Nicolás Sánchez has been clared of foul play. The Argentine fly half was cited for allegedly striking an opponent in the 77th minute of Saturday’s test match against Scotland. The Disciplinary Committee viewed video footage of the incident, listened to evidence and representations from and on behalf of the player, …

Canada’s tour continues on Wednesday when they face the New Zealand Black Ferns in a battle of the top two teams on the official World Rugby Rankings. The match takes place at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin in a preview of what might lay ahead in next year’s Women’s World Cup …

New Zealand has named a formidable lineup for the highly anticipated match against Canada, to be played at the neutral venue of Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday. World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year nominee Faio’o Fa’amausili captains the side that also includes Olympic 7s star Portia Woodman on …

Matías Orlando was a stand-out in an otherwise underwhelming performance from Argentina. The Tucumán outside center scored Argentina’s one try and also made a clear line break. His break was the only near try by either side in the opening half. His performance was not only impressive based on attack.  Orlando …

Hope Rogers will lead out the USA Women’s Eagles for the first time when they face France on Tuesday at the Stade de la Méditerranée in Béziers. The match is the first of two on an abbreviated trip that will conclude on Friday at Montpellier’s Altrad Stadium. France were 19-13 …

Paraguay hosted Colombia in Asunción on Saturday in a qualifier match for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. An entertaining match showing much-improved skills from both sides ended in a 39-27 win for the home team. While Colombia’s World Cup dream comes to an end, they are one of the most improved …

Tomás Cubelli will play his second season for the Brumbies in 2017, it has been confirmed. The Argentine scrum half was named by Head Coach Stephen Larkham for next year’s competition. Cubelli is to join 13 Wallabies. Changes from 2016 see the arrival of the Fainga’a twins. For them it …

Joe Launchbury is to miss England’s home match vs Argentina though suspension. The second-rower was banned for two weeks for kicking an opponent. Launchbury appeared on Monday in London before an independent disciplinary committee. Having been cited for allegedly kicking an opponent in contravention of Law 10.4 (c) in Saturday’s …

Connor Braid is set to resume his professional career in a new division – the Aviva Premiership. As first reported by Phil Meyer on BC Rugby News, the Canadian flyhalf has been offered a contract by the Worcester Warriors and should join up with the club following Canada’s final tour …

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. Unlike previous editions this week sees Up, Under, and a third category – Buried. The reason for this are the circumstances that transpired in …