Uruguay is to play in three different French cities at Rugby World Cup 2023. Los Teros are the fourth confirmed participant in Pool A of the France-hosted tournament which starts in under two years time. The South Americans will play their matches in the cities of Lille, Lyon, and Nice. …

Uruguay have made history with a 34-15 win over the USA at Estadio Charrúa on Saturday afternoon. The result gives them a 50-34 series win on aggregate and sees Los Teros qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2023. It’s the first time they have secured the Americas 1 position, which earns …

Chile produced the biggest win of their history on Saturday as they defeated Canada 33-24 at Estadio Elías Figueroa. The result sees the Cóndores advancing to the Americas 2 Qualifer series for the first time with an aggregate score of 54-46. Meanwhile for the first time in Rugby World Cup …

LA Giltinis fullback Glenn Bryce has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 30. The Scotland Sevens international departs after one season of Major League Rugby. In a statement posted on social media, Bryce did not clarify his next endeavour: “Every player has this day to hang up …

Premier Rugby Sevens is all set for its first event in Memphis on Saturday. The one-day pilot launches what is hoped will develop into a professional sevens circuit in 2022. Noting pay scales equally applied to both men and women and a unique team approach, the organization has already received …

The Americas region will award its first undecided qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2023 at the conclusion of Saturday’s match in Montevideo. Both Uruguay and the USA were part of the tournament in 2019 and the loser will remain firm favorites to advance in the next stage, but the …

It’s all to play for in Valparaíso on Saturday afternoon as Chile host Canada in the second match of their World Cup Qualifier series. The stakes are clear – the winner advances with two more opportunities to book their place in France, while the loser is resigned to missing out …

Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Uruguay tienen agenda confirmada para el mes de noviembre, con destinos a Europa y a África. Los Pumas, que vienen de terminar sin puntos en el Rugby Championship, buscarán recomponer su imagen con tres partidos de alto nivel. Comenzarán en el Stade de France, en París, …

Old Glory DC have announced a contract extension of loosehead prop Jack Iscaro for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. This will be the fourth year for the local product with the club, having joined ahead of their inaugural exhibition campaign in 2019. A preseason injury suffered in 2020 saw …

Will Hooley is heading for his first experience in Major League Rugby. The USA Eagles international has signed on with the San Diego Legion on a two-year deal through the 2023 season, having spent the last eight years playing professionally in English Premiership and most recently the RFU Championship. Having …

A Confederação Brasileira de Rugby (CBRu) oficializou a vinculação da Federação de Rugby da Bahia, também conhecida como Bahia Rugby, que passa a fazer parte do quadro da entidade. É a sétima federação a se vincular à CBRu e a primeira da região Nordeste, fortalecendo a disseminação e desenvolvimento no …

It appears Ben Foden’s time with Rugby United New York has come to an end, at least for now. The former England star will bring his evasive skills to a different arena in the new year after signing on to join the cast of British television show Dancing On Ice. …

Kate Zackary has been named Premier 15s Player of the Month. The US Eagles captain is co-captaining Exeter Chiefs in what is her second campaign with the team. Since dropping their season opener to Bristol, Exeter have won three straight including an upset road win over defending champions Harlequins. During …

Thretton Palamo will run out for a third season with Old Glory DC. The 33-year-old has signed a one year extension, following fellow US Eagles Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz and Mike Dabulas in committing to the club through the 2022 Major League Rugby campaign. This past season saw the blockbusting center in …

The best test team from the Americas, Argentina qualified automatically for RWC 2023. The draw for France 2023 placed Los Pumas in Pool D. The group also contains England, Japan, Samoa and the Americas 2 qualifier. The stereotypical brands of rugby played by those in Argentina’s pool is varied. The …

The San Diego Legion have confirmed the re-signing of loosehead prop Nathan Sylvia for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. It will be his fifth campaign with the club, having joined part-way through the inaugural 2018 season from San Francisco Golden Gate. Sylvia, 27, has been a regular with the …

JP Smith has departed the LA Giltinis after one season. The 31-year-old loosehead prop has signed a two-year deal with the Lions in the newly-created United Rugby Championship. Jean-Pierre leaves Major League Rugby with just one ‘JP Smith’, the other being the Seattle Seawolves scrumhalf. A dominant figure in both …

Carlo de Nysschen has re-joined the Dallas Jackals for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. It’s the second take for both the South African-born US-eligible scrumhalf with the expansion side, having signed with the club ahead of the 2021 season before the Jackals opted to withdraw. The 25-year-old subsequently signed …

Robbie Petzer has bid farewell to Rugby ATL and Major League Rugby. The 25-year-old flyhalf or center has signed a two-year deal with the Pumas to compete in South Africa’s Currie Cup. He leaves ATL after just one season of a long-term deal signed earlier in 2021. A standout in …

World Rugby have confirmed the match officials for this weekend’s Americas zone qualifying series finales. The appointments are significantly different in complexion to the Irish officials who took charge of the first matches in each series. All eight officials are neutral appointments. Chile host Canada in Valparaiso with the winner …