The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of tighthead prop Isaac Salmon for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. At the same time contract extensions have been confirmed for returning players Mason Flesch and Tyler Rowland, both of whom represented Canada in 2021. Salmon arrives from the Tasman Mako in …

Former USA international Emilie Bydwell has been named Head Coach of the USA Women’s Eagles Sevens. The 36-year-old was unanimously approved by a five-person panel top succeed Chris Brown, who stepped down from the role following the Tokyo Olympics. Originally from Montreal, Québec, Bydwell earned Collegiate All-American honors while at …

Allen Vansen is stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Rugby Canada. The organization today announced the beginning of a leadership transition that will see Vansen stay in the role through January 31, 2022. The search for a new CEO has begun effective immediately. Vansen attached a …

The Houston SaberCats have added considerable bulk to their forward pack with the signing of USA Eagles lock Siaosi Mahoni from the San Diego Legion. At 6’8″ (2.03m) and 295lbs (134kg) the East Palo Alto native is among the largest players in Major League Rugby. Mahoni has been with the …

The Wasps have signed Pumas loose head prop Rodrigo Martínez. The Rugby Paper report that the deal will see the 2021 Argentine rookie playing for the English Premiership club until at least the end of the 2021-2022 season. The move caps off a breakthrough year for Martínez. He was recruited …

Argentina will have three home test matches against Scotland in July 2022. The three match series will be historic; never before have Scotland toured Argentina for so many matches. The Northern British test team’s prior tours to Argentina have been for one or two test matches. The tour will see …

Djustice Sears-Duru is the latest Canadian international to join the LA Giltinis. The 27-year-old prop has signed a two-year deal with the defending Major League Rugby champions, mimicking that of former Toronto Arrows center Ben LeSage. Corey Thomas and DTH van der Merwe are also at the club. This past …

Six North American internationals have been named in the Women’s Barbarians squad to face a South Africa XV at Twickenham on November 27. The match is part of a double-header with the Men’s Barbarians taking on a Manu Samoa XV. Four come from the US Eagles. Prop Hope Rogers, second …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Chile make history in Russia A sensational come-from-behind performance saw Chile downing Russia 30-29 on Sunday morning, Americas time. …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The Americas were represented by Brazil, …

History of the wrong kind was made in Dublin, Ireland today. Tomás Lavanini’s red card for Argentina against Ireland saw him red carded for the third time in his test rugby career. This is more than any other player to have pulled on the jersey for Los Pumas. Lavanini was …

On the same day in that Argentina were beaten by Ireland by a record margin, the Pumas head coach confirmed that he will retain his position. Mario Ledesma has confirmed that he will retain his post as Argentina’s head coach. The former test hooker will be the man to take …

Rosters for the 2022 Super Rugby season have been revealed with seven players included who have featured in Major League Rugby. The February 18 start sees a return to the 12-team format and the introduction of two sides representing the Pacific Island nations of Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. Leading the …

Canada overcame a first half red card to captain Olivia DeMerchant to earn a 24-7 win over Wales in Cardiff on Sunday. Superior fitness and relentless pressure resulted in four tries and 24 unanswered points in the second half to end the year on a high note. Discipline was an …

The USA were given a harsh lesson at Sixways on Sunday as they suffered a record 89-0 defeat at the hands of England. There were five tries conceded by halftime but it was a 60-point second half by the rampant Red Roses that will have been most frustrating for the …

Argentina crashed to their worst ever defeat against Ireland on Sunday with the final score reading 53-7 to their hosts at Aviva Stadium. Los Pumas got off to a quick start but then failed to score a single point in an abysmal outing that will once again put the position …

Stade Français are recruiting an Uruguayan scrum-half. Juan Manuel Tafernaberry is traveling today from Italy to France. He is joining the Stade Français academy system. 2021 has been a breakthrough year for Tafernaberry. In June he played for Uruguay u20s in the Four Nations tournament in South Africa. This included …

Tim Metcher’s days in Seattle aren’t over after all. The veteran prop announced his departure from the Seawolves at the end of the 2021 season but has made an about-face and re-signed with the team for a fifth season. He joins fellow ‘originals’ Nakai Penny and Riekert Hattingh in returning …

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of utility back Campbell Johnstone and second or back row forward Sam Phillips. Both join the Major League Rugby expansion side from the American Raptors who have been competing in the XV Series. The team has revived the Raptors name in recent months having …

Ryan Matyas has signed on for a fifth season with the San Diego Legion. The 30-year-old outside back is one of nine players who were part of the team during the inaugural 2018 campaign who have appeared in each year since through the 2021 season. With 14 appearances this past …