Facundo Gigena will continue his career in France. The Argentine loose head prop has signed for Pau. He makes the move for the upcoming season and does so after London Irish collapsed. Pau have recruited Gigena as an established and experienced player. Gigena made over 100 appearances in the English …

Major League Rugby’s franchise in Atlanta is no more. The team known as Rugby ATL has been purchased by new owners and will be relocated for the 2024 season. No confirmation of the team’s new home has been made but sources have indicated to Americas Rugby News that LA is …

Long-time USA star Danny Barrett has confirmed his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old most recently turned out for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby. He has now taken up an Executive Director role with the Golden Eagles, a non-profit organization that provides financial support to the USA’s men’s and …

Pumas star power has been added to the Argentina XV for mission Chile. The Argentine next-of-XV will face Chile at the Estadio Regional Calvo y Bascuñán in the northern Chilean city of Antofagasta on Saturday. The match is the second for both teams in the Rugby World Cup Warm-Up window. …

Domingo Miotti has a new club. The Argentine fly half has departed the Glasgow Warriors for the Top 14. Miotti has signed for Oyonnax. The move comes after Miotti had previously signed an extension to remain in Scotland. Miotti is the second Argentine recruit to Oyonnax for next season. Lucas …

Twenty teams from around the world will compete at Rugby World Cup 2023. The tournament will take place in France from September 08 to October 28. France 2023 is to be the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup. It is France’s first time hosting along and the fourth time …

USA u20 captain Dominic Besag is a surprise inclusion in the Senior Eagles squad for their European tour. The Saint Mary’s College center is one of four players included in the 30-man roster who was not on the initial list of 34 potential tourists, the other three promoted from the …

Brazil’s fixtures for 2023 are coming together. Os Tupis’ fixtures will come in two varieties. First, Brazil will compete in the 2023 South American 4 Nations in Paraguay in August. Second, Brazil will compete in a special competition in Spain in November. An announcement of the dates and matches venues …

The Toronto Arrows have acquired versatile outside back Rewita Biddle and second row Jordan Brown from Rugby ATL. Heading the other direction is one international slot and salary cap considerations for the 2024 campaign. Toronto can now field 9 import players in 2024 and ATL 11. Biddle, 25, is a …

The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News. It takes a look at the highs and the lows involving the Americas during the past week.   UP South American 4 Nations Locked in for August The 2023 South American 4 Nations is coming in August. Brazil, …

Player recruitment continues. Recent transfers have seen Argentine players joining a range of teams in a variety of professional leagues. There have also been moves in North America to sign Uruguayans for Major League Rugby (MLR). Italian side the Rangers Vicenza has recruited two Argentines. Flanker Conrado Roura departs the …

Canada made it a clean sweep in their women’s under-23 series against the USA at Veterans Memorial Satadium in Quincy on Sunday afternoon. Another dominant display from their forward pack set the stage for a convincing 55-14 victory, contributing to a 24-5 score on aggregate in the ‘Border Battle’. As …

Spain and Uruguay played out a thriller on Sunday. The u20 teams competed in what was an excellent game of rugby to contest the 2023 Junior World Trophy Final. In a match with the lead changing hands, Spain finished as 39-32 winners. The win for Spain represents more than just …

The USA ended their Junior World Trophy campaign on a high. Following a disappointing run of results against Uruguay, Zimbabwe and Scotland, the u20’s Eagles sprang to life with a big win over Hong Kong. The USA’s 47-22 win sees the North Americans handing Hong Kong the wooden spoon. Hayden …

It is all eyes on the Rugby World Cup in South America. Uruguay and Chile clashed in Montevideo in the first warm-up match for both countries. The competitive match was won by a single point by the home side. The 26-25 result gives both Los Teros and Los Cóndores plenty …

Namibia’s on-field road to Rugby World Cup 2023 began on Saturday in Montevideo. The Welwitschias faced the Argentina XV in a non-capped international. It was the second best African test team facing the Argentine next-of-XV. There was plenty to play for for both teams. Namibia needs to prepare for the …

South Africa edged Argentina in a brutal contest on Saturday. The Springboks were 22-21 winners in a match in which Argentina missed three kicks at goal and was on top in the second-half.  The teams put on match of note. Both teams played elite-level rugby. There is reason to suggest …

The Miami Sharks are poised to sign three of the top players from Super Rugby Americas, according to Ignacio Chans’ latest column in El Observador. Openside flanker Manuel Ardao, flyhalf Felipe Etcheverry, and outside center or scrumhalf Tomás Inciarte have initial agreements to join the newest team in Major League …

Major League Rugby held an expansion draft this past week to help populate the roster of the newest franchise – the Miami Sharks. Beginning play in the 2024 season, the Sharks will look to be competitive right out of the gate with several notables among the list of 25 players …

Pumas lacking game time face a nervous wait ahead of the World Cup announcement. All teams will have 33-men rosters. Michael Cheika’s selections and non-selections provide notable insight into his intentions for the World Cup in France. The final round Rugby Championship match is Argentina’s final road match before finalizing …