The Pacific Nations Cup has flown by with the third and final round now just a day away. A neutral-venue clash between Tonga and Canada will open things up as the final round is based entirely in Fiji. The Friday-afternoon (Thursday evening North American time) match will take place at …

Nathan Sylvia has signed an extension that will see him continue with the San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season and beyond. The 25-year-old prop has become a key component of the San Diego front row since arriving early in the 2018 season. Previously seen as a …

Following the completion of the inaugural cross-border clash between the Men’s Collegiate All-Americans and the Canadian University All-Stars, USA Rugby has confirmed their official honors teams for the 2018-19 season. Three XVs teams have been named with Division 1 and 2 sevens sides also selected. All but two of those …

BC Rugby has confirmed a 12-game schedule for the newly revamped Pacific Pride. Rugby Canada announced in April that the centralized academy program would be revived after a 14-year absence, and recently appointed Jamie Cudmore as Head Coach. Though the team will have a full plate of fixtures, they will …

The Americas Rugby Championship is to introduce the system of promotion / relegation. Confirmation of this was made by Chile Rugby President Cristian Rudloff in an interview with CDO. The incoming policy will change international rugby competition in the Americas notably, making every match all the more important. ARC Promotion …

Uruguay has added a match against the Argentina XV to give Los Teros three RWC warm-up fixtures. Taking place on September 07, Uruguay will play host to Argentina’s next of XV in the third of three home matches at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa. With the match against the Argentina XV finalized …

Just days after announcing the signature of Mike Dabulas, Old Glory DC have dipped into the collegiate talent pool a second time. Penn State teammate Jack McLean has put pen to paper with the expansion side for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He is the third new signing of …

The Houston SaberCats have a new Director of Rugby. Paul Healy will take over the role as well as that of Head Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, replacing departed Justin Fitzpatrick. Paul Emerick acted as Interim Head Coach to close the season. He will remain on staff …

Eddie Jones has named a 33-man squad to prepare for Sunday’s test against Wales at Twickenham. The England supremo has cut four players from the group that trained last week – loose forward Alex Dombrandt, scrumhalf Ben Spencer, midfielder Ben Te’o, and fullback Mike Brown. Included in the group are …

Namibia will play two matches against the Southern Kings as part of their preparations for the Rugby World Cup. The first will take place at their normal home of Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on August 31, the second on September 7 at the coastal location of Walvis Bay High …

After confirming a number of re-signings, the NOLA Gold have announced their first new name for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Former Dragons starter Carl Meyer has signed a three-year deal that will see him sticking with New Orleans through the 2022 MLR campaign. The 28-year-old joins from Welsh …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA With back-to-back victories over Samoa and other positive results under John Mitchell and Gary Gold, there is no question whatsoever …

Japan have named a 26-man traveling roster for their final fixture of the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva on Saturday. The match against the USA will serve as a title decider for the competition, with both teams entering the match undefeated after the first two rounds. Loosehead prop Koki Yamamoto …

Dylan Audsley has extended his contract with the San Diego Legion. The 25-year-old USA international started 11 games during the 2019 Major League Rugby season before a serious ankle injury brought an early end to his season. Specific terms of the new deal have not been released. Originally from London, …

Italy have named a squad of 38 players to prepare for two upcoming warm-up matches ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Conor O’Shea has included 21 of the Benetton Treviso side that reached the Quarter Finals of the Guinness Pro 14 with only four based outside of the two Italian …

Following the completion of international competition this weekend the Americas Rankings have been updated for August 03 2019. They take into consideration results from Pacific Nations Cup matches involving competitors from the Americas. The USA’s 13-10 win over Samoa sees a 0.82 points gain for the Eagles. With it the …

Los Jaguares XV blasted their way past the SWD Eagles today to secure a spot in the Semi Finals of the Currie Cup First Division. In an obliteration the Argentine side won by 80 points as they completed an 83-3 victory. Back starting for the first time since March was …

A one-sided first half paved the way to a convincing 41-7 win for Japan over Tonga in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. Osaka’s Hanazono Stadium set an engrossing stage in the searing heat, another prelude to the upcoming Rugby World Cup now less than 50 …

Fiji were well short of their best, but still had enough class to take a dominant 38-13 win over Canada in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup at Suva. As expected, it was a difficult match for the Canadians who struggled to find parity in any aspect of …

AJ MacGinty’s penalty kick on the last play of the game sealed a 13-10 win for the USA over Samoa in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup. It was a fortunate victory for the Eagles who otherwise struggled during the second half amidst windy and humid conditions in …