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Houston signs English academy duo Abgongbon and Ojo

The Houston SaberCats have announced the signings of Tomiwa Agbongbon and Kitan Ojo for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Though both arrive from England, notably they are US-eligible with Abgongbon born in New Jersey and Ojo originally from Houston. Agbongbon is a 21-year-old flanker who stands 6’3″ …

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Argentine Giants to team-up at Clermont

After months of speculation it is official – Clermont will soon be home to two Argentine giants. Following the recent signing of Marcos Kremer from Stade Français the club has now retained Tomás Lavanini on a new contract. Lavanini has signed a new contract to remain for the 2023-2024 season …

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Seattle acquire Adriaan Carelse from Dallas

The Seattle Seawolves is now home to Adriaan Carelse. The move sees the Rugby World Cup South African moving to Washington State from Dallas, Texas. He trades the Jackals for the Seawolves in what will be his third MLR team. Carelse joined the Dallas Jackals from Rugby ATL. As was …

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Bautista Ezcurra Out of Action

Bautista Ezcurra is out of action. The Argentine center will not play again this season. He has been ruled out of the final three rounds of the Pro D2 season. He will also miss out on possible play-off’s and promotion matches. Bautista Ezcurra is out with a broken wrist. He …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Argentina Narrowly Beaten in Final in Singapore Argentina finished second at the Singapore Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s were narrowly beaten 19-17 …

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Americas Players Secure European Semi Finals

The final four of Europe have been decided. This weekend saw the Quarter Finals of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup played. Americas players were involved in winning efforts. CHAMPIONS CUP United Rugby Championship (URC) leaders Leinster went into their home Semi Final as firm favorites. They did not …

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ATL outmuscles Old Glory in Georgia rain

Rugby ATL snapped their three-game losing streak with a 35-27 win over Old Glory DC at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. The home side’s larger physically superior forward pack dominated the set piece and wore down their opponents in cold and wet conditions. There was just over three minutes on the …

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Black Lion romp past Dogos

Black Lion romped to a big win over Los Dogos on Saturday Played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay the Georgian team were dominant throughout the opening half but the teams each scored 19 points after the interval. The Georgians won the contest 75-19. The two-time reigning champions of …

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