The New Orleans Gold have signed US Eagles international JP Eloff for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old will join the side from the Chicago Lions following the USA’s two-match tour to Europe next month. A utility back for the USA who can cover the midfield as well …

The New Zealand Māori have added two players to their squad ahead of the first of their two-match Northern Hemisphere tour. Joining the squad are Manawatu prop Sean Paranihi and North Harbour outside back Shaun Stevenson. The pair are in contention for a spot in the match day 23 for …

Uruguay is making final adjustments for Namibia and Canada. Los Teros are to play two November Internationals in Africa before taking-on Canada in the all-important Rugby World Cup Qualifiers. Coming off a win over Rosario this past Saturday, the players are now back training at the Centro Charrúa. The 42-29 …

South Africa has been named by World Rugby as the preferred RWC hosts. Today’s recommendation sees Africa’s global rugby giant named ahead of France and Ireland in the race to secure the tournament’s hosting rights. The three-horse-race had been four with Italy initially bidding for the tournament. The decision to …

A pair of Colombian players are to Play in France in 2018. 20-year-old Damar Valderrama and 26-year-old Daniel Avellaneda are to play for Givors in France’s Fédérale 3, the national fifth division. Both Valderrama and Avellaneda are from Cúcuta, a city in Norte de Santander, bordering Venezuela. The same city …

Blaine Scully has re-signed with the Cardiff Blues. The US Eagles star has inked a new ‘long-term’ contract that will see him stick with Guinness Pro 14 club for the foreseeable future. While the specific length of the deal has not been revealed, Scully is now certain to stay with …

Phil Mack will captain Canada for their November test series. The 32-year-old scrumhalf was on Monday confirmed by Kingsley Jones to be his choice to lead the team through their four-match schedule which begins against the New Zealand Māori at BC Place on Friday. It’s a swift and decisive move from …

Canadian captain Ghislaine Landry has been nominated for the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year award. The 29-year-old Toronto native is named alongside a pair of New Zealand standouts in Michaela Blyde and Ruby Tui. Monte Carlo will host the 2017 World Rugby Awards on November 26. Landry …

USA Sevens star Perry Baker is one of three players nominated for the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year award. The 30-year-old flyer enjoyed a sensational season on the HSBC Sevens Series, doubling as the overall leader in both tries and points scored. Baker also made the tournament Dream …

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 Uruguay Uruguay’s preparation to play two tests in Namibia in November is heading in the right direction. Los Teros warmed-up for …

Javier Rojas performed well on debut for Viadana this past weekend. The play-maker from Tucumán scored 14 points in what was a 28-24 loss against Viadana. Rojas recently joined Viadana to play in the Italian Premiership, the Eccellenza. This sees him continuing his professional career outside of Argentina. Having been …

Benjamín Urdapilleta saw Castres home against Agen today. The round 8 Top 14 triumph means Castres improve their position in the standings. As a result of the 43-28 victory the Tarn club moves up to 9th position. Urdapilleta started in his regular position of fly half. He directed play well …

Uruguay’s preparation to play two tests in Namibia in November is heading in the right direction. Los Teros warmed-up for the tour to Africa by defeating Rosario in an away match on Saturday. Taking place at GER, the home club of Leonardo Senatore, Uruguay ran-out 42-29 winners. The fixture was Uruguay’s …

South American players Felipe Berchesi and Martín Chiappesoni stared for Dax who defeated Aurillac on Friday. Playing at home, Dax won 20-9. The two South American players were involved in all of the scoring. Dax scored two tries in the match. Argentine flanker Chiappesoni went over for the second of …

A 19 point haul from Sebastián Poet saw Colomiers thump Montauban on Friday. The Argentine fly half kicked five penalties and two conversions in what was a 34-3 victory. Poet produced a superb performance. In addition to kicking goals he also assisted in creating tries. The win lifts Colomiers to …

A Chris Wyles try gave Saracens a bonus point win on Saturday. The former USA captain went over the Saracens’ fourth try of their home Aviva Premiership match against London Irish. The result of the win in London sees Saracens leading the Aviva Premiership. After seven rounds the Northern London …

Three England players have been injured ahead of facing Los Pumas. England host Argentina on November 11 in their first of three home November Internationals. Los Pumas are to play England, Italy and Ireland. Saturday’s Aviva Premiership match between the Northampton Saints and the Wasps left Eddie Jones with food …

The Seattle Seawolves have added a third Canadian international to their playing roster. World Rugby u20 Trophy captain George Barton will play for the team during the 2018 Major League Rugby season. At just 20 years old the Cowichan product has already won two senior caps during the 2017 Americas …

Canada have named 29 players to prepare for their friendly against the New Zealand Māori at BC Place on Friday, November 3. With Friday’s match falling outside the official World Rugby test window overseas are not obliged to release their players for international duty, however new Head Coach Kingsley Jones …

Bruno Postiglioni has changed his Spanish destination. The former Pumas Loose Head prop is indeed continuing his professional career in Spain but his move to Barcelona has been called-off. Instead he is joining Gernika, another side in Spain’s Premier League, the Division de Honor. The La Plata player had not …