a big lead over their …
Read More »Highlights: Uruguay vs Spain
Spain went 1-0 up today against Uruguay. The teams met in the first of a two match series in Montevideo. There was good rugby played by both teams and lessons were learned. Both Uruguay and Spain are preparing for RWC 2023. They are using the November internationals as preparation. Click …
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