Canadian international Peter Nelson is among a number of professional players in France whose season is now in question due to the ongoing pandemic. All amateur sport in France has been suspended until January 10 including the Nationale, the newly-established men’s third division. Elite-level professional sport will continue with both …

The Asia Pacific Dragons were the talk of the town in Hamilton on Monday evening after an impressive Day Three at the World Tens Series. After a sluggish first day of the tournament the renowned touring side have won four from five including both matches to start Round 2. A …

The Austin Gilgronis have confirmed contracts with their two Collegiate Draft picks Mason Koch and Lui Sitama for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Koch begins his professional career at the age of 23 while Sitama is one year older. Koch was selected 16th overall and is the second hooker …

Dino Waldren has signed a one-year contract extension with the NOLA Gold, securing his place in New Orleans through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Eagles prop initially signed on a three-year deal in August of last year after departing the San Diego Legion. Waldren was included in the …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Argentina In their first match of 2020, Los Pumas were winners. A team missing European-based players defeated the Australia XV 19-15 …

Will Percillier enjoyed a dream debut in the Top 14 for Stade Français on Sunday. The 21-year-old Canadian international was a second-half replacement against Toulouse and scored just moments after coming onto the pitch with his first touch of the ball. With the Parisians enjoying a big lead over their …

Spain went 1-0 up today against Uruguay. The teams met in the first of a two match series in Montevideo. There was good rugby played by both teams and lessons were learned. Both Uruguay and Spain are preparing for RWC 2023. They are using the November internationals as preparation. Click …

Darren Coleman will depart Australian rugby on a high. The incoming LA Giltinis coach saw his Gordon team cap their triumphant Shute Shield campaign with a dominant 28-8 victory over Eastwood in the Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. Gordon finished the regular season as the top seeds with …

For the first time in 2020 the Americas Rankings can be recalculated. COVID-19 canceled all capped international competition involving teams from the Americas. This came to an end today. Uruguay’s home loss vs Spain sees changes. Uruguay went into the match ranked 17th in the world and 3rd in the …

Uruguay were beaten today by Spain in Montevideo. Los Leones scored two late tries to seal a 32-20 win over Los Teros. The match was the first of a two-match series. Spain outscored Uruguay by four tries to two. On the one hand, Los Leones crossed for two tries in …