Rugby Americas have confirmed that the flagship Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) and second-tier Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) will not take place in 2020. The under-20 versions of those tournaments are also off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A formal release from the organization says that discussions are ongoing for …

Two pieces of history was made by Los Pumas in the 2015 Rugby Championship. Argentina claimed their first ever win over South Africa in a test match. The match in question was in Durban and saw Juan Imhoff becoming the first player to score a hat-trick against the Springboks. The …

Rugby ATL prop Jamie Ferrante has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby after just one season in Major League Rugby. The 27-year-old has opted to pursue a career in chiropractics, having completed his doctorate from Life University in 2019. After playing both sides of the scrum for the Running Eagles, …

Old Glory DC are closing in on Mary Washington halfback Harry Masters. The 24-year-old undrafted free agent revealed the pending move in a television interview with WIN News. Once the contract has been formally completed, he should reunite with teammate Matthew Gordon, a 2nd round draft pick, and former UMW …

London Irish have confirmed that Bryce Campbell has left the English Premiership club with his contract coming to an end. The powerful Eagles midfielder is now stateside and looks set for a return to Major League Rugby for the 2021 season. Campbell, 25, signed from the Glendale Raptors in May …

Ciencias Sevilla have signed Juan Ignacio Pérez. The 28-year-old Argentine prop is the latest arrival for the 2020-2021 season. Ciencias recently signed two other Argentine players: fly half Rafael Migale and prop Facundo Pomponio from the Olímpia Lions. Pérez comes from Buenos Aires club Pucará. He left the Pucará six …

Ongoing player recruitment has seen Mauro Perotti joining Alcobendas. The former Argentina XV scrum-half was among the leading players in last season’s División de Honor, the elite Spanish rugby competition. Perotti moves to the Madrid club from División de Honor rivals Bathco Rugby Santander. He comes from Gimnasia y Tiro …

As the transition to the 2020-2021 season advances so too does player recruitment. The latest Argentine player to sign for a European club is Juan Ferrere. The second-rower joins CAU Rugby Valencia to continue his career in Spain. Ferrere is from the renowned Buenos Aires club, San Isidro (SIC). He …

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of hooker Chad Gough from the Colorado Raptors. He joins the expansion side for the 2021 Major League Rugby season having started all five games for the Raptors in 2020, playing nearly 90% of all possible minutes. Gough, 28, is noted for his …

Austin have confirmed their first new player signing for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Grand Canyon University captain Cam Dodson has joined the Gilgronis as an undrafted free agent. The 23-year-old lock or No8 is the first addition under new AG’s coaches Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard. Dodson is …