Marcos Moneta has taken home the top Argentine rugby award for 2021. He was named as the best rugby player of the year by being awarded the Olimpia de Plata for 2021. Moneta was one of three finalists. The others were Pumas hooker and captain Julián Montoya and his teammate Marcos …

The Houston SaberCats have added a second South African age-grade flyhalf to their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Having already secured 22-year-old David Coetzer, the club have now signed 20-year-old Kian Meadon. Both have represented South Africa at u20 level. A product of the renowned Paarl Boys …

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of versatile midfielder William Talataina for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old makes the move from the Ponsonby club in Auckland’s premier division. He is set to reunite with former Auckland and Ponsonby teammate Danny Tusitala in DC. Talataina earned selection …

The Seattle Seawolves have announced the signing of loosehead prop Mzamo Majola on a three-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from the Sharks in South Africa and notably represented his country at the 2015 World Rugby u20 Championship. Majola made his Sharks debut …

The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of former Spain flyhalf Andrew Norton for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. At the same time the club has confirmed one-year extensions for No8 Siaki Vikilani and midfielder Mitch Richardson. Originally from South Africa, Norton developed in the Sharks age-grade system and …

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 Mexico win big against Cayman Islands Mexico played host to the Cayman Islands on Saturday afternoon. The match in …

USA Eagles international Brett Thompson has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 31. The Tempe, Arizona, earned 6 test caps and played in 32 World Sevens Series tournaments. He most recently represented his country at the Tokyo Olympics. Thompson was a starting winger on the USA u20 …

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 December 12, 2021 edition of …

Agustín Creevy’s impressive form continued today. The former Pumas caprain ran in two tries for London Irish in the team’s 33-10 road win over Pau in France. Creevy came off the bench to touch down twice in the try zone for the English Premiership side in the Chalenge Cup match. …

Argentines shined for Edinburgh in today’s upset win over Saracens. Pumas backs Emiliano Boffelli and Ramiro Moyano were among the point scorers for the Scottish side in what was a 21-18 win over English Premiership powerhouses, Saracens. Moyano crossed for one of Edinburgh’s two tries in the match. His try …

Mexico played host to the Cayman Islands this afternoon. The match in Mexico City was the final test match for teams from the Americas for the year of 2021. Las Serpientes were 39-13 winners at home against the Caymans. Despite the big win, it was the Caymans who held an …

Rugby New York have announced the signing of 28-year-old utility back Jason Emery for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealander arrives via Japan where he has most recently been playing for the Sanix Blues, having previously spent two years with the Sunwolves. Emery was an age-grade star …

The New England Free Jacks have announced the signing of tighthead prop Herman Agenbag on a three-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Just 21 years old, he is a product of the prestigious Grey College in Bloemfontein and has represented South Africa at u18 level. Agenbag played …

The Seattle Seawolves have signed tighthead prop Sam Matenga on a three-year deal that runs through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from New Zealand provincial side Tasman, he joins the returning Tim Metcher as primary options on the right side of the scrum for the 2022 campaign. Matenga, …

Juan Imhoff ran in two tries for Racing 92 in today’s Championship Cup match against the Northampton Saints. The Parisians were 45-14 winners in the Top 14 team’s match in England. The win was a dream start for Imhoff and Racing 92. Imhoff’s double came in the opening half. He …

San Diego have announced the signing of Australian lock Ben Grant for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old joins from the Queensland Reds development squad. At 6’9″ (2.05m) he will be the tallest player currently in MLR and among the tallest in league history with former Houston lock …

The New England Free Jacks have added 25-year-old Cam Davidowicz to their loose forward stable for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. A local product of the Mystic River club, he was a late call-up to the senior group from the development squad in 2021 and has now been promoted …

Rugby New York have confirmed the acquisition of USA international Chance Wenglewski from Rugby ATL. Already confirmed by the Ratlers is utility forward Evan Mintern, who moves in the opposite direction in trade. It’s a return to the Big Apple for Wenglewski, who played three games for the club on …

The Toronto Arrows have added a second prominent rugby figure to their staff as a coaching consultant. Former Canadian Women’s Head Coach Francois Ratier joins the club officially in January, joining Rob Howley in adding high level expertise to the Major League Rugby side. Originally from France, Ratier moved to …

Rugby New York have confirmed the long-rumored signing of flyhalf Sam Windsor for the 2022 season. Major League Rugby’s all-time points scoring leader makes the move from the Houston SaberCats, with whom he had been since their inception in 2017. Windsor holds the distinction of having started all 45 MLR …