Canada

Seawolves extensions for AJ Alatimu and Ross Neal

The Seattle Seawolves have secured two more front line players on long-term contracts. AJ Alatimu and Ross Neal have both signed three year extensions that will keep them in the Pacific Northwest through the end of the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Alatimu arrived part-way through the season from Australia …

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Perfect start for USA at Tokyo Olympics

The USA are a perfect two wins from two to start their Olympic campaign. A late try from captain Madison Hughes helped the Eagles defeat a challenging Kenya in their first match. Hughes would grab a try and two conversions in a convincing win over Ireland, who softened the scoreline …

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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 Uruguay shine with Gastón Mieres hat-trick A star performance from Gastón Mieres saw Uruguay past Brazil, winning 36-13 in …

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Americas Rankings – July 25, 2021

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 18, 2021 edition considers …

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Tokyo Olympics: Men’s Sevens Preview

Opening up the Rugby Sevens at the Tokyo Olympics are the Men, who begin on Monday morning local time, Sunday evening in the Americas. A dozen teams have qualified with squads of 13 players each at their disposal. The pandemic and uncertainty surrounding the event sees less global stars involved …

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