Super Rugby Americas 2023 has reached the mid-season point. Seven rounds of the regular season have been played. Los Dogos are top of the table followed by Peñarol. They both have a record of five wins and one loss from the first half of the season. Peñarol and Los Dogos …

Sergio Parisse may make history at Rugby World Cup 2023. The former Italian captain could play in a 6th Rugby World Cup. The native of Argentina is still professional rugby at the elite level at the age of 39. Asked about the possibility of a return to the test arena …

France will tour Argentina in July 2024. A mid-year Test match series between Les Bleus and Los Pumas will be played in the South American country. Host cities and venues for the matches have not been confirmed. The series will involve two matches. Argentina will play host to France on …

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 Comprehensive victory for Canada over USA in Spain Canada opened the Pacific Four tournament with a comprehensive 50-17 victory over the …

A dominant second half saw the San Diego Legion pull away from Old Glory DC to win 48-26 at Snapdragon Stadium. The visitors did well to stay within striking distance at half time and ultimately secured a bonus point, but the home side was a clear step up in class …

The New York Ironworkers got one back in the win column with a 31-20 result over Rugby ATL in a wild contest at Memorial Field on Sunday. It was back-and-forth action with four lead changes and no shortage of dramatic moments from start to finish. An early break from Jack …

A stunning come-from-behind performance from the Seawolves saw the visitors earning a thrilling 36-35 victory over the NOLA Gold on Sunday. Seattle recovered from an 18-point second half deficit to keep their perfect start to the season intact. It was the worst possible start for the Gold. The kickoff from …

In entertainment terms it was quite simply the best game of the Super Rugby Americas 2023 season thus far. Os Cobras and the American Raptors put on a slobber-knocker in Colorado. Os Cobras survived to defeat the Raptors 43-40 in a classic on Sunday. There was some exciting rugby played …

New Zealand made it double-gold in Hong Kong as they held on to defeat Fiji the Men’s Cup Final on Sunday. It’s the third title in four events for the men in black, who now hold a commanding 21-point lead at the top of the overall table with three tournaments …

New Zealand have all but secured the overall Women’s title on the World Sevens Series after claiming their fifth straight Cup Final victory of the season. The win over Australia gives the Black Ferns an effectively insurmountable 16-point lead at the top of the table with one tournament left to …

The SaberCats came away from Chicago with a 38-21 win over the Hounds at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Houston’s size and power up front proved too much for their hosts, as they dominated the set piece and collisions on the way to a six-try-to-three result. After a feeling-out process, …

Dallas have done it. After 22 consecutive defeats, the Jackals at last have their first ever franchise victory. Despite conceding the majority of possession and territory to Toronto, the home side held on to take a 14-11 result over the Arrows at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday night. The early moments …

The final match of the first half of Super Rugby Americas 2023 will take place on Saturday. Infinity Park in Denver, Colorado will see the American Raptors looking for their first win of their inaugural campaign. Os Cobras have traveled to the Centennial State in search of their second win …

The San Diego Legion will look to make it three straight wins when they host Old Glory on Sunday. It’s a long trip for the visitors and after playing at the Sports Deck last season, DC will experience the vastly different Snapdragon Stadium for the first time. Old Glory signed …

Two teams looking to bounce back from defeat will go head-to-head in Mount Vernon on Sunday afternoon when the Ironworkers host Rugby ATL. It was New York who took bragging rights last season, taking two of three meetings including the all-import Eastern Conference playoff match in Atlanta. The Ironworkers have …

Yacare put on a good performance in front of their home supporters. Played at the home of Paraguayan rugby, the Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Yacare were 21-11 winners. The outcome is that Yacare move into the top 4 while Selknam drop out to now occupy 5th position. The home …

The Seawolves arrive in New Orleans for the first time in four years when they take on the Gold on Sunday afternoon. Their last three meetings have taken place in Tukwila, with Seattle coming up short by a single point in early March of last year. It’s been a much …

The Chicago Hounds will be hoping the weather gods are kind on Sunday afternoon when they host the Houston SaberCats at SeatGeek Stadium. Thankfully there is no sign of lightning on the forecast, with mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies expected at kickoff. Last week’s cancellation of the second half …

Argentina and the USA will compete in the Men’s Quarter Finals at the Hong Kong Sevens. Both finished the pool stage with two wins out of three, with the Eagles finishing at the top of Pool C by virtue of points differential. Los Pumas were second in Pool A. A …

The Women’s Eagles are headed to Paris 2024. While they were ultimately defeated in the Cup Quarter Finals in Hong Kong, the USA’s pool stage results were enough to guarantee a top four finish on the World Sevens Series and with it an automatic qualification spot for the Olympic Games. …