The rains had their say on May 11 when this match was originally scheduled, but the forecast is all clear for tonight reschedule at the AVEVA Stadium. With two wins in a row the resurgent Houston SaberCats will look to continue their late-season form when they host the slumping Glendale …

With vastly more rugby for Uruguay’s leading domestic-based players and Uruguay happening to have far more professionals the roster for RWC 2019 will see some tough choices and close selections. This has been evident in 2019 in the Americas Rugby Championship, and Sudamérica 6 Naciones A. With the Nations Cup …

The final week of the Major League Rugby regular season is upon us and the playoff race could not possibly be any closer. One team is in – the San Diego Legion – while four vie for the three remaining Semi Final spots. Remarkably, all are equal in points. Toronto, …

With a population of 0.106 million Tonga is to be the smallest competitor at RWC 2019. Yet the size of the Tongan players more than makes up for any perceived shortage in player resources. At RWCs Tonga has long defied the odds. In fact long before the inaugural Rugby World …

The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the RWC. The previous edition of World Cup Watch – Argentina was put together following Mario Ledesma’s explanations over team selection. It can be seen by clicking here. Two months have past since the …

A strong crowd at Cardinal Stadium were treated to an entertaining though one-sided match on Monday evening. The Memorial Day fixture saw Scotland’s under-20 side dominate hosts Old Glory DC by a score of 70-7. It was a friendly arranged following the investment by Scottish Rugby in the Major League …

The 2018-2019 HSBC Sevens Series comes to a close in Paris this weekend. With all four automatic qualification tickets for the Olympics now claimed, there are two major questions to be answered: 1) Who will win the overall series title? and 2) Who will be relegated from core status? The …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA Men’s Eagles Sevens The Men’s Eagles have qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games. Their opening day at the London Sevens …

Mario Sagario has called time on his international career. In a brief statement on social media, the 32-year-old tighthead prop said he would no longer be representing Uruguay for personal reasons. He did not elaborate on the decision. It brings the curtains down on Sagario’s tremendous contributions to Los Teros, …

US Eagles standout Stephen Tomasin has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the London Sevens. The hooker scored two tries in the tournament but has been recognized for his all-around contributions. His efforts as a link player on offense and a tireless defender helped the USA to …