Major League Rugby has unveiled its regular season schedule for its sixth campaign in 2023. The new year will feature 12 teams split into two conferences. As confirmed earlier, the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis are out, while a new team from Chicago has joined the Western Conference. The season …

Former Eagles flanker Tony Lamborn has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 31. He made the announcement on social media, bringing a close to an 11-year career as a professional. “I’ve officially hung up the boots and couldn’t be more stoked with what I have accomplished. …

The San Diego Legion have signed Tongan flanker Tupou Afungia for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, where has was on the extended roster for the National Provincial Championship though he did not make any regular season appearances. Afungia plays his club …

Canadian captain Sophie de Goede is one of five nominees for World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year. The outstanding No8 started every game for Canada at the World Cup, and was recently honored with selection to the tournament Dream Team by Rugby World Magazine. de Goede’s credentials are impressive. …

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 USA face final challenge to qualify for World Cup The USA rolled past Hong Kong in Dubai on Saturday …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. Chile fell to a 32-10 loss against …

Rugby New York have confirmed the return of four players from their title-winning campaign of 2022, and the addition of a new prop for 2023. Prop Chance Wenglewski, flankers Ben Bonasso and Brendon O’Connor, and winger Ed Fidow will stay on. Tevita Langi arrives from New Zealand. Wenglewski rotated with …

USA international prop Titi Lamositele has extended his stay in France through the end of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been with the Top 14 club since 2020, having previously spent six seasons with Saracens in the English Premiership. Lamositele was initially a loosehead when he arrived in Europe, …

NOLA Gold have added more size to their forward pack with the signing of Liam Hallam-Eames on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old lock stands 6’6″ (1.99m) and tips the scales at 255lbs (116kg). He arrives from Northland in New Zealand. Hallam-Eames made his …

Two second half tries from Baltazar Amaya helped Uruguay down Romania 21-16 win in Bucharest. The late call-up to the roster for Uruguay’s European tour touched down with time up to seal a win after Romania had appeared to have already won the match. The match was the third of …