The Austin Gilgronis have confirmed the signing of Canadian winger Jeff Hassler for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives after spending the last season-and-a-half with the Seattle Seawolves, whom he joined part-way through the 2019 campaign. Hassler, 28, lifted the MLR Shield with the Seawolves in his first …

Brad Tucker will suit up for a third season of Major League Rugby with the Seattle Seawolves, the club has confirmed. The 28-year-old second row was most recently spotted playing for the Ohio Aviators at the World Tens Series. Since arriving from New Zealand ahead of the 2019 campaign Tucker …

There was actually other rugby to watch this past weekend. For example the Premier 15s where a dozen of North America’s finest were suiting up. Tony Lamborn and Jordan Olsen were try-scorers in the Mitre 10 Cup and Joe Johnston got the start in Bay of Plenty’s win over North …

Major League Rugby has unveiled its kit lineup for the 2021 season. Last year’s provider Paladin continues and has produced some striking designs. As they were a year ago, the overall reception has been positive. In general many teams have opted for similar designs to the 2020 lineup, which makes …

Juan Manuel Cat has stepped away from Uruguay’s High Performance program. The 24-year-old has decided to prioritize work over rugby. He has not retired from international rugby and nor has see closed the door on professional rugby. Cat joined Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) side Peñarol at the start …

Portugal Head Coach Patrice Lagisquet has selected 38 players to prepare for the upcoming test series against Brazil. Os Lobos will host Os Tupis on November 21 and 28, with both games to be played in Lisbon. Each team has won two of their four previous meetings. It’s a nearly …

Scotland dual-international Adam Ashe is heading to Los Angeles. The 6’4″ (1.93m) No8 departs Glasgow Warriors after eight seasons to join the expansion Giltinis for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He follows Exeter Chiefs lock Dave Dennis in making the move from the UK to the USA. Ashe made …

Argentina’s win over New Zealand was truly nationwide. The 23 match-day players were from clubs and cities from across the country. On the one hand, 13 of Argentina’s twenty-three players are not from Buenos Aires. On the other hand, all but 4 of Argentina’s players at RWC 2007 were from …

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 Argentina Los Pumas did it! Argentina completed an historic win over New Zealand on Saturday. The 25-15 result was …

The USA Men’s Eagles Sevens program will look to make up for lost time by holding in intra-squad competition over two weekends in December. Dubbed the Golden Eagles Showdown Series, there will be two games each on December 4, 5, 11, and 12 at the Elite Athlete Training Center in …

Records were set in Argentina’s win over New Zealand on Saturday. The historic triumph means Los Pumas are now one of seven countries to have beaten the All Blacks. In terms of individual players, 12 Pumas from the match also have test wins over Australia and South Africa. Matías Alemanno …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It ranks the men’s test team 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 November 15, 2020 edition follows Saturday’s …

Women’s Eagles Head Coach Rob Cain has named 49 players to take part in the upcoming Stars and Stripes series. The two sides will go head-to-head at Infinity Park on November 18 and 21 as a conclusion to the eight week high performance camp. Three additional players have been called …

Nicolás Sánchez set a record in Argentina’s win over New Zealand. The Argentine play-maker scored all 25 points in Argentina’s 25-15 victory this morning. 25 points is the most ever by an Argentine player in a match against New Zealand. It is also the third highest of any player. Only …

Argentina’s first match was 2020 has come and gone. It will not easily be forgotten. The South Americans may history, defeating New Zealand for the first time. Pablo Matera led by example; putting in one of the greatest flanker showings in the modern era. The captain led well and his …

History has been made. Argentina complete an historic win over New Zealand. The 25-15 win was Los Pumas’ first ever victory over the All Blacks. Nicolás Sánchez scored all of Argentina’s points; this, though was a dedicated team effort. Captain Pablo Matera dedicated the win to all the players who …

The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of Australian international Dave Dennis. He arrives direct from the English Premiership and Champions Cup title-winning Exeter Chiefs on a contract that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Dennis, 34, won 18 caps for the Wallabies between 2012 and 2013. Primarily …

Sophie de Goede will make her first start for Saracens at No8 when they take on Wasps at Copthall Stadium on Saturday. The Canadian international is one of a dozen North American exports named on team sheets this weekend. de Goede will line up alongside ex-England prop Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark, …

Brazil will tour Portugal this month. A 30-man roster has been named for the two match tour. Os Tupis are to fly from São Paulo to Portugal on Sunday. The two match series will see matches taking place in Lisbon on November 21 and 28. The matches will be capped …

Dallas have confirmed a ninth addition from the withdrawn Colorado Raptors. Tighthead prop Marco Fepulea’i has signed with the Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, following fellow front rowers Kelepi Fifita and Chad Gough to Texas. Fepulea’i, 25, immediately established himself as the first choice No3 at Glendale …