New Zealand

Argentina are preparing for a busy 2021. Los Pumas will play 12 test matches, none of which will be in Argentina. In reporting for El Ciudadano, Lisando Olearo notes that the matches will come in three cateogries. First, three relocated test matches in July. Second, the Rugby Championship from August …

The Crusaders have signed Pablo Matera for the 2022 Super Rugby season. Matera will move from Paris, France to Christchurch, New Zealand to continue his professional rugby career. It will be the fourth country that Matera has played professional rugby in. He previously played for the Leicester Tigers (UK), Los …

Old Glory DC have received a boost with the return of Dylan Taikato-Simpson for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 31-year-old fullback had initially opted out of the season following the arrival of his first child last August. Taikato-Simpson joined the team from Glendale for the …

Another busy week of Major League Rugby action saw all six teams in action. Unlike previous weeks, only one match was decided by seven points or less. Undoubtedly the top performance was that of the Toronto Arrows, whose tremendous win over New York is rewarded with four selections. 1 – …

There were more close matches this past weekend, with really only one that stood out as being uncompetitive. It makes for some tough choices and long may that continue. In some spots there were three and even four candidates. Four players make the cut for a second week in a …

There are plans for the USA to face New Zealand in October 2021. Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Liam Napier notes that the match is being positioned to be played on Saturday October 23, 2011. The new home of NFL franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders is positioned as the …

What a weekend for Major League Rugby. Three road wins, a neutral venue flop, and a dynamite upset. It was an unpredictable adventure and a number of new players put their hands up for selection in our weekly picks. LA may feel short changed but their win was a team …

Austin have confirmed the long-anticipated arrival of former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross. The 36-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Gilgronis that sees him joining in a player-coach role. He is expected to be available for the Week 5 fixture against Rugby ATL. Ross returned to New Zealand …

Joe Johnston will sit out the next two games for the Free Jacks. The openside flanker was suspended after being cited post-game for a dangerous clear-out on Warriors center Tyler Fisher near the 10 minute mark of the home opener against Utah this past weekend. As New England have a …

The reduction from six games to four in Week 3 made selection time slightly less complicated, though there will still some tough calls. Flanker was particularly difficult with multiple candidates at either spot. Four players are making their second appearance of the season, including one who makes the grade at …