The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Abington native Danny Collins for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A High School All-American and product of the Boston Irish Wolfhounds, the 26-year-old outside back returns after impressing in his first season as a professional. Collins appeared at fullback during New England’s …

The Jaguares player exodus continues. Gonzalo Bertranou has departed Argentina for Wales. The 27-year-old will play for Pro 14 side the Dragons. The Dragons are the eastern-most Welsh region. The team plays home matches in Wales’ third largest city, Newport. Bertranou was Mario Ledesma’s preferred scrum-half in 2018. In 2019 …

USA international Gabby Cantorna has been named Player of the Month by Exeter Chiefs for the month of January. The team won both of their games including a notable upset win over Saracens, who had not tasted defeat since October 2018. They have since recorded their fifth consecutive victory. Cantorna …

The San Diego Legion appear set to call Cashman Field home for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. While the team has not yet confirmed a venue since announcing their Las Vegas move, several MLR schedule and ticket pages now list the downtown site as the match location. Located just …

Benetton have re-signed Argentine props Thomas Gallo and Ivan Nemer. Both players are now contracted to the Treviso-based Pro 14 side until June 30, 2014. 21-year-old Gallo comes from Tucumán. He is a product of Universitario de Tucumán. He developed through the regional high performance center and was selected to …

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 USA RWC 2021 Preparation The Women’s Eagles have confirmed both a 51-strong longlist for the upcoming World Cup in …

Les Soloai is returning to Major League Rugby but with a new team. The former Utah Warriors No8 has signed on with the Seattle Seawolves for the 2021 season. He was initially set to play in the 2020 campaign but the pandemic suspension delayed his Seattle debut for a year. …

Exeter Chiefs kept their hot streak going in the Premier 15s with a 17-10 road win over Worcester Warriors at a frosty Sixways Stadium on Saturday. It’s the fifth consecutive victory for Exeter who are now closing in on a top four spot after recovering from a sluggish start to …

The Seattle Seawolves have added some local talent to their back row for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Tommy Clark was born in Samoa but raised in Tacoma. He arrives as a free agent having previously been selected by the Dallas Jackals in the inaugural Collegiate Draft. Clark comes …

Lucas Paulos scored his first try for Brive. The Argentine second-rower touched down under the posts in the 25th minute. His try was one of two for the match for Brive. Opponents Bayonne also scored twice. The Basques were 26-23 winners. The match was a nail-bitter. Bayonne ended the game …