NOLA Gold have confirmed another contract extension, this time for 23-year-old lock William Waguespack. The USA u20 cap signs on for the 2021 Major League Rugby season after missing out on field time during to the shortened 2020 campaign. A native of New Orleans, Waguespack joined the Gold ahead of …
Read More »Major League Rugby partners with American Airlines
Major League Rugby has announced a multi-year agreement with American Airlines to become the official travel partner of the professional league as it enters its fourth year. Specifics of the deal were not disclosed in an official release, with the league simply stating that the partnership would provide ‘a number …
Read More »World Rugby set to postpone Rugby World Cup 2021
World Rugby has recommended a postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021. The news came on Tuesday of their preference to delay the tournament for one year, with a final decision to be made in one week’s time. Ratification by the Rugby World Cup Board and the World Rugby Executive Committee …
Read More »USA eyeing England and South Africa mid-year tests
USA Rugby are hoping to secure a test match against South Africa this summer. Head coach Gary Gold revealed to RugbyPass that the idea has been proposed for the Eagles to face the Springboks as a warm-up for the defending World Cup champions prior to their series against the British …
Read More »RUNY re-signs veteran back Chris Mattina
Rugby United New York have confirmed the re-signing of versatile back Chris Mattina for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old native of Manhattan returns for a third campaign having been one of the club’s most reliable performers in their first two seasons. Mattina signed on with RUNY after …
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 RWC 2023 Rest Days RWC 2023 will have a minimum of five rest days between matches. The change comes …
Read More »Nafi Ma’afu makes pro debut for Perpignan
Former USA u20 lock Nafi Ma’afu made his long-awaited professional debut on Friday night. The 22-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, was a 54th minute replacement for French Pro D2 side Perpignan in their 24-20 victory over Valence Romans at Stade Aimé Giral. Ma’afu has patiently waited for his opportunity. He signed …
Read More »Unbeaten Argentina win back-to-back Madrid 7’s tournaments
Los Pumas 7’s were crowned champions today in Madrid. In doing so, Los Pumas 7’s won back-to-back Madrid 7’s tournaments. There were three matches today. Los Pumas 7’s recorded a 38-0 win over the USA and a 36-19 win over Kenya. They were followed by a rematch with Kenya in …
Read More »Two tries for Rachel Johnson as Exeter romp to victory
Rachel Johnson had a day to remember in her first Premier 15s start on Saturday. The USA international scored two tries as Exeter romped to a club record 76-5 win over Durham Sharks at Sandy Park. It’s the sixth win in a row for the Chiefs, who haven’t tasted defeat …
Read More »Set piece dominates scrappy Rugby ATL warm-up
Major League Rugby fans were treated to an early look at Rugby ATL’s squad for the upcoming season as the team live-streamed their intra-squad match on Saturday night. Team Silver took the spoils with a 17-7 win over Team Black in a scrappy contest dominated by the set piece. Both …
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