World Rugby have lifted the lid on a new global women’s competition – dubbed the ‘WXV’ – that will involve 16 teams spread across three tiers beginning in 2023. It’s a welcome boost to the game following the recent decision to delay Rugby World Cup 2021 by one year. The …

The surprise package of the truncated 2020 Major League Rugby season. Despite being newcomers Old Glory were off to a flying start with four straight wins after their opening round defeat to NOLA. It’s fair to say that tougher challenges were ahead, and their sophomore season should offer a more …

Having won just a single game over the past two seasons combined Austin is a franchise that were in dire need of restructuring. The overhaul began last year with the controversial rebranding, and the work continues this year with changes to just about everything else. After a strong preseason showing …

Brock Staller and Stephan Coetzee are no longer with the Seattle Seawolves. The two-time Major League Rugby champions have confirmed the departure of the two players who had previously been announced as returning in 2021. Staller has returned to Canada and Coetzee his native South Africa. Both have been first …

Nate Ebner has made a surprise return to the USA Eagles squad ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The professional football player has been cleared by the New York Giants to compete in rugby before returning to the NFL for the 2021-22 season. Ebner last played competitive rugby at the 2016 …

Peter Nelson has signed for Aurillac. The Canadian test fly half will join the club next season on a three-year deal. He makes the step up from third-division Bressane to the Pro D2. The Northern Ireland native previously played Pro 14 for Ulster. He signed with Seattle for the 2020 …

Last place finishers in 2020 and perennial underachievers, the Houston SaberCats have something to prove in 2021. Inhabitants of the spectacular AVEVA Stadium, their facilities are top notch but on the field they have yet to deliver consistently. Will it be a roar or a whimper from the Cats this …

Our 2021 Major League Rugby previews start with the newcomers. The LA Giltinis effectively replace the Colorado Raptors in the West Conference. They head into the season with a bit of fanfare, and not just on account of their branding. This is the loudest expansion side to date in terms …

Selknam have home advantage on Tuesday. The Chilean SLAR franchise will take on debutants Los Cafeteros Pro in Santiago. The match will be game two of the 2021 season. It follows the season opener of Peñarol vs Olímpia Lions. Selknam’s lineup is packed with test players. The overall make-up of …

The SLAR 2021 season opens on Tuesday. The first fixture will be between professional rugby teams from Uruguay and Paraguay; Peñarol and the Olímpia Lions. Both teams featured in the inaugural SLAR season in 2020, though their first head-to-head encounter will be in 2021. The bulk of the Peñarol roster …