The USA, and Japan are reportedly set to join the Rugby Championship, reports Gregor Paul for the New Zealand Herald. The publication notes that World Rugby is to establish a 12-team ‘World League’ which sees the USA and Japan joining the existing ten countries who comprise the Six Nations and …

Canada hosted and easily defeated Chile in a third round ARC fixture this past Friday. The 56-0 result was the first time in this year’s tournament that a team has been held scoreless. Los Cóndores were thoroughly outplayed with Canada smartly turning opportunities into points. Kyle Baillie crossed in the …

The USA will send four teams to Las Vegas this weekend to take part in the HSBC Sevens Series event and Las Vegas invitational. Two each from the men and women will attend in what is the largest sevens weekend in North America. Sent to defend the Men’s Eagles position …

Condores lock Clemente Saavedra has been suspended for three weeks after a judicial hearing in Canada. The 21-year-old, whose twin brother Domingo plays scrumhalf for the team, was found guilty of striking Canadian prop Cole Keith during the match in Langford on Friday evening. The act occurred in the 53rd …

It was an interesting week in Major League Rugby that saw the lines in the sand increase in clarity. Toronto, San Diego, and Seattle were a step ahead of their opposition and the Utah-Glendale match displayed the vulnerability of each side. Individually there were some fine efforts which required some …

Just two days after making his debut for Los Jaguares Tomás Cubelli has signed a new deal to remain at the club until 2021. It is his second contract with his home union. His first came in July 2017 bringing him home to Buenos Aires from Canberra, Australia. A serious …

Kainoa Lloyd has been named Player of the Week for Round 3 of the Americas Rugby Championship. The 24-year-old winger scored three tries in the first half of Canada’s 56-0 win over Chile on Langford. It was his first hat trick at international level in the 9th appearance for his …

Austin Elite have secured the signature of Egyptian-Canadian flanker Moe Abdelmonem. The 26-year-old turned out for the side during the preseason but was unable to suit up during the regular season due to visa delays. He will now be available for Austin’s next game against Glendale on March 9. A …

Los Jaguares have been dealt a blow after captain Jerónimo de la Fuente has been ruled out until round 7. The shoulder injury sustained in Saturday’s win over the Bulls sees the captain confirmed out of this coming weekend’s home match against the Blues and also of the following tour …

Two of last year’s Semi Finalists went head-to-head on Saturday as the Utah Warriors hosted the Glendale Raptors on a cold night at Zions Bank Stadium. It was the first home match of the season for the Warriors and a chance for both sides to get back on track after …