Make it back-to-back Bronze for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens Series. The USA defeated Ireland to finish 3rd in Cape Town and build an 8-point buffer in the race for automatic Olympic Qualification. A shorthanded Canadian side finished in 8th spot, one better than Dubai, while Brazil broke …

The Cayman Islands celebrated a home win over Mexico on Saturday. The 35-14 win sees the teams splitting a two-match-series. The first game was played in Mexico City in 2021 with Las Serpientes winning 39-13. The Caymans’ win over Las Serpientes on Saturday was not only a strong response to the …

Old Glory DC have signed New Zealand Sevens star Kurt Baker for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old will act as an Assistant Coach for the backs while also suiting up as a player. He is primarily a fullback but can also play outside center or wing. Baker …

The Chicago Hounds have acquired scrumhalf Sean Yacoubian from the New England Free Jacks in exchange for salary cap considerations. A Saint Mary’s Gaels graduate, he has previously represented Scotland u20 before playing with the USA Selects (now Falcons) in 2021. Yacoubian made his Major League Rugby debut with the …

The San Diego Legion have signed a pair of loosehead prop in Djustice ‘DJ’ Sears-Duru and Faka’osi ‘Oti’ Pifeleti. Sears-Duru arrives from the LA Giltinis by way of New England, with the Free Jacks receiving salary cap considerations in exchange for his rights. Pifeleti’s returns to San Diego from Austin, …

The Men’s Eagles followed the lead of their Women’s counterparts in reaching the Semi Finals of the Cape Town Sevens. It guarantees a jump into the coveted top-four on the overall standings that will determine automatic Olympic Qualification at season’s end. Three tries from Lucas Lacamp led the Eagles to …

Uruguay are celebrating another historic moment on the World Sevens Series. Los Teros finished second in Pool B to reach the Cup Quarter Finals in Cape Town. It’s the first time they have qualified for the Cup draw of the knockout stage under the modern format. They had previously reached …

The USA are into the Final Four of the Women’s bracket at the Cape Town Sevens. It follows up on their Bronze finish in last weekend’s tournament in Dubai. Canada will compete for 5th place on Sunday, with Brazil aiming for a best-possible 9th place spot. A late try from …

Tyler Ardron has suspended his test career with Canada. The leading Canadian rugby player in the world today has taken the decision to focus on playing for his professional team, Castres in France’s Top 14. Ardron’s international retirement comes at the age of 31. He has 38 test caps to …

The Dallas Jackals have signed Martín Elías. The recruitment sees a leading Argentine-based fly half now on his way to play in Major League Rugby (MLR) 2023. Elías joins after previously having played for Los Ceibos and Los Jaguares XV in Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Aged 26, Elías …