Fijian international Seru Vularika is joining the New England Free Jacks for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old utility back signed on ahead of Monday’s signing deadline. He had been training with the Fijian Drua but was released in March for disciplinary reasons. Vularika lifted …

The USA has formally been named as host for both the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, the first a men’s tournament and the second contested by women. Results of the final vote by the World Rugby’s Council were unveiled on Thursday in Dublin. It’s an historic occasion for the …

Australia will host Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029. A World Rugby vote in Dublin on Thursday morning determined awarded Australia hosting rights. RWC 2023 will be the Men’s Rugby World Cup and RWC 2029 will be the Women’s Rugby World Cup. RWC 2027 will be the third edition …

Kévin Rouet has named a squad of 32 players to compete in next month’s Pacific Four tournament in New Zealand. A confirmed are an additional group of 11 who are still on contention for spots in the final 30 that will represent Canada at the World Cup in October. Flyhalf …

This past weekend saw pivotal results that have likely ended the playoff hopes of both Toronto and San Diego. New York’s place in the postseason is now almost secure, while Houston took a big step towards a first-ever playoff appearance to set up a titanic head-to-head clash against record setters …

Peñarol showed why they are the team to beat in SLAR 2022. The Uruguayans were convincing winners over Los Jaguares XV in Montevideo on Tuesday. The 32-14 win over Los Jaguares XV means Peñarol finish top of the table during the regular season with a game in hand. Peñarol’s win …

Selknam sent a message of intent on Tuesday evening; the Chileans were 64-3 winners over Los Cafeteros Pro. The massive victory comes with just one round of the regular season remaining. Rival teams have been sent a message of intent. One question was answered for Argentine fans. Franco Molina is …

Os Cobras are smiling. The Brazilians were 36-25 winners over the Olímpia Lions on Tuesday. The result was the first win of SLAR 2022 for Os Cobras. The win came with a second half onslaught; four quick-fire tries turned around the scoreline and the outcome was secured. In a match …

Tomás Lezana will stay in Wales for at least one more season. The Argentine flanker has signed a contract extension with Llanelli-based Scarlets through 2023. Since making the move from the Western Force last year, Lezana has played 9 games for Scarlets with 2 tries scored. Injury ruled him out …

Rugby New York have added another World Champion to their ranks. Nehe Milner-Skudder has departed New Zealand and will join up with the team this week. The 31-year-old won 13 caps for the All Blacks, notably scoring New Zealand’s first try in the 2015 World Cup Final victory over Australia. …

First plays third as Peñarol host Los Jaguares XV on Tuesday. The fixture falls in the penultimate round os the season; as such, there is plenty on the line. A win for Peñarol would see the Uruguayans finishing the regular season top of the table. This would provide them with …

A 28-player traveling squad has been named by Eagles coach Rob Cain for next month’s Pacific Four competition. The USA will play tests against Australia, Canada, and hosts New Zealand as part of their preparation for October’s World Cup, also taking place in New Zealand. As expected the squad leans …

A pivotal SLAR 2022 fixture sees Los Cafeteros Pro up against Selknam on Tuesday. Both teams need wins for differeing reasons. Los Cafeteros Pro go in to the match in 4th spot. If they win then they will remain on track for the play-off’s. A loss combined with a hypothetical …

Round 9 of SLAR 2022 opens with Cobras vs Olímpia Lions. The  fixture is vital for the Paraguayans. The SLAR 2021 Semi Finalists are presently outside of the play-off’s zone. They need a win to climb above Los Cafeteros Pro and retake 4th position. Os Cobras, meanwhile, are looking to …

Peñarol and Uruguay have a problem. Center Felipe Arcos Pérez suffered a broken foot and will not play again in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) 2022 season. Arcos Pérez was injured playing for Peñarol against the Olímpia Lions on Friday. News out of Uruguay is that Arcos Pérez …

Japan has named a longlist of players for 2022 international duty. The list of 63 players contains 36 forwards and 27 backs. Of Jamie Joseph’s players 21 are uncapped. Japan will play host to Uruguay for two test matches next month. It will be followed by matches against France in …

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 New York up to second in Eastern Conference Rugby New York took a significant step towards clinching a playoff …

The Seattle Seawolves rewrote the Major League Rugby record books with a 74-7 win over the Dallas Jackals on Sunday. Fans at Starfire Stadium witnessed the most points ever scored by a single team, the most ever tries scored by a single team at 11, and the largest margin of …

The Houston SaberCats could not have asked for a better result in San Diego on Sunday. Not only did they set a new franchise record with their 7th win of the season, the 34-24 score secured the maximum points while preventing the home side from any bonus points in defeat. …

Juan Imhoff was a try scorer on Sunday for Racing 92. The Top 14 side were 41-22 winners over the Sale Sharks in Paris. The result sees Racing 92 into the European Champions Cup Semi Finals. Racing 92 will face La Rochelle in Lens next Sunday. It will follow Leinster …