The LA Giltinis inched closer to securing top spot in the Western Conference with a 39-32 win over the Utah Warriors at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday. Discipline cost the home side with three yellow cards brandished in a span of 17 minutes and a red card to Niall Saunders …

Córdoba provincial second-rower Diego Galetto started for Petrarca in a winning effort today. Petrarca Rugby defeated Rugby Rovigo Delta 19-6 to win the Italian Top 10 title. It means Italy have a new champion as Rovigo won the title in 2021. Galetto started the final in his natural position of …

La Rochelle are the 2022 Champions of Europe. The French club defeated Irish province Leinster 24-21 to win the Champions Cup title. La Rochelle outscored Leinster by two tries to zero. The win included the involvement of two Argentine front-rowers – Facundo Bosch and Joel Sclavi. Both players featured from …

Francisco Gómez Kodela was a part of a winning effort in the 2022 Challenge Cup Final. Lyon were 30-12 winners over Toulon in an all-French clash. The title is the biggest accomplishment in the history of the club. Pumas tight head, Gómez Kodela featured as a replacement for Lyon. The …

Rugby ATL clinched their spot in the postseason with a 34-23 win over the Toronto Arrows at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. In doing so the Canadian side are eliminated from contention, which means Rugby New York are also playoff-bound. Toronto were under pressure from the opening kickoff and conceded an …

Los Pumas will play host to Scotland in July. The three test matches are all to be in Northern Argentina and they are Los Pumas’ first home matches in three years. Players are chomping at the bit to run out of the tunnel and on to the field. Club performances …

It was a bittersweet result for the Seawolves as they defeated the SaberCats 43-36 at a packed Starfire Stadium on Friday night. Unfortunately for the home side, a late surge from the visitors gave Houston two bonus points and with it a ticket to the playoffs for the first time …

San Diego’s hopes for a miracle playoff spot are now dashed, but they can still make their mark if they can turnover the Gilgronis in Austin on Saturday evening. For the home side it’s an opportunity to potentially restore their place at the top of the Western Conference table though …

Peñarol are the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) champions. The Uruguayans defeated Selknam 24-13 in the final in Montevideo on Friday evening. The win came with a strong start, one that gave them a commanding lead before Selknam clashed back to make it into a genuine contest. Before …

It’s the last home game of the season for the Warriors on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the LA Giltinis to Zions Bank Stadium. There are no playoffs in Utah’s immediate future but they can still have a say in the seedings if they can topple their guests for a …

The Fire & Ice Cup will be on the line at Silverbacks Park on Sunday afternoon where Rugby ATL play host to the Toronto Arrows. For the latter it’s also last chance saloon with anything less than a win formally ending their playoff hunt. Even a victory might not be …

It’s all on the line for the Seattle Seawolves when they host the Houston SaberCats on Friday night. Only a convincing win will keep the home side alive in the playoff race, and even then they must prevent the visitors from scoring a single bonus point. All that only gives …

South America’s professional rugby competition will come to a close on Friday. In a historic occasion Peñarol play host to Selknam in the SLAR 2022 Final. The Uruguayan vs Chilean final comes following the exit of others, including Argentina’s previously unbeaten Jaguares XV. Peñarol vs Selknam is the SLAR classic, …

The French Barbarians have pulled out of the previously announced match against Canada. Confirmed earlier this month, the invitational side was to be the featured opponent for the Canadians on July 10 in Ottawa. A replacement has already been arranged with Spain now to arrive for a one-off test. Los …

The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season has given six countries the opportunity of playing professional rugby in South America. The demanding season featured ten regular season rounds, of which there was some impressive rugby played. SLAR 2022 finalists, Peñarol and Selknam were the leading teams during the …

The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) was the second complete season of the South American professional league. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Paraguay, South Africa, and Uruguay were involved. The played for teams from the six aforementioned South American countries. Who was the MVP? The two …

Stade Français have recruited Juan Martín Scelzo. The Parisians will be home to the son of Puma great Martín Scelzo until 2024. The club has recruited the 20-year-old from Clermont Espoirs. Martín Scelzo played in Rugby World Cups 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011. The tight head prop from Buenos Aires …

Nicolás Freitas is staying on with Vannes. The Uruguayan back was signed on a six-month deal as a medical joker; however, having impressed at the club he will remain for the 2022-2023 Pro D2 season. Vannes is the second professional club for the Uruguayan center. He played for Peñarol in …

A Canada West Selects roster of 28 players has been named to compete in the upcoming Coast To Coast Cup. The round-robin tournament will be played in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the Toronto Arrows Academy and Atlantic Selects also taking part. Pacific Pride coach Phil Mack will lead the West …

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 Argentina out to learn from Rugby League Michael Cheika finalized his coaching staff this past week. As expected Felipe …