The top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference takes on the last-place Anthem in the Windy City on Sunday afternoon. Five wins in a row have vaulted the Hounds into championship contender status. For the Carolina outfit it’s another week in desperate search of a first every franchise victory. CURRENT STANDINGS …

Major League Rugby’s hottest team will put their winning streak on the line against the Warriors on Saturday night. RFC Los Angeles scored an impressive upset win over the SaberCats last weekend to stretch their run to four games. Meanwhile Utah return from a bye week, having dropped their most …

The slumping Sharks are in desperate search for victory when they host the SaberCats on Saturday evening. Miami have lost four in a row and are coming off a season-worst performance against the Free Jacks. Houston were also disappointed to lose in their last outing, but despite the result moved …

Super Rugby Americas leaders Los Pampas suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday. Playing at home in Buenos Aires, Los Pampas were unable to secure any competition points against Los Dogos. The visitors from Córdoba were 22-8 winners. MATCH NOTES Los Dogos scored all of the first-half points. …

Yacare play host Peñarol on Saturday in Asunción. The Héroes de Curupayty has been a hard place for visitors this season. Yacare has two home wins and one loss thus far at home this season. The one defeat was 24-19 against reigning champions Los Dogos last weekend. Peñarol have a …

A pair of Eastern Conference playoff contenders will square off in New Orleans on Saturday. The result is certain to have an impact at the business end of the season. Old Glory are just six points ahead of the Gold, and a loss would put them in danger of tumbling …

The 2023 Major League Rugby finalists will renew acquaintances at Fort Quincy on Saturday afternoon when the Free Jacks take on the Legion. New England are feeling confident again after back-to-back wins, while it’s the opposite for San Diego who have dropped two in a row after their red-hot start. …

Selknam play host to Os Cobras on Saturday. The Chilean vs Brazilian battle will see plenty of one-on-one battles between players who will be involved in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers in July. The match is preparation for all involved. For Selknam it is also an opportunity to edge …

Duas jogadoras da seleção brasileira de rugby sevens estão a caminho do Japão. Thalia Costa e Gabriela Lima foram anunciadas nesta sexta-feira, 11, como os novos reforços do Mie Women’s Rugby Football Club Pearls para a temporada 2025. A dupla embarca para o país após as Yaras encerrarem sua participação …

Buenos Aires will be the center of the Super Rugby Americas universe on Friday. SRA leaders Los Pampas play host to the defending champions, Los Dogos in the opening fixture of the second half of the regular season. The last time the teams met there was no winner; they competed …

Peñarol got the job done in Tucumán on Monday. The Uruguayans were 21-16 away winners over Los Tarucas. The tight contest was only decided with the full-time whistle; Los Tarucas had several try scoring opportunities in the final minutes. MATCH NOTES Early tries to Felipe Etcheverry and Santiago Civetta had …

Scott Lawrence has named an extended Men’s Eagles longlist ahead of the international season. This year that includes World Cup qualifiers that will begin during the Pacific Nations Cup in August. On the list of 72 names are 21 players who have yet to appear in test rugby for the …

Australia will host Rugby World Cup 2027. The USA will host the 2031 tournament. Which country or countries will host Rugby World Cup 2035? This article looks at the declared and potential bidders for RWC 2035.   ITALY Days before the start of RWC 2023, Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) director …

The New England Free Jacks looked back in championship form on Sunday afternoon, running riot in the second half to take a 43-6 victory over the visiting Miami Sharks. Paula Balekana led the way for the home side, the Fijian winger scoring three tries with flanker Jed Melvin also impressing …

Argentina claimed a podium finish at the Singapore 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s recovered from a Semi Final defeat against Fiji to win the Bronze Final. Los Pumas 7’s fell 33-24 against Fiji at the Semi Final stage. The Flying Fijians outscored Argentina by five tries to four. Argentina scored first …

The Chicago Hounds claimed victory in a full-blooded clash with the San Diego Legion at Torero Stadium on Saturday night. When the dust settled the Eastern Conference leaders stood just above their Western Conference counterparts, the final score reading 27-20 to the visitors. Noah Brown won the opening kickoff for …

RFC Los Angeles continued their run of good form with an impressive 24-22 upset over the SaberCats in Houston on Saturday night. A still breeze made for challenging kicking conditions and while LA still managed to show off their undeniable attacking prowess, it was their defense that proved the difference …

For the first time ever teams based in Tucumán, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay will battle it out in professional rugby. Monday’s match sees Los Tarucas at home against Peñarol in Tucumán. The inaugural clash between the teams will be the final match of the first half of Super Rugby Americas …

NOLA’s five-game losing streak is at an end after the Gold toppled Anthem 33-19 in Charlotte on Saturday. The Carolina outfit had enough scoring opportunities to win, but some defensive lapses saw them concede four first half tries and the deficit proved insurmountable in the end. Toby Fricker was caught …

Yacare and Los Dogos played out a tense battle in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. The tension often boiled over and there were three second half yellow cards and a red card. Los Dogos were down to 13 men at one point but managed to hold on for a 24-19 away …