Kyle Ciquera has re-signed with the New England Free Jacks through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old prop from Connecticut will enter his third season with the team, joining ahead of the inaugural 2019 exhibition campaign. Able to pack down on either side of the scrum, Ciquera is …

The UAR has confirmed six new positive COVID-19 cases. It is the third time since the training regime began in Casa Pumas that players have tested positive. All players have completed self isolation. The six players are second-rowers Rodrigo Fernández Criado and Lucas Bur; N8 Bautista Pedemonte; center Juan Cruz …

In just a few hours New Zealand will revive an old tradition – the North vs South Island trial match. Similar ideas are not uncommon in rugby, one example being the ‘Probables vs Possibles’ contest held by Wales as recently as 2014. England, Ireland, and Australia have all held such …

Joaquín Tuculet has retired from Los Pumas. He has done so one day after bringing an end to his contract with the Unión Argentina de Rugby. Tuculet’s test career ends at the age of 31. He played for Argentina from 2012-2019, earned 56 caps and played in RWCs 2015 and 2019. …

Nicaragua Rugby has achieved Federation status. The Federacion Nicaraguense de Rugby is now an official acknowledged governing body. The feat is a critical development in the expansion of the sport throughout Central America. It marks an important step in Nicaragua following regional countries in obtaining World Rugby membership. Guatemala was …

Titi Lamositele made his Top 14 debut this evening. He started at tight head prop for Montpellier who had home advantage against Pau. Montpellier led 23-10 at half-time, but fell to a 26-23 defeat. Pau were given a penalty try too seal victory in the final play of the match. …

Joaquín Tuculet and the Unión Argentina de Rugby have parted ways. Following five years at Los Jaguares the fullback has ended his contract at the age of 31. His decision also sees him departing Argentina’s ongoing Rugby Championship preparations with immediate effect. His decision to end his UAR contract is not …

A decision most will have considered inevitable is now official. The 2020 Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament has now been cancelled. Due to be hosted by the Bahamas in November, the event was set to feature men’s and women’s teams at under-18 level for the first time in addition to …

Ryan Matyas is set to play a fourth season for the San Diego Legion, the club has confirmed. The 29-year-old USA international will see out the extension signed in August of 2019 that runs through the end of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Matyas has been one of the …

USA international Tony Lamborn will captain Southland in the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. They will compete in the Championship division. The 29-year-old loose forward returns to the Stags after a year away due to Rugby World Cup 2019 commitments. He also led the team in 2018. Originally from Timaru on …