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The 2020 Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) schedule has been announced. For the first time in ARC history the competition will be played in the months of August, and September. The move sees it now being summer in North America, and winter in South America – a reserve of the 2016-2019 …

Changes to Rugby Americas competitions for 2020 have been announced. Starting in 2020 the annual Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) will move to be aligned closely with the global rugby calendar and will benefit professional competition both in the Americas and elsewhere. The 2020 ARC will see the Argentina XV, Brazil, …

Preseason training began for ten Major League Rugby sides on Monday, with only the New England Free Jacks and Seattle Seawolves opting for a later start date. Among those checking in at the start of Old Glory DC’s first full campaign is Eagles center Thretton Palamo, who joins from the …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Súper Liga Americana Launched on Friday, the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby sees South America now having a professional rugby competition. …

Houston gave their fans a much-needed glimpse of hope at the end of this past season and with a new-look team on several fronts, the SaberCats will have a first ever playoff appearance on their list of goals. Achieving that will not be easy in a challenging West Division but …

The Seattle Seawolves have added more European influence to their backline for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Having already signed David Busby from Ulster and Harry Davies from Cardiff, they will now welcome Ross Neal from Wasps of the English Premiership. It’s a significant acquisition for the two-time defending …

The Super Liga Americana de Rugby officially launched in Montevideo on Friday evening and South America have their first professional league. Sudamérica Rugby President Sebastián Piñeyrúa was in attendance for the historic occasion hosted at the Estadio Charrúa. Five teams will fully participate in the competition with one – Cafeteros …

Dominic Day will not be heading to San Diego after all. The former Wales and Saracens lock was announced by the Legion in July but has now confirmed his retirement with immediate effect, opting instead to focus on his family and and business interests. He is the co-founder of FourFive …

Canada’s Women’s team has added experience to their roster for the Dubai Sevens. Britt Benn and Sara Kaljuvee return after missing the Series opener in Glendale with injury. Dropping out to make room are Delaney Aikens and Breanne Nicholas. A 6th-place finish in Glendale was a disappointing return for the …

The Austin Herd have added two more outside backs to their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Corey Jones joins from Southern Pines in North Carolina and Rodrick Waters makes the move from the West Houston Lions. Both players are 26 years old and new to the league. …