A new initiative has begun in Chile. Today marked the beginning of Super 4 Rugby. The elite domestic competition geographically divides the country into four regions: North (Norte), Central (Centro), Coastal (Costa), and South (Sur). The first round of matches were played in San Carlos de Apoquindo. Players were brought …

The Austin Gilgronis have announced the signing of Canadian lock Reegan O’Gorman for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s a confirmation long expected, with the 24-year-old making the move to Texas from New Zealand where has spent the past several seasons. O’Gorman was a standout at u20 level for …

The LA Giltinis have signed Langilangi Haupeakui on a deal that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. It’s a return to action for the fan-favorite after nearly three years in the professional wilderness. The 31-year-old is a native of San Mateo, California. Haupeakui has been playing for SFGG …

The Western Force have signed Tomás Lezana, Santiago Medrano and Domingo Miotti from Los Jaguares. In doing so the Western Australian Super Rugby franchise will have five Pumas for the 2021 season. Lezana and Medrano, signed two-year contracts with the Western Force and Miotti a one-year deal. The trio follow …

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 Women’s RWC The Women’s Rugby World Cup will expand from 12 to 16 teams for the 2025 tournament. The 2021 …

AJ MacGinty was a leading man again for Sale Sharks on Sunday. The US Eagles flyhalf scored 11 points from the tee as the visitors dealt London Irish a 21-13 defeat at their new home in Brentford. It was the first match with supporters in the Community Centre, with 2,000 …

Brive have signed Lucas Paulos. The Top 14 club will be the home of the Pumas second-rower for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. Paulos has signed as a medical joker. He will arrive at the French club December 16. Paulos joins Brive from Los Jaguares. The move will see …

Major League Rugby will unveil its full schedule for 2021 season – its fourth – on Tuesday, December 8. As previously confirmed the season kicks off on March 20 with the Championship Final slated for August 1. Americas Rugby News has acquired a final draft copy of the 2021 schedule …

Five games of sevens were broadcast over the weekend by USA Rugby as both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles played intra-squad matches at Chula Vista. For the Women it was just a solo match to wrap up training camp, while the Men will play another series of four games starting …

Carrasco Polo and Old Christians Club will meet in the 2020 Uruguayan Final. The teams won their respective Uruguayo de Clubs Semi Finals on Saturday. Carrasco Polo defeated Paysandú Trébol 25-10 while Old Christians were 19-17 winners over Old Boys. The 2020 Uruguayo de Clubes Final will be played on …