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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Free Jacks get their hands on the MLR Shield The New England Free Jacks are Major League Rugby champions for the …

New Zealand put Canada to the sword by a final score of 52-21 in front of 10,000 fans at TD Place Stadium on Saturday. It was a record attendance for a women’s rugby match in Canada, who applauded as the home side stuck with the world champions until their electric …

Australia put their hiding at the hands of New Zealand behind them with a dominant 58-17 win over the USA in their Pacific Four clash on Saturday. Played at the neutral venue of Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium, the Wallaroos were in control from start to finish and outscored the North …

The New England Free Jacks are Major League Rugby champions for the first time after a pulsating 25-24 victory over the San Diego Legion on Saturday. More than 10,000 fans, an MLR Final record, took in the occasion at the neutral SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago and were treated to an …

Old Glory DC have wasted no time in naming their new Head Coach. After bidding a fond farewell to Josh Syms, who will join Zebre as a Forwards Coach, the club have unveiled Simon Cross as his replacement. The 42-year-old arrives on a three-year deal through the 2026 Major League …

Canada will square off against World Cup champions New Zealand in the second match of Saturday’s Pacific Four double-header in Ottawa. A record attendance for a women’s rugby match in Canada is expected to be set with over 9,000 tickets sold at the time of writing. With these being the …

The Pacific Four resumes in Ottawa on Saturday in the first of two double-headers to be hosted by Canada. Opening the day at TD Place Stadium will be the USA and Australia, the two lowest-ranked sides in the round-robin competition. Stakes are high for both sides given the team who …

A new Major League Rugby champion will be crowned on Saturday when the San Diego Legion takes on the New England Free Jacks in Chicago. Ticket sales have been strong despite the neutral location, with attendance expected to significantly exceed the previous Final mark of 7,389 set at LA in …

Uncapped Pontypridd flanker Sion Parry has been called into the Canada squad for the upcoming tour of Fiji and Tonga. The 24-year-old from Cardiff has made over 50 appearances for the Welsh Premiership side. He qualifies for Canada through his Ontario-born mother. Parry is the only name on the 32-strong …

World Cup star Hope Rogers and strong-running midfielder Emily Henrich have been ruled out of the Eagles squad for the Pacific Four due to injury. Both were initially included in the final roster of 30 to compete against Australia and New Zealand in Ottawa. Rich Ashfield has called up Mona …