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USA Rugby has named the Eagles squads to take part in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens. Cape Town will act as the host, with the tournaments to be played in a straight knockout format. The Women’s side returns to action for the first time since Toulouse in May. There …

Felix Kalapu has bid farewell to Old Glory DC and Major League Rugby after one season. The powerhouse forward has signed a three-year deal with the Western Force that ties him to the Super Rugby club through the 2025 season. He is currently playing with North Harbour, on loan from …

Gloucester-Hartpury have re-signed USA international Maya Learned for the 2022-2023 Premier 15s season. The 26-year-old returns for a second season in South West England. At the same time the club have confirmed the departure of Eagles lock Kristine Sommer. Learned made 11 appearances this past season including 7 starts. While …

Sophie de Goede will captain Canada’s squad at the World Cup. Head Coach Kévin Rouet today unveiled the 32 players who will travel to New Zealand, 21 of whom are either currently attached to European clubs or played overseas during the past two seasons. de Goede is just 23 years …

The USA will send a senior representative team to South Africa for two matches in October. A squad of domestic talent will take part in the Toyota Challenge with a game against the Cheetahs on October 14 and a friendly against the Pumas on October 21. Dubbed the ‘National A’ …

The USA’s pathway to Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed. The Men’s Eagles will play in a four team repechage tournament in Dubai, UAE in November. The champion will qualify for RWC 2023 as the 20th, and final, participant. The USA will be competing against Hong Kong, Kenya and …

Dallas have unveiled their new Head Coach for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Agustín Cavalieri joins the Jackals from Italy, where he was Forwards Coach of the national men’s u20 side. Originally from Rosario in Argentina, this is the first leading role for the 39-year-old nicknamed ‘Cuca’. Cavalieri enjoyed …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Awesome Argentina defeat All Blacks in New Zealand The script of rugby was re-written on Saturday. The mighty All …

Australia have claimed their first ever World Sevens Series title. Despite finishing third in Los Angeles, the ‘Misfits’ – as they call themselves – held the best overall points total at the season’s end, edging out South Africa and Argentina to finish at the top. The best previous finish for …

San Diego Legion flanker Michael Smith will switch his focus from rugby to education for the next four years. The Canadian international has accepted a position in the UBC Island Medical Program with an anticipated graduation in 2026. Smith had an exceptional season for the Legion in 2022, playing in …