After a relatively quiet weekend that saw just three teams suiting up, the Major League Rugby preseason will shift into high gear this coming week. Ten teams will be taking to the field in various capacities with only Rugby United New York and the Austin Herd staying behind closed doors. …

Los Jaguares have injury concerns ahead of the facing the Georgia XV. In the first of two Super Rugby pre-season matches against the Eastern Europeans, there are players being monitored. Centers Matías Orlando and Juan Pablo Castro have not been involved in the preparations. The former will not face the …

Argentina have been drawn in a manageable pool for the 2020 U20s Championship. Los Pumitas will compete in Pool A against Ireland, Japan, and the two-time reigning champions, France. The 2020 World Rugby u20s Championship will take place from June 28 to July 18 in northern Italy. It is to …

World Rugby is to trial a new law in this year’s Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). During the competent will be take place from August 15 to September 12, the law 50:22. will be trialled. The law may have implications for how the sport is played. It will enable an attacking …

The Houston SaberCats have added US-eligible loose forward Mathew Faoagali to their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Originally signed in October 2018, he returned suddenly to his home in Australia prior to the start of the 2019 regular season campaign. Faoagali played for the Penrith Emus in …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Rugby ATL Atlanta’s brand new professional rugby team has now played its first game, and celebrated the occasion with victory. Rugby …

Rugby ATL took the field for the first time ever on Sunday, as they hosted the NOLA Gold for a preseason contest in front of a healthy crowd approaching 2,000 at Lupo Family Field. It was a winning feeling on Day One as ATL took a 34-33 win in an …

Germán Kessler made history. In his debut appearance in France he was a try scorer. Charente were at home against Pro D2 leaders, Perpignan. Kessler made his debut as a replacement, scoring a try with time up on the clock. Perpignan won the match 23-20. In doing so, the Catalans …

Chile is to receive French referees. Pierre Bru and Quentin Janicot will be in the country to officiate junior and senior tournaments at the Colegio Mackay over the coming weeks in Viña del Mar. The visit is part of an exchange, notes Rugby Chile. It is also to aid regional referees. …

Juan Imhoff has the second best strike rate in European Champions Cup history. The Argentine speedster has 27 tries from 45 appearances in the competition. The only player with a superior strike rate is Chris Ashton with 40 from 66 games. His most recent try was scored in today’s 39-22 …