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Argentina is to open RWC 2019 against France. Today’s announcement handed Los Pumas a demanding scheduled for Rugby World Cup 2019. The South Americans will open against France on September 21 and end their pool matches against the USA on October 09. This represents four matches in nineteen days. France …

Another week of mixed fortunes in Europe where Americas players haven’t quite had the impact that we would have liked thus far. A significant part of this week’s team again comes from the URBA Top 14, where the final round of the regular season was played, while the World XV …

The RWC 2019 match schedule announcement is coming on Thursday. World Rugby will make the announcement live from Japan, the host nation of the 2019 Rugby World Cup tournament. With Argentina and the USA already qualified either Canada or Uruguay to do so in February it is an extremely important …

Aladdin Schirmer will be playing for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby. The team confirmed the signing on Tuesday evening. It’s a move that comes as no surprise with the loose forward a local who plays his club rugby for Seattle Saracens, previously lining up for Central Washington at …

The New Orleans Gold have signed US Eagles international JP Eloff for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old will join the side from the Chicago Lions following the USA’s two-match tour to Europe next month. A utility back for the USA who can cover the midfield as well …

Blaine Scully has re-signed with the Cardiff Blues. The US Eagles star has inked a new ‘long-term’ contract that will see him stick with Guinness Pro 14 club for the foreseeable future. While the specific length of the deal has not been revealed, Scully is now certain to stay with …

USA Sevens star Perry Baker is one of three players nominated for the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year award. The 30-year-old flyer enjoyed a sensational season on the HSBC Sevens Series, doubling as the overall leader in both tries and points scored. Baker also made the tournament Dream …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Uruguay Uruguay’s preparation to play two tests in Namibia in November is heading in the right direction. Los Teros warmed-up for …

A Chris Wyles try gave Saracens a bonus point win on Saturday. The former USA captain went over the Saracens’ fourth try of their home Aviva Premiership match against London Irish. The result of the win in London sees Saracens leading the Aviva Premiership. After seven rounds the Northern London …

The Seattle Seawolves have added a third Canadian international to their playing roster. World Rugby u20 Trophy captain George Barton will play for the team during the 2018 Major League Rugby season. At just 20 years old the Cowichan product has already won two senior caps during the 2017 Americas …