The Dallas Jackals now have three players signed up for the 2024 Major League Rugby campaign. Following Sam Golla’s extension signed late in the regular season, the club has re-signed captain Jerónimo Gómez Vara and former Pumas scrumhalf Pedro Imhoff for a second season in Texas. Despite being the youngest …
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Canada’s Senior Men’s side will play their first test since November when they take on Tonga in Nuku’alofa on Thursday afternoon local time, late Wednesday night in North America. It’s the first of two tests at the home of the Ikale Tahi, who are preparing for the fast-approaching Rugby World …
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Argentina has announced a star-studded roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. With Michael Cheika in charge, Los Pumas will be captained by Julián Montoya. The hooker will play in his third Rugby World Cup and his first as captain. Montoya plays his rugby in England for the Leicester Tigers. He …
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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 Uruguay Take Bragging Rights Against Namibia to the World Cup Uruguay will take an upper hand to the World Cup against …
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The Miami Sharks have revealed their second official signing ahead of their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. South African flanker Roelof Smit will make the move from the Currie Cup, following Pumas scrumhalf Tomás Cubelli to the south of Florida. Smit, 30, represented South Africa at the 2013 World Rugby …
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Major League Rugby’s franchise in Atlanta is no more. The team known as Rugby ATL has been purchased by new owners and will be relocated for the 2024 season. No confirmation of the team’s new home has been made but sources have indicated to Americas Rugby News that LA is …
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Long-time USA star Danny Barrett has confirmed his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old most recently turned out for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby. He has now taken up an Executive Director role with the Golden Eagles, a non-profit organization that provides financial support to the USA’s men’s and …
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USA u20 captain Dominic Besag is a surprise inclusion in the Senior Eagles squad for their European tour. The Saint Mary’s College center is one of four players included in the 30-man roster who was not on the initial list of 34 potential tourists, the other three promoted from the …
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The Toronto Arrows have acquired versatile outside back Rewita Biddle and second row Jordan Brown from Rugby ATL. Heading the other direction is one international slot and salary cap considerations for the 2024 campaign. Toronto can now field 9 import players in 2024 and ATL 11. Biddle, 25, is a …
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The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News. It takes a look at the highs and the lows involving the Americas during the past week. UP South American 4 Nations Locked in for August The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, …
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