A select list of 50 college rugby standouts have begun preparations for the Saturday’s inaugural Collegiate Rugby Shield. The invitational event will see two teams, dubbed the Canyons and Peaks, collide at Zions Bank Stadium to showcase their talent for Major League Rugby scouts. Coaching the two sides are a …

The USA Eagles have reinforced their training roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Chile with the addition of four players, three of whom are uncapped at test level. Old Glory loosehead prop Jack Iscaro, ATL No8 Jason Damm, and Austin utility back Chris Mattina join the squad with …

Belgium have confirmed their squad of 25 players to prepare for Saturday’s match against Canada in Halifax. As with their hosts, it’s a mix of experience and youth with several leading players opting out of the one-off test. Included are 11 who play their club rugby in France. Four of …

Next week ARN will be publishing its annual MLR Dream Team. As we did last year, we are again giving you the chance to have your say. Over the next few days we’ll collect your feedback in the comment section below, on Facebook, and on our Twitter feed. As with last year …

World Rugby have not changed their minds. Spain have been disqualified from competing at Rugby World Cup 2023. The decision follows an appeal which Spain contested the decision. It means that the April 28 decision to disqualify Spain is upheld. Click here to read outcome from April 28. With Spain …

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 New York are 2022 MLR Champions Rugby New York captured their first Major League Rugby title with a comprehensive …

Two Chilean backs are in doubt for the upcoming international duty. Chile will face the USA in a home-and-away series in July. The winner, on aggregate, will qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023 as Americas 2. Two Chilean backs who started against Scotland ‘A’ on Saturday are now in doubt …

Canadian international Matt Beukeboom has signed a two-year contract with Soyaux-Angoulême, also known as SA XV Charente. The 25-year-old lock or blindside flanker will stay in the Pro D2, with Charente achieving promotion from Nationale 1 this past season. Beukeboom spent the 2021-2022 campaign with Bourg-en-Bresse. He appeared in 10 …

Chile ended their long winter wait by facing Scotland on Saturday in Santiago. The international was listed in Chile as a test match though Scotland played as Scotland ‘A’ making it a non-capped fixture. The visiting side were 45-5 winners in a match that the level between the sides was …

Rugby New York have captured their first Major League Rugby title with a comprehensive 30-15 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Fatigue was a factor early for the visitors due in parts to travel, the early kickoff time, and the heat at pitch level. Several …