It has been a notable few days for Georgia rugby. First, a decision was made wherein Russia was cut from the qualifiers and the Lelos officially qualified for RWC 2023. Second, Georgia defeated Romania in Bucharest to officially become Europe 1. As Europe 1, Georgia will compete in Pool C …

Rugby New York host the San Diego Legion on Sunday in a classic East-West rivalry that has never failed to deliver a compelling contest. In five previous meetings the average margin of victory is just 5 points, with only one match finishing beyond a converted try. San Diego currently hold …

The defending SLAR champions, Los Jaguares XV open their 2022 campaign against Los Cafeteros Pro in Valparaíso, Chile. The match is a new beginning for many; players looking to boost their careers will be able to demonstrate themselves to a wide audience. Los Cafeteros Pro will be led from the …

Season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has arrived. Opening the new season will be an Atlantic battle as Peñarol and Os Cobras battle-it-out in the season opener. Peñarol have a line-up containing many players who helped Uruguay qualify for RWC 2023. Like Los Teros, Peñarol are …

Two teams looking for a quick turnaround of fortunes will collide at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday night. Both the Houston SaberCats and Seattle Seawolves have dropped two straight and will be desperate to avoid a third and risk falling off the pace in the Western Conference playoff picture. The two …

NOLA will look to make it two wins in a row when they square off against the Dallas Jackals at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday. After three straight defeats the Gold finally got one in the win column last weekend in Seattle. The same can’t be said for the Jackals, who …

St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston is a unique experience and this year it comes complete with a rugby match. Traditional rivals New England and Toronto will collide on Saturday with vital Eastern Conference points on the line. It’s also a chance for redemption for the Arrows, who came up …

The two current conference leaders will go head-to-head in Atlanta on Saturday to start the sixth week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Rugby ATL represent the East, with the unbeaten Austin Gilgronis heading up both the West and the overall standings. In their only previous encounter it was …

USA coach Rob Cain has named a squad of 22 players that will play an exhibition match against Wales in Llanelli on Saturday. Included in the Falcons XV are three uncapped players, among them Saracens winger Lotte Clapp. She has previously won 10 caps for England, notably suiting up opposite …

The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of USA international Joe Taufete’e for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from France, having been granted an early release from his contract with Top 14 club Lyon for family reasons. Taufete’e, 29, has been a consistent presence …

The Houston SaberCats have acquired Marno Redelinghuys from Rugby ATL in exchange for a 1st round draft pick and a one-month loan of Kian Meadon. As part of the trade the SaberCats will also receive a 3rd round draft pick. Both selections apply to the 2022 Collegiate Draft. Redelinghuys was …

Toronto Arrows scrumhalf Andrew Ferguson will play no further part in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Canadian international tore a hamstring in the season opener against the Seattle Seawolves and has now been advised that the injury will require surgical repair. It’s a blow to the 29-year-old who …

Georgia have qualified for Rugby World Cup 2023. The Eastern European country will be either Europe 1 or Europe 2, likely the former, at next year’s Rugby World Cup. The winner of this coming Sunday’s match between Spain and Portugal will also qualify so long as Georgia defeat Romania. Georgia …

The first Chilean professional rugby team, Selknam will play in season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team did well in both 2020 and 2021 and progress carried over to the national test team, Los Cóndores. SLAR 2022 will be the third season of the South …

Alev Kelter has been named Premier 15s Player of the Month for her performances in three matches between February 5 to March 6. In that space she scored 38 points including two tries to help Saracens stretch their lead at the top of the table. The USA Eagles star has …

This past weekend was a memorable one for Major League Rugby, with three league records toppling and a couple surprising results. Austin maintained their unbeaten record but for 40 minutes they were decidedly second-best, and as a result none of their players make it into our weekly selection. 1 – …

The match dates and venues are now official for Japan vs Uruguay in June 2022. The Asia no 1 will play host to the South American no 2 in a two match series outside of World Rugby’s player release window. The series will be known as the Lipovitan D Challenge …

Paraguay’s professional rugby team, the Olímpia Lions had a solid 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The team reached the knock-out stages and gave Los Jaguares XV a challenge in the Semi Final. The Olímpia Lions enter SLAR 2022 as a reputable team. The Paraguayan-based side’s 2021 season …

Canadian international Will Percillier has signed a two-year senior contract with Stade Français, committing him to the Parisian Top 14 side through the end of the 2023-2024 season. It’s the first full-time professional deal for the 23-year-old scrumhalf having initially arrived on an academy deal in 2019. Percillier has trained …

This past weekend was a wild one for Major League Rugby. Three significant records fell, including two in the same match. Luke Burton was a late scratch for the LA Giltinis ahead of their game against the Austin Gilgronis. With Matt Giteau and Luke Carty already on the injury list, …