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The Dominican Republic is entering two sides in the Las Vegas Invitational Sevens this weekend. A total of 25 players will travel as the team prepares for the 2019 Rugby Americas North sevens to be hosted in the Cayman Islands later this year. Known as the Tainos, the Dominican side …

It was an interesting week in the Americas Rugby Championship as Brazil nearly knocked-off the pre-tournament favorites USA. The now-favorite Argentina XV continued their march towards the title but didn’t look especially sharp in the second half against Uruguay. Canada meanwhile had some pep in their step against Chile and …

Agustín Pichot is on record in pushing for promotion / relegation in the proposed World League. The former Pumas captain has been under attack on social media from rugby fans who are less than impressed with the revelations that the new competition, set to begin in 2020, will not involve …

The USA, and Japan are reportedly set to join the Rugby Championship, reports Gregor Paul for the New Zealand Herald. The publication notes that World Rugby is to establish a 12-team ‘World League’ which sees the USA and Japan joining the existing ten countries who comprise the Six Nations and …

The USA will send four teams to Las Vegas this weekend to take part in the HSBC Sevens Series event and Las Vegas invitational. Two each from the men and women will attend in what is the largest sevens weekend in North America. Sent to defend the Men’s Eagles position …

It was an interesting week in Major League Rugby that saw the lines in the sand increase in clarity. Toronto, San Diego, and Seattle were a step ahead of their opposition and the Utah-Glendale match displayed the vulnerability of each side. Individually there were some fine efforts which required some …

Austin Elite have secured the signature of Egyptian-Canadian flanker Moe Abdelmonem. The 26-year-old turned out for the side during the preseason but was unable to suit up during the regular season due to visa delays. He will now be available for Austin’s next game against Glendale on March 9. A …

Two of last year’s Semi Finalists went head-to-head on Saturday as the Utah Warriors hosted the Glendale Raptors on a cold night at Zions Bank Stadium. It was the first home match of the season for the Warriors and a chance for both sides to get back on track after …

Uruguay has named a star-studded roster to face the USA. Los Teros will take on the USA Eagles in Seattle, Washington this coming Saturday. The fully capped test match is a vital fixture for the Americas Rankings, the Americas Rugby Championship and RWC 2019. Head Coach Esteban Meneses has named …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada A 56-0 triumph over Chile on Friday opened round three of the ARC. Kyle Baillie’s second minute try set the …