The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Fijian winger Paula Balekana for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It will be his second season with the team, having joined ahead of the 2022 campaign after making the move from the Houston SaberCats. Balekana was an instant hit with the Free …

Brazil’s Men’s test team is no longer coached by Fernando Portugal. The CBRu thanked Portugal for his time in charge of the test team. He has been replaced by former Brazilian test player Josh Reeves. The New Zealander will take charge of the Brazil XV in October with a permanent head …

Brazil, Canada and Chile are to contest a triangual tournament in October. Branded as the Americas Rugby Trophy, the tournament is to be half of the former Americas Rugby Championship (ARC). The three teams will compete in matches on October 16-26 in Brazil. Brazil will play Chile in the tournament …

Gerónimo Prisciantelli is on his way to play in Italy. The Argentine utility back is to join Zebre to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The move will be the first foreign professional team for the 23-year-old. Capable of playing center, fly half and fullback, Prisciantelli moves to the …

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Argentine flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 33-year-old arrives from South Africa where he has most recently been playing for the Sharks in the Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship. ‘Tito’, as he is known, is …

Canada wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 24-7 win over Fiji in Suva on Friday. The two sides were deadlocked after 40 minutes but tries from Sara Kaljuvee, Maddy Grant, Tyson Beukeboom, and finally Gillian Boag led the visitors to victory. Full details are still to be revealed. …

The Seattle Seawolves have announced the signing of hooker Peter Malcolm on a three-year deal through the 2025 Major League Rugby season. A USA international with 11 test caps, the 28-year-old’s rights were acquired from the San Diego Legion in exchange for salary cap considerations. Malcolm made 13 appearances for …

Canada have made an early change to their squad for the upcoming World Cup in New Zealand. Versatile back Chloe Daniels has been called up, taking the spot of midfielder Marie Thibault. It’s believed Thibault’s withdrawal is injury-related though Rugby Canada have not released details of the change. Daniels is …

NOLA Gold have agreed a contract extension with versatile back Aaron Matthews through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old USA age-grade international was acquired from the Seattle Seawolves prior to the 2022 campaign. Injuries limited the impact of Matthews this past year to just 8 games. A two-time …

The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of loose forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from England, where the 30-year-old made his senior professional debut shortly before his 19th birthday. Though originally from Bristol, Eadie was a starter for Scotland u20s in …