Uruguay’s player roster is set to increase by eleven. Players are flying in to join the domestic-based players in Uruguay for the upcoming RWC 2023 qualifiers. Los Teros will play against the Argentina XV this coming weekend. The fixture is a warm-up ahead of the must-win RWC 2023 qualifiers. Uruguay …
Read More »Canada adds four players to UK Tour roster
Four players have been added to Canada’s roster for their two-week UK tour but two others have dropped out. Joining the squad from Major League Rugby are Corey Thomas and Siaki Vikilani, with Cooper Coats switching from the national sevens squad and UBC supplying Don Carson. Thomas and Vikilani have …
Read More »July Tests: USA – Uncapped Player Profiles
The Eagles have landed in the UK and are now preparing to take on the challenges of England and Ireland over the next two weekends. Having revised the squad following the withdrawal of Titi Lamositele and injuries to AJ MacGinty, Chance Wenglewski, and Conner Mooneyham, Gary Gold will have 10 …
Read More »Josateki Degei lands in New England
Josateki Degei has been added to the New England Free Jacks roster for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old fullback has arrived in Boston and will be available for the final three games against New York, Toronto, and ATL. Degei helped Fiji win an Oceania 7s …
Read More »Darren Coleman to leave LA for Waratahs
The LA Giltinis will have a new Head Coach in 2022. Darren Coleman is returning to Australia to take up the top coaching position at the Waratahs, signing a three-year deal with the Sydney-based Super Rugby franchise. A formal announcement is expected later this week. Coleman has led the Giltinis …
Read More »Free Jacks announce move to Quincy Stadium
The New England Free Jacks have announced a move to a new venue effective July 18 of this year. A multi-year agreement will see them leaving Union Point Stadium for Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, located 10 miles closer to central Boston and easily accessible from the local subway line. …
Read More »Four changes to USA squad, Bryce Campbell named captain
Gary Gold has been forced to make four changes to his Men’s Eagles squad for the upcoming tests against England and Ireland. Most notably AJ MacGinty has withdrawn after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus, with midfielder Bryce Campbell nominated as captain. Also ruled out due to injury are Chance …
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 Duque delivers as Brazil advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-0 on Saturday in São José dos …
Read More »LA survives Seattle heat to restore West Conference lead
The LA Giltinis were made to earn a 29-14 win over the Seawolves on Sunday that restored their place at the top of the Western Conference. Starfire Stadium’s usually raucous partisan crowd was somewhat subdued as spectators and players alike endured searing hot temperatures in the midst of a record-setting …
Read More »Dominant second half gives Austin win over San Diego
Austin secured a vital bonus-point win over San Diego on Saturday evening to stay within reach of a playoff spot. A 19-point haul in the second half led to a final score of 33-14 in favor of the Gilgronis at Torero Stadium. The home side raced away to an early …
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