Tim Metcher’s days in Seattle aren’t over after all. The veteran prop announced his departure from the Seawolves at the end of the 2021 season but has made an about-face and re-signed with the team for a fifth season. He joins fellow ‘originals’ Nakai Penny and Riekert Hattingh in returning …

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of utility back Campbell Johnstone and second or back row forward Sam Phillips. Both join the Major League Rugby expansion side from the American Raptors who have been competing in the XV Series. The team has revived the Raptors name in recent months having …

Ryan Matyas has signed on for a fifth season with the San Diego Legion. The 30-year-old outside back is one of nine players who were part of the team during the inaugural 2018 campaign who have appeared in each year since through the 2021 season. With 14 appearances this past …

Uruguay earned respect in today’s loss against Italy. The South Americans pushed the Europeans in an away match played in Parma. The fixture was officially that of a Tier 2 side against a Tier 1 team. It was much more than this, however, as the teams will meet at RWC …

Chile completed an impressive comeback earlier today against Russia. The South Americans overcame a 17-10 half-time deficit to complete a 30-29 win. Santiago Videla was the hero; the fullback slotted the winning penalty with time up on the match clock. The match is a rarity; Chile and Russia had only met …

Canada will look to end their November test series on a winning note when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Sunday. After back-to-back wins over the USA in Colorado, they suffered a heavy defeat to England’s Red Roses at The Stoop in London. It’s been three years since the …

The 2021 season will come to a close at Sixways on Sunday for the Women’s Eagles as they take on the world’s top team England. Since returning from a two-year test hiatus the USA have dropped three in a row, this past weekend coming away from Dublin with a disappointing …

Kenya overcame Brazil 36-30 this morning in South Africa. The thrilling contest was the Bronze Final of the Stellenbosch Challenge. Sleek back movements and flair saw the Africans overcoming the South Americans to claim a well-deserved victory. Pedro Lopez was a standout for Brazil. The former Grenoble academy player carried strong; …

The New England Free Jacks have added two new players ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Second row Stan van den Hoven arrives from the Bay of Plenty Steamers on a two-year deal, with midfielder Mika Lomano heading east from his home Sacramento, California. van den Hoven is …

Robbie Povey has signed a one-year extension with the Houston SaberCats that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. It’s the second year in Texas for the 25-year-old Canadian international. He spent his first MLR campaign in 2020 with the Utah Warriors. After a three-year hiatus from test rugby, …