Los Jaguares have released Juan Pablo Zeiss to Los Ceibos. The 30-year-old loose head began training today with the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) side under the watch of Head Coach, Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. A natural loose head prop, Zeiss faces a challenge to gaining time on the park …

The new owners of the Austin Gilgronis are looking south for reinforcements for their new franchise. First reported by Georgina Robinson for the Sydney Morning Herald, Americas Rugby News can now confirm that Wallabies centurion Adam Ashley-Cooper has signed on until the end of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. …

One day after World Rugby announced the seeding process and the draw for RWC 2023, the organization’s Vice-Chairman has publicly slammed the decision. In an astonishing criticism, which shakes the credibility of World Rugby, Agustín Pichot tweeted in response to Andy Nicol. The former Scotland captain asked by the draw …

With the Sydney Sevens approaching, Argentina has suffered the loss of the inspirational Franco Sábato. The veteran has been ruled out following a knock to his left shoulder and has been replaced by Francisco Ulloa. Los Pumas 7’s are to compete in a challenging pool which contains France, Samoa, and …

In a stunning revelation, Major League Rugby have confirmed that the Austin Herd are no longer. Amidst rumors of an impending relocation, the team will instead stay in Central Texas for now but ownership has changed hands and the team has been renamed just 10 days before the start of …

Rugby Canada has confirmed their schedule for the July international window as well as venues for their two home matches in the 2020 Americas Rugby Championship. As previously reported, Montreal and Halifax will host the July fixtures with Calgary and Winnipeg hosting in August. A surprise sees Canada playing just …

One of the biggest clubs in Europe has reached a partnership agreement with Major League Rugby’s NOLA Gold. ASM Clermont Auvergne has purchased a minority stake in the New Orleans franchise in a similar arrangement to that of Old Glory DC and Scottish Rugby. Among the initiatives being discussed are …

Chile’s first professional rugby team, Selknam has recruited two Pacific Islanders. Just over one month out from the opening round of the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), Selknam have confirmed the arrival of Fijian and Tongan international players. 27-year-old Latiume Fosita is a utility back. The Tonga u20s …

Two North American internationals will go head-to-head in the 2020 Super Rugby season opener at Eden Park on Friday. Canada captain Tyler Ardron run out for the visiting Chiefs while USA flanker Tony Lamborn is set to make his Blues debut on the No7 shirt. Ardron has been a regular …

The draw for France 2023 will take place later this year. With this confirmed, Argentina have 12 tests matches to rise in the rankings for the RWC 2023 draw. A failure to do so will all but certainly mean an unfavorable draw, comparable to that from RWC 2019, Argentina’s worst …

The Austin Herd and Rugby United New York have both confirmed venues for their final preseason matches this coming weekend. They are the only two Major League Rugby sides currently slated to take the field one week before the regular season kicks off on February 8. Originally set for Round …

Los Ceibos have drafted in two players from Los Jaguares. Rookie N8, Santiago Montagner and rookie outside center, Juan Pablo Castro are now training with Los Ceibos under Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. Under the agreement between the UAR and Los Ceibos players are able to be drafted in a manner matching …

Another Argentine player has been revealed as joining Chile’s new Súper Liga franchise Selknam. Former Pumitas flanker Bautista Stavile follows countrymen Rodrigo Bruno, Patricio Baronio, and Ignacio Albornoz. He joins the team from his home club Mendoza RC. Stavile graduated through the Argentine age-grade ranks and appeared in two consecutive …

Rugby United New York have confirmed their on-field leadership group for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Stepping up into the captaincy role is Dylan Fawsitt, with incumbent skipper Mike Petri one of two vice-captains along with fellow USA international Nate Brakeley. The change does not come as a surprise. …

There are now two professional Cancelliere’s in Argentina. Hindú fullback Martín Cancelliere has joined Los Ceibos. The move sees history made as for the first time brothers are to play for two separate Argentine professional rugby teams. The 27-year-old, Martín Cancelliere is the older of the brothers. Sebastián Cancelliere is …

The Americas is the only World Rugby region yet to host a RWC. This could change over the coming decade as bids for RWCs 2027 and 2031 may include countries from the Americas. No country has a larger economy than the USA. This reason alone has World Rugby staff excited …

Uruguay are preparing for eleven test matches in 2020, reports Ignacio Chans. These matches are to come in three windows – July Internationals, Americas Rugby Championship (ARC), and November Internationals. The July Internationals replace June to be the new mid-year window for international competition. As has been the case in …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada Sevens It’s been a while since Canada’s men have been in the ‘Up’ column but it is thoroughly deserved this …

Two Canadians have been rewarded with selection to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Hamilton Sevens. The finalists contribute Kayla Moleschi and Britt Benn, both versatile players who have been selected as forwards following Canada’s second-place finish. Moleschi, more often seen at halfback, has been seeing time at hooker …

It was a busy weekend of Major League Rugby preseason action with all 12 teams taking the field across seven matches in three days. Disappointingly none were streamed by their home sides, though huge credit must go to Seawolves fans who threw together a last-minute one-camera production that has since …