ARN Player of the week is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It recognizes the top performers from the Americas over the past week. How spirits can change in the span of a week. After the Pumas triumph over the All Blacks and a palatable draw against the Wallabies, …
Read More »LA confirms Mika Kruse arrival from Raptors
The latest signing announcement from the LA Giltinis is the confirmation of Mika Kruse for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the withdrawn Colorado Raptors, following Blake Rogers and Nick Boyer. Raptors captain Luke White is also expected to join the expansion side. Kruse enjoyed a breakthrough …
Read More »Billy Stewart signs long-term NOLA extension
Billy Stewart is the latest player to commit his long-term future to the NOLA Gold. The 26-year-old lock has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him stay at The Gold Mine until at least the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Rhode Island native has …
Read More »Djustice Sears-Duru re-signs with Seattle Seawolves
Djustice Sears-Duru has signed on for a third Major League Rugby campaign with the Seattle Seawolves. The 26-year-old Canadian international has been a staple for the team since arriving part-way through the 2019 season, which culminated in Seattle’s second consecutive MLR Shield title. With 52 test caps Sears-Duru is already …
Read More »Eagles prop Paddy Ryan returns to Austin
US Eagles prop Paddy Ryan will return to Austin for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Now just days away from his 30th birthday, the tighthead specialist departs Rugby United New York after two seasons to join the Gilgronis having played under their original moniker – the Elite – during …
Read More »LA signs Smith twins from Queensland Reds
The LA Giltinis have another brother duo for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Super Rugby prop twins Ruan and Jean-Pierre (JP) Smith will join from the Queensland Reds, following previously announced Harry and Sean McNulty. Originally from South Africa, the 30-year-olds emigrated to Australia in 2010 and have played …
Read More »2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will return to 16 teams
The Women’s Rugby World Cup will expand from 12 to 16 teams, World Rugby has confirmed. The change will begin for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025. The 2021 edition will be a 12-team tournament. The 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup will be ninth the ninth in history. The …
Read More »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 Brazil Women’s Sevens Brazil proved a class apart to win the Sudamérica Sevens at the Carrasco Polo club in …
Read More »LA signs USA u20 halfback Jeffrey Peleseuma
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of Junior All-American halfback Jeffrey Peleseuma through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. At 20 years old, his birthday celebrated just days ago, Peleseuma is currently the youngest player in the league publicly contracted for next year. A native of San Francisco, Peleseuma …
Read More »First Saracens try for Sophie de Goede against Bristol
It was another first for Canadian international Sophie de Goede against Bristol on Saturday. Forced into the second row by the return of England’s Poppy Cleall, de Goede remained a running threat and was rewarded with her first try as a professional in the 36-10 win over the Bears. 💬 …
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