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Canadian rugby has taken a hammer blow after news that the country’s only professional team, the Toronto Arrows, will not be continuing after five seasons of Major League Rugby. Rumors began circulating late Sunday night and by Monday evening the worst outcome had been confirmed. In a statement, Arrows GM …

Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Esteban Meneses, Uruguay and the Silver era The Meneses years were transformational. Los Teros reached new heights under Meneses. Uruguay overtook both Canada and the …

The attempt to allure the British & Irish Lions to Las Vegas has come and gone. The combined side of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will tour Australia in 2025. It was hoped that a USA side would be able to feature by playing as the home team against the …

Former Argentina XV captain Tomás Cubilla has unfinished business in Major League Rugby. The 25-year-old center will return for the Jackals next season after arriving late in the 2023 campaign. Despite just three appearances he made a positive impression as the outgunned side were only narrowly beaten by NOLA and …

Leonardo Senatore is the new Head Coach of Peñarol. The Argentine will be in charge of Uruguay’s professional rugby team in Super Rugby Americas 2024. Senatore replaces fellow Argentine Pablo Bouza who is now the Head Coach of Spain. Bouza was an assistant to Esteban Meneses at Rugby World Cup …

The Hounds Academy is off and running. Chicago’s development side, headed by senior attack coach Dave Clancy, took their first steps against their Houston counterparts Rugby HTX on Sunday. It was a competitive run-out with the Hounds taking a 40-22 victory. The full match replay can be seen here. Names …

Esteban Meneses helped take Uruguay to the next level. Under Meneses, Uruguay enjoyed a rise in performances which brought on-field results and off-field recognition. The Argentine steps down after being Head Coach of Los Teros since December 2015. Los Teros reached new heights under Meneses. Uruguay overtook both Canada and …

Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days.   UP USA Storm to title in Spain It was a memorable night for the Eagles on Saturday as they stormed to a 42-12 win over …

Major League Rugby has confirmed a new divisional re-alignment for the 2024 season. As expected the league will split into three, with a new Central division joining the East and West. The divisions are split according to time zone. San Diego, Utah, and Seattle stay in the West with the …

It was a memorable night for the Eagles on Saturday as they stormed to a 42-12 win over hosts Spain to claim the La Vila International Cup. On the flipside Los Leones endured a thoroughly forgettable second half that saw them repeatedly throw away possession, conceding three tries and 22 …