Old Glory DC have re-signed openside flanker Nic Hirhashem for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The Collegiate All-American made his professional debut as a replacement against the Seattle Seawolves in his only appearance for the club before the season was suspended. Mirhashem is currently in his native Spain and …

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the signings of Canadian pair Liam Murray and Crosby Stewart for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Both players arrive from the Pacific Pride, Rugby Canada’s centralized national development program. They follow Pride teammate Nik Hildebrand in making the move from Langford to Houston. Murray …

In their first rugby match since March, the domestic-based Pumas players faced an Australian XV in Sydney. The match was officially a warm-up fixture for the Rugby Championship. The Australian side was a next senior XV; there were talented players across all positions. The South Americans hav two more weeks …

A pair of Major League Rugby development sides will collide at Lupo Family Field in Marrietta on Saturday afternoon. Pathway 404 are fresh off a victory over the NOLA Gold Academy, and the Rugby ATL feeder program will now take on the Utah Warriors Selects. In fact the 404 roster …

Argentina were winners today. The young Pumas side defeated the Australia XV 19-15 in Sydney. In what was a great match, Argentina’s domestic-based line-up completed a comeback against Australia’s next senior XV. Both teams had seasoned players and talented youth. Folau Fainga’a, Isi Naisarani, and Jack Maddocks played for the …

Robbie Petzer’s move to Japan has been cancelled. The ex-Raptors star signed for Tokyo Gas of the Top East League earlier this year, but travel restrictions due to the pandemic has thrown a wrench in those plans. He will instead stay in Major League Rugby having agreed a deal with …

The second round of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda will be delayed by two days. Initially slated for this coming Saturday and Sunday, the matches will now be played on Monday and Tuesday (November 2 and 3) of next week. It’s a decision necessitated by strict Bermudian …

Argentina has named a team for the first match of the year. Los Pumas will face the Australia XV in Sydney on Friday. The Australia XV is the national next of XV. Many Wallabies will line-up against Los Pumas. The match will be Argentina’s first game since facing the USA …

Liam Steel will continue with the New England Free Jacks for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s the second of a two-year deal signed in 2019, arriving on the back of two campaigns with the Bay of Plenty Steamers in New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup. The 29-year-old enjoyed a …

There were impressive performers in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are all in the discussion for the competition’s Dream Team. The leading player per position has been determined on a comparative basis. His personal contribution overrides the team performance.   Click here …

This past weekend saw the closing of an entertaining South American 4 Nations. It was a brief but welcome sighting of international rugby in the Americas this year. We now have two tests between Uruguay and Spain to close out the year. The World Tens Series kicked off in Bermuda …

The Rugby Championship is the name used for the Southern Hemisphere’s annual Tier 1 tournament. It is neither a regional nor a continental competition. Instead, it is the four RWC Semi Finalists outside of the UK and France. They happen to all be from south of the equator. South Africa’s …

The LA Giltinis have announced the additions of Alex Corbisiero and Marc Carter to their coaching staff for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. They follow confirmation of Adam Freier as General Manager, with Darren Coleman and Stephen Hoiles previously unveiled as Head and Assistant Coach respectively. Corbisiero will act …

Brock Staller will return for a fourth season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 28-year-old Canadian international has committed to the 2021 Major League Rugby campaign, the third player officially confirmed by the club following Mat Turner and Tim Metcher. Staller is the second-leading points scorer in MLR history. He led …

The second day of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda brought a new challenge for players. Short island rain storms required tactics that closer resembled a full 15-a-side battle at times, though the sun did shine enough to allow for some sevens-style free flow as well. Results were …

Uruguay is to get a boost for the upcoming home series against Spain. Three RWC 2019 players will join the roster. Their injection comes at the right time as the Uruguayans look to rebound from a disappointing home campaign in the South American 4 Nations. The Uruguay XV lost against …

Rugby ATL have announced the signing of Jalen Tatum for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old Atlanta native was a competitive lacrosse player until switching to rugby just three years ago. Tatum picked up the sport at Kennesaw State University and recently played three trial matches with Pathway …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Chile It was a memorable week for Chilean rugby. The Cóndores XV defeated their counterparts from both Uruguay and Brazil. Neither …

Taylor Paris had a storming match for Oyonnax on Friday as they put Aurillac to the sword by a score of 46-17 at Stade Charles Mathon. The Canadian winger touched down twice in the first half, including a searing individual effort that started well inside his own half. While they …

The Uruguay XV faced the Argentina XV earlier today. The match brought to a close the 2020 South American 4 Nations. The competition provided much needed match opportunities for players from both teams in addition to Brazil and Chile. Click here to access the ARN tournament page. Click here to …