Mike Friday has been forced to make two changes to his Eagles side for the next stop on the HSBC Sevens Series in Singapore this weekend. Key duo Maka Unufe and Folau Niua have been ruled out with injury. Stepping into the main squad is Malon Al-Jiboori, who acted as …

Dan Payne isn’t stepping away, he’s stepping up. The USA Rugby CEO announced last month that he would be relinquishing his position at the end of the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. His destination, secret at the time, was yesterday confirmed to be World Rugby. The world …

It’s time for another collection of articles spinning around the world wide webisphere. Of course the biggest thing since sliced bread is the arrival of Major League Rugby. There’s some pieces on individuals, the Springbok test in DC, high school rugby, post-rugby careers, recent controversies involving Rugby Canada and D1A …

John Moonlight has today confirmed his retirement from rugby, effective immediately. The Canada Sevens captain will step away from the sport after nearly a decade in the spotlight, returning home to Ontario to pursue a career in firefighting. After making his debut at the 2009 Hong Kong Sevens, Moonlight would …

Uruguay have secured a match against Ulster as part of the 2018 November Internationals. Los Teros will play away against the Irish province in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Friday November 09. The match will take place at Kingspan Stadium, the home of Ulster rugby. Kick-off for the fixture has been …

Phil Mack has been named the official Major League Rugby Player of the Week. The Canadian scrumhalf earned the honor for his outstanding leadership role during the Seattle Seawolves win over the San Diego Legion on Sunday. Already acting head coach, Mack also stepped into the on-field captaincy role after …

Eagles forward Ben Landry has secured his first overseas contract. The 27-year-old has signed for Ealing Trailfinders of the Greene King IPA Championship, England’s second highest professional division, the club announced on Friday. Currently playing for the Glendale Raptors, Landry will join the club when his Major League Rugby commitments …

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 Major League Rugby It’s here. The dreams of USA fans have been realised as professional rugby stretched its legs once again …

The Seattle Seawolves put on a scrumming masterclass at Starfire Stadium, dominating the San Diego Legion by 39-23 to close out a thrilling opening weekend for Major League Rugby. Three penalty tries were the result as the Seawolves pack feasted on their inexperienced opposites from start to finish. Discipline in the …

The USA salvaged a 9th place Trophy Final victory on Day Two of the Kitakyushu Sevens after missing out on the Cup Quarter Finals on Day One. A resounding win over Japan in their first game of the day matched them with Ireland. Two tries from captain Nicole Heavirland proved …