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Juan Pablo Socino is one of 13 players who have been sanctioned by the RFU as a result of their breach of protocol that led to the cancellation of the Barbarians match against England in October. The players were twice caught leaving quarantine to socialise at local establishments, on the …

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 …

It was another first for Canadian international Sophie de Goede against Bristol on Saturday. Forced into the second row by the return of England’s Poppy Cleall, de Goede remained a running threat and was rewarded with her first try as a professional in the 36-10 win over the Bears. 💬 …

Kate Zackary’s outstanding form to start her Premier 15s career continued on Saturday. While Exeter were on the wrong side of a 24-14 defeat to Wasps, the US Eagles captain earned plaudits for her all-around play. Among Zackary’s highlights were a superb offload in the first half and a crucial …

North Americans are set to feature heavily in this weekend’s 6th round of the Premier 15s. Canada coach Sandro Fiorino will be pleased to see nine of his players named in starting lineups, with four Women’s Eagles in match day squads. The round begins with Exeter hosting Wasps at Sandy …

The Austin Gilgronis have added size and experience to their second row stocks with the signing of second row Sebastian de Chaves. Standing 6’7″ (2.02m) and with a decade of professional experience, the 30-year-old arrives in Major League Rugby directly from London Irish and the English Premiership. de Chaves is …

Los Pumas have a long history in the sport of rugby. From the Americas, only Argentina and Canada have played in every Rugby World Cup. Argentina is a two-time Semi Finalist in the competition and the only Semi Finalists never to have hosted a RWC match. Argentina is one of …

The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of Australian international Dave Dennis. He arrives direct from the English Premiership and Champions Cup title-winning Exeter Chiefs on a contract that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Dennis, 34, won 18 caps for the Wallabies between 2012 and 2013. Primarily …

Sophie de Goede will make her first start for Saracens at No8 when they take on Wasps at Copthall Stadium on Saturday. The Canadian international is one of a dozen North American exports named on team sheets this weekend. de Goede will line up alongside ex-England prop Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark, …

The Americas nations will not be playing their traditional year-end tours this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead Argentina will take part in the Tri Nations, while Uruguay has just wrapped up a short two-match series against Spain in Montevideo. For fans in Canada and the USA it’s been …