World Rugby have today announced significant changes to the World Sevens Series that will come into effect for the 2023-2024 season. The most notable sees the men’s and women’s competitions becoming fully aligned in both participating teams and tournaments played. They are also set to receive equal participation fees, which …

Old Glory DC have confirmed the return of another leading member of their forward pack. Second row Tevita Naqali will play a fourth season in the nation’s capital. The 29-year-old Fijian spent the Major League Rugby off-season playing with White Plains in the American Rugby Premiership. Naqali has been an …

Paddy Ryan has agreed to join the Chicago Hounds for their inaugural campaign. The former Eagles prop, who turns 32 in December, makes the move to his fourth Major League Rugby team having previously played for Austin, New York, and most recently San Diego. He confirmed the move in conversation …

Houston have traded two of their Argentine contingent to Dallas. Tighthead prop Juan Pablo Zeiss and outside back Marcos Moroni will join a rebuilding Jackals side. In exchange the SaberCats receive salary cap considerations for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Zeiss, 33, proved one of the best front rowers …

The Seattle Seawolves have acquired the rights to Conner Mooneyham from Rugby ATL. It’s the second organizational change in a matter of weeks for the former Austin winger, who was selected by the Ratlers in the first round of the recent Dispersal Draft. ATL receives a 3rd round pick in …

Wilton Rebolo is set to become the first Brazilian to play in Super Rugby. The 27-year-old has signed on with the Western Force after winning a Major League Rugby title with Rugby New York in 2022. Since debuting for Os Tupis at the age of 20, Rebolo has been a …

Wian Conradie has committed to a third Major League Rugby season with the New England Free Jacks. The 28-year-old recently started both of Namibia’s tests in November, winning his 26th test cap in the victory over Canada in Amsterdam. Free Jacks teammate Le Roux Malan also played both matches. After …

San Diego have signed another youngster with links to Australian rugby. After announcing Alex Horan just a few days ago, the Legion have now confirmed the addition of Finn Kearns for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He is the son of Phil Kearns, who alongside Tim Horan claimed World …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Chile on top of the South American 7’s World Chile are the 2022 South American 7’s champions. Los Cóndores …

Chile are the 2022 South American 7’s champions. Los Cóndores 7’s won the title by defeating Argentina 21-12 in the final. This was after a comprehensive 29-5 Semi Final victory over Paraguay. Brazil defeated Paraguay 29-12 to win the Bronze Final. The Costa Rica Sevens was a seven team tournament. …