The Houston SaberCats are starting to return to full strength at just the right time. Hanco Germishuys and Nick Boyer were back on the pitch this past weekend, and both Siaosi Mahoni and Davy Coetzer have been declared fit to play in Friday’s match against Old Glory. Also back in …

Round two of the 2023 Americas Rugby Trophy Women saw smiles from the USA. The u23 side overcame Colombia 27-24 in what was an historic showdown. Played at the Estádio Nogueirão in Mogi das Cruzes (Greater São Paulo), USA u23 were the winning team. Their narrow win follows what was …

The USA has taken a big step towards qualifying for the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Kenya with a dominant 43-21 victory over Canada in the first leg on Tuesday. Played at County University Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the second leg will take place at the same venue on …

Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocoabres will remain at Toulouse. Both Argentine backs have signed new contracts with the French giants. Mallía has signed to remain at Toulouse until 2026 while Chocobares’s new deal is until 2025. Mallía has made 36 appearances for Toulouse. He has scored 13 tries for …

England rugby is in crisis. London Irish is the third Premiership club to go bust this season. London Irish have been suspended. This follows the demise of Wasps and the Worcester Warriors. England Rugby (RFU) removed London Irish from next season on the basis that the club is unable to …

Uruguay’s rugby 7’s are officially at a cross roads. World Rugby’s decision to downsize to 12 core steams on next season’s World Sevens Series has affected Los Teros 7’s. Uruguay are out and will suffer financial implications as a result of no longer having core status. It is a painful …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …

Seattle clinched home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 27-20 win over Utah at Starfire Stadium on Sunday night. It was the sixth consecutive victory for the Seawolves, though the failure to secure a bonus point means that San Diego are closing in on top …

The New York Ironworkers have all but secured their spot in the playoffs as they defeated the Dallas Jackals in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. When the final whistle sounded the scoreboard read 43-14 in favor of the home side, with formal elimination of ATL now just a single point …

Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …

Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon there was nothing to separate the teams on full-time. Both teams scored two tries. The USA Women’s side was under 23 rather than an official capped line-up. The USA u23 …

A match with major playoff implications in the Western Conference wraps up Week 16 of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. The Seattle Seawolves can clinch a home playoff game with a victory of any kind, while the Utah Warriors need a bonus point win to maintain their current third-place …

The Houston SaberCats moved into third spot in the Western Conference with a 48-26 win over Toronto at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. While the Arrows fought back to earn a bonus point, the match was effectively over as a contest after 40 minutes with 31 points already on the …

The San Diego Legion defeated the Chicago Hounds 36-14 at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday evening. In doing so they moved into sole possession of Major League Rugby’s consecutive win record, with 11 in a row surpassing New England’s mark of 10 set last season. It was the home side who …

Old Glory DC are headed to the postseason for the first time in franchise history. A 28-15 bonus point victory over NOLA at The Gold Mine on Saturday sealed their spot, with the results of the final two weeks of the regular season to determine who gets home field advantage …

Wilton Rebolo has made history in Australia. The 27-year-old has become the first Brazilian player to appear in Super Rugby after starting at tighthead prop for the Western Force in their home game against the Chiefs. Rebolo was a late addition to the lineup when Argentine international Santiago Medrano pulled …

The New York Ironworkers can take a decisive step towards the postseason if they can secure a bonus point win over the Dallas Jackals in Mount Vernon on Sunday. They entered the weekend with a 5-point lead over Rugby ATL, whose defeat against the Free Jacks on Friday night leaves …

The New England Free Jacks made it eight wins in a row with a comfortable 35-14 victory over Rugby ATL at Silverbacks Park on Friday night. Both sides were short of their best with tactical kicking especially poor, but the visitors made the most of their scoring opportunities to leave …

Argentina’s two professional rugby teams put on a thrilling match in Córdoba on Friday. The second Super Rugby Americas 2023 Semi Final was close. Ultimately, Los Dogos came through. The 27-16 win sees the Córdoba side setting up an Argentine-Uruguayan showdown. Peñarol were 30-17 winners over Yacare in the first …

Peñarol downed Yacare to book a place in the Super Rugby Americas 2023 Final. Peñarol were 30-17 winners in a final that was not decided until very late. Peñarol will now have the opportunity of adding the SRA star to their jersey alongside the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) …