Franco Molina will play for Argentina’s new professional rugby team, Los Dogos XV. Molina is to be unveiled as a signing for the Córdoba-based team. In doing so, Molina will establish a record as being the first player to play for four professional South American teams. An official announcement of …

Rodrigo Fernández Criado is departing France to return to Argentina. Fernández Criado has left Montauban to re-join Los Jaguares XV. He will play in the rebranded Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), the Super Rugby Americas. Fernández Criado is a promising second-rower. He signed for Montauban to play in the …

The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Canadian lock Reegan O’Gorman for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He returns for a second year at Fort Quincy, having made the move from the Austin Gilgronis ahead of the 2022 campaign. O’Gorman featured prominently this past year with 12 appearances including …

The Toronto Arrows have made an immediate change to their senior leadership. Long-standing Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Mark Winokur has stepped down, with Rugby Ontario board member Tim Matthews named Vice-President and GM. It’s a significant change in direction for the Arrows. Winokur is a co-founder of the …

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 Chicago Hounds land Dream Centers Major League Rugby newcomers Chicago signed two-time Back of the Year Billy Meakes from …

The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international forward Corey Thomas. After playing two seasons with the LA Giltinis, the 28-year-old was picked by San Diego in the Dispersal Draft but will instead move north with salary cap considerations heading to the Legion in exchange. Thomas was cast …

One day after announcing the signing of Major League Rugby’s best outside center, the Chicago Hounds have confirmed the addition of the league’s best inside center. Two-time MLR Back of the Year Billy Meakes heads to the Midwest after spending two seasons with the LA Giltinis. Meakes, 31, has been …

Lucas Lacamp looks set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a lower leg injury while playing against Fiji in last weekend’s Cape Town Sevens Quarter Final. The 21-year-old speedster will require surgical repair next week. He posted an update on social media: “Traveled with the team back …

Premier 15s have announced significant changes to the league structure for the 2023-2024 season. Four current teams have been cut, with two others added. Nine North American players could be affected as a result of the drastic alterations which have received significant reaction on social media. Eight teams have been …

The Chicago Hounds have secured another player selected in the Dispersal Draft. Mark O’Keeffe follows his Austin midfield partner Bryce Campbell in making the move north. It’s the fourth Major League Rugby team for the 28-year-old, having previously lined up for New York and ATL. O’Keeffe has been one of …