Canada

The New England Free Jacks have been hit with a triple-dose of bad news. Club captain Josh Larsen has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while fellow Canadian lock Conor Keys and Namibian No8 Wian Conradie have received one-game suspensions. Larsen dislocated a shoulder in the home …

Dallas have finally broken their duck. Their unsightly run of 22 consecutive defeats is now behind them. Previous record-holders Austin first recorded a draw (after 20 straight losses) before getting their win. The Jackals skipped straight to the victory. Some of the numbers from those 22 defeats: 276 points scored, …

The Toronto Arrows have reinforced their squad with two experienced professionals from France. Versatile back Peter Nelson has signed on from Aurillac with second row Shay Kerry joining from Rouen Normandie. Both have featured in the French Pro D2 in recent months. Nelson is originally from Northern Ireland but has …

Old Glory have added more muscle to their forward pack in ex-Giltinis No8 Langilangi Haupeakui. The 33-year-old powerhouse was selected by Dallas in the Dispersal Draft but did not sign with the Jackals and will instead follow Kyle Baillie to DC for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby …

It was an historic weekend for Dallas, who finally got their first taste of victory after 22 straight defeats. Utah edged New England and Seattle did just enough to escape NOLA with their unbeaten record intact. Houston overpowered Chicago, New York overcame ATL, and San Diego showed their class against …

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 Comprehensive victory for Canada over USA in Spain Canada opened the Pacific Four tournament with a comprehensive 50-17 victory over the …

A dominant second half saw the San Diego Legion pull away from Old Glory DC to win 48-26 at Snapdragon Stadium. The visitors did well to stay within striking distance at half time and ultimately secured a bonus point, but the home side was a clear step up in class …

The New York Ironworkers got one back in the win column with a 31-20 result over Rugby ATL in a wild contest at Memorial Field on Sunday. It was back-and-forth action with four lead changes and no shortage of dramatic moments from start to finish. An early break from Jack …

A stunning come-from-behind performance from the Seawolves saw the visitors earning a thrilling 36-35 victory over the NOLA Gold on Sunday. Seattle recovered from an 18-point second half deficit to keep their perfect start to the season intact. It was the worst possible start for the Gold. The kickoff from …

In entertainment terms it was quite simply the best game of the Super Rugby Americas 2023 season thus far. Os Cobras and the American Raptors put on a slobber-knocker in Colorado. Os Cobras survived to defeat the Raptors 43-40 in a classic on Sunday. There was some exciting rugby played …