Canada’s World Cup flyhalf Peter Nelson is set to join the Seattle Seawolves. The 27-year-old from Northern Ireland has agreed a deal for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season pending visa clearance. Once confirmed he will be the 7th Canadian international on the Seawolves roster. Nelson’s entire …

The first game of the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) will be between Peñarol and Selknam. To underline the growth of rugby in South America it is fittingly an Uruguayan vs Chile fixture. Moreover, the fixture will be at the Estadio Charrúa. ARN’s own Paul Tait has viewed …

Colombia play host to Brazil this coming Saturday. The match opens international competition for 2020 with the teams battling-it-out in a RWC 2011 Qualifier. RWC 2021 is to be played in New Zealand and is the next edition of what was formerly known as the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Las …

Chile’s first professional rugby team is Selknam. The team name sees a unique identity; one that is absent from existing Chilean sport. Selknam were  a native people of South America, specifically from the Patagonian regions of Chile and Argentina. They were among the final native groups to be encountered by …

The Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) kicks-off tomorrow. The opening match between Peñarol and Selknam and it will be broadcast for those within the region. For those outside of the region seeking to watch the match you will be able to do so on the official youtube channel,  SLAR …

The New England Free Jacks have made a sizable splash in the transfer market with the acquisition of US Eagles lock Ben Landry. A free agent since leaving Ealing Trailfinders prior to RWC 2019, the 28-year-old Wisconsin native joins the Boston franchise for the remainder of the 2020 Major League …

History will be made on Wednesday. Peñarol vs Selknam will kick-off the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), South America’s professional rugby competition. The inaugural fixture will be an Uruguayan vs Chilean fixture and will take place on Wednesday at the home of Los Teros, the Estadio Charrúa. ¡Este es …

Fans who braved some inclement Seattle weather on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling contest that saw the Seawolves defeat the Free Jacks 44-29 to earn their first win of the season. Click here to access the complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.

A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. Click here to access the complete match report. The following …

The Seattle Seawolves have reached back into their past for another veteran to bolster their ailing backs division. Having plucked Peter Tiberio out of retirement last week, the defending champions have now signed center William Rasileka for the remainder of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Rasileka starred for the …

Two tries from Ma’a Nonu helped San Diego win their fourth in a row as they came away from New Orleans with a 25-21 result over the Gold on Saturday. The Legion held NOLA scoreless in the second half with two late penalties from Joe Pietersen sealing the come-from-behind victory. …

The Gilgronis recovered from a poor first half to make the game interesting, but ultimately fell by 28-19 to Old Glory in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Click here to access a complete match report. The following video is courtesy of Major League Rugby.

The Toronto Arrows were winners on the road in the MLR on Sunday. The Canadian side were 28-18 winners in a match wherein they outscored the hosts by four tries to two. South Americans enjoyed the performance which saw tries to Leandro Leivas (2), Gastón Mieres and Tomás de la Vega. …

Selknam are to play host to Los Ceibos at Chile’s national stadium, the Estadio Nacional de Chile. The fixture will be a second round match in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) which begins on Wednesday, March 04. The opening match of the SLAR will be an Uruguayan vs …

Colorado reclaimed the winning feeling, bringing a halt to their three-game losing streak with a decisive 22-14 win over the visiting Warriors on Saturday. Rene Ranger’s double gave the Raptors a 15-0 lead before Utah added two late scores for a more favorable end result. Click here to access the …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Seattle Seawolves The two-time defending champions breathed a sigh of relief after earning their first win of the season over the …

USA star Carlin Isles has been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Los Angeles Sevens. The 30-year-old winger scored five tries during the tournament, the first being the 200th of his World Sevens Series career. Teammate Perry Baker followed him to the milestone in the very next …

South Africa recovered from a 19-point first half deficit to defeat Fiji in the Cup Final of the Los Angeles Sevens. It was a match that will go down as an instant classic on the World Sevens Series, the Blitzboks finally getting the win thanks to a Sakoyisa Makata try …

A stiff Texan breeze made for two contrasting halves at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday evening. It was Rugby United New York who adjusted best, riding a dominant first half to a 31-23 win over the feisty but ultimately second-best SaberCats. The opening arm wrestle went in favor of New York. …

The Toronto Arrows came away with a hard-earned 28-18 win over Rugby ATL at Lupo Field on Sunday afternoon. ATL were in the lead at halftime but the Canadian side pulled away in the final quarter of a highly physical encounter. Much of the early territory and possession favored the …