Professional rugby will touch down at Mecklenburg County SportsPlex for the first time on Friday night when Anthem plays host to the Miami Sharks. The home side were walloped by San Diego last week and are still in search of their first victory as a franchise. It’s a short turnaround …

Los Pumas will have home advantage for both test matches against the All Blacks in the 2025 Rugby Championship. The matches will be played on August 16 at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba, and on August 23 at Estadio Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires. Both will kick-off at …

This past weekend saw an historic first for Major League Rugby. In starting for the Hounds against Utah, US Eagles hooker Dylan Fawsitt reached 100 appearances in the competition. The 34-year-old was honored by the Warriors while leaving the field after the game. Fawsitt made his first MLR appearance in …

South Africa’s home match against Argentina in 2025 will be in Durban. The city on South Africa’s east coast will play host to the Springboks vs Los Pumas clash on September 27. It is one of two matches between the teams in the 2025 Rugby Championship. The other match will …

Argentina’s dynasty at the Vancouver Series lives on. Los Pumas 7’s won the Canada Sevens tournament, defeating South Africa 19-12 in the final on Sunday. The win sees Argentina not only defending their title but also winning the Vancouver tournament for a fourth consecutive year. Argentina’s dynasty has seen tournament …

Houston overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to leave California with a convincing 45-28 win over RFC Los Angeles on Sunday. A dominant second half showing from the visiting forwards paved the way to 5 tries and 33 unanswered points as the SaberCats clawed their way back from defeat. It was …

Miami nearly made themselves look foolish once again, but in the end secured a 30-25 win over the visiting Gold on Sunday. NOLA were quickest out of the blocks but the Sharks turned it on in the second half with a starring effort from flanker Manuel Ardao proving the difference. …

Utah opened their 2025 Major League Rugby campaign with a strong showing on the road, stopping the Hounds by a final score of 45-31. Two tries from Joe Mano and an impressive Warriors debut for D’Angelo Leuila contributed to the result, which ultimately wasn’t decided until the final minutes of …

For the first time in matches between Los Dogos and Los Pampas there was no winner. In what was a rematch of the Super Rugby Americas 2024 Final, the teams competed to a 20-20 draw in Córdoba on Saturday. The match lived up to the expectation as being El Clásico. …

Selknam downed Os Cobras on Saturday in a second round match in Super Rugby Americas 2025. The 28-21 victory gave the Chileans their first win of the season and sees the Brazilian remaining side winless. The match was delayed due to thunder and lightning. MATCH NOTES Raimundo Martínez’ transition from …

Houston will be looking to redeem their home opener defeat against Chicago when they travel west to California on Sunday. The SaberCats will hand a Major League Rugby debut to former Scotland winger Rufus McLean. They’ll face dangerous opposition in RFC Los Angeles, who gave the defending champion Free Jacks …

Miami will be looking to put the disappointment of their opening round letdown against DC behind them when southern neighbors NOLA arrive on Sunday. It’s a remixed backline for the Sharks, who have also welcomed Tau Koloamatangi back into the fold to help anchor a creaky scrum. The Gold meanwhile …

Dylan Fawsitt will become Major League Rugby’s first centurion when he takes the field for the Chicago on Sunday. The Hounds doubly celebrate their home opener as they welcome Utah to Bridgeview, with the new-look Warriors making their first appearance of the 2025 campaign. CURRENT STANDINGS 1-0-0 (W1) East 4th …

History was made in Vancouver on Friday. Brazil defeated Australia for the first-time. The 14-12 victory was not only a first for As Yaras; it was against the reigning Women’s Champions on the Rugby Sevens World Circuit. The competition will continue in Vancouver on Saturday and Sunday. Played at BC …

Peñarol punished Yacare in Montevideo on Friday, winning 50-15. The Uruguayan side led the match throughout and was never threatened. The manner of the win sends a warning to rivals: Peñarol are a team to be reckoned with in 2025. The win did not come without cons as a starting …

The San Diego Legion came away from Charlotte with a one-sided 52-5 victory over Anthem on Friday night. While the home side showed some endeavor on attack, a disorganized defense allowed the visitors to score almost at will with eight tries conceded against just one scored. A chip kick in …

Córdoba host the first all-Argentine clash in Super Rugby Americas 2025 on Saturday. In a rematch of the 2024 Final, Los Dogos and Los Pampas clash with the home side looking to rebound from an opening round defeat and the visitors playing for the first time this season. Four Pumas …

Two teams who were on the losing end in round one square off in Brazil in round two. Os Cobras have home advantage against Selknam. It is a must-watch encounter for all interested in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers; Brazil and Chile will compete in two matches in July to …

Week 2 of the 2025 Major League Rugby season begins in Charlotte on Friday night. Frigid temperatures await the San Diego Legion, the honored guests for Anthem’s home opener at American Legion Stadium. The two sides are at the opposite ends of their respective divisions but the hosts have boosted …

Peñarol take-on Yacare in the opening match of round two of Super Rugby Americas 2025. Both teams were winners in the opening round in what were tightly fought contests. The winner on Friday will be unbeaten after two rounds and sitting in a handy position in the standings. The fixture …