Argentina have booked their spot in the Cup Final at the Cape Town Sevens after edging Canada 14-12 in a tense Semi Final. The Canadians held a 12-7 lead at the break thanks to a Pat Kay try created by Connor Braid and a second scored by Braid himself, with …

Canada’s newest elite rugby team – the Ontario Arrows – has revealed a six-game schedule for the spring of 2018. The timing will allow some of Canada’s best domestic players much-needed exposure to high level fixtures at a time where there is normally a void in Canadian rugby ahead of …

The fairy tale comeback is over, at least for the USA. After storming to perfect Day One at the Cape Town Sevens, the Eagles floundered in their Quarter Final match against Argentina, crashing out of the Cup draw by a 28-14 score. Tries by Franco Sábato and Lautaro Bazán in …

Day One’s results at the Cape Town Sevens could not have been more opposite to that of Dubai for the Americas. Where last weekend all three teams were floundering, this week they have all qualified for the Cup Quarter Finals after some impressive performances. Topping Pool B was the USA, …

The US Eagles completed a stunning turn in fortunes as they shut out New Zealand 22-0 in their opening pool match at the Cape Town Sevens. It was a remarkable performance given their horrendous results in Dubai just a week ago that saw them drop all five matches. Without World …

A disappointing start to the day was quickly put to rest as Canada upset Fiji 22-14 in their second pool match on Day One at the Cape Town Sevens. Canada outscored the heavy favorites by four tries to two, a result made even more impressive after the North Americans had …

The Utah Warriors have confirmed the signing of US Eagles lock Matt Jensen for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. Standing 2.03m (6’8″) tall, the 25-year-old is an imposing figure both in the set piece and the loose. He could form an all-Eagles second row with John Cullen, confirmed earlier …

Uruguay has named a strong team to compete in the prestigious Seven de la República tournament in Paraná, Argentina. Included is a mix of youth and experience with a number of highly promising Teritos u20 graduates named alongside a handful of senior Teros caps. Leading the way is halfback Guillermo …

Rugby Canada has confirmed an historic multi-year agreement with CBC Sports to broadcast their national sevens programs. The deal, which began with last weekend’s Dubai Sevens, will see CBC Sports live stream the HSBC Sevens Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens on both their website and mobile app, as well …

Only one game in the Champions Cup takes place on Friday as Glasgow host Montpellier at Scotstoun. With no Greg Peterson in the Warriors lineup Americas fans will have to wait until Saturday to see their best take the field in Europe’s flagship club competition. The good news is all …

The Challenge Cup got the European weekend kick-started last evening as Toulouse defeated Lyon, but there were no Americas players involved and only one set to partake on Friday. Another nine will be suited up on Saturday with the four World Cup nations all represented. Friday evening’s game at Agen …

While the big clubs are heading into a big weekend of European Challenge and Champions Cup action, the Greene King IPA Championship clubs will spend the next couple weeks taking on reserve sides from the Welsh and Irish Guinness Pro 14 clubs in the British & Irish Cup. Two games …

It appears the Utah Warriors have found their home field for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The Salt Lake City side are set to play their home games at a new field, Zions Bank Stadium. Utah are currently filling out their preseason schedule with a match against the Ontario …

The first half of the French Pro D2 will come to a close this weekend. Week 15 sees Montauban at the top of the table but there are five clubs in the hunt for promotion with Grenoble and Mont-de-Marsan just behind the leaders. Montauban picked up a dominant 43-20 win …

The Seattle Seawolves have added dual-international Mike Palefau to their roster for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. A native of Kahuku, Hawaii, the 36-year-old brings considerable experience to the side but remains a potent attacking player noted for his speed who can play wing or fullback. Palefau’s list of …

The Sudamérica Rugby Sevens is to open 2018. With 2018 being Rugby Sevens World Cup year the two legs of the South American Sevens circuit are to be critical for all involved. San Francisco, California is to host the World Cup. Sudamérica Rugby has increased the Sudamérica Rugby Sevens to …

The USA’s top amateur club competition on the West Coast is returning in 2018. After opting to take a hiatus in 2017, the Pacific Rugby Premiership will seal its return on February 10 with six clubs competing in home-and-away fixtures through April 28. Finals weekend is set for May 5. …

New Orleans have added to their impressive stable of forwards with the signing of Chilean international Nikola Bursic for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old started all four of the November tests for Los Cóndores, winning his 25th cap in the historic win over Germany. More often a …

Mike Friday has been forced to make one change to his squad ahead of the Cape Town Sevens. World Rugby Player of the Year Perry Baker will not be available after leaving the field concussed in the first match in Dubai last weekend. Taking his place is Denver Barbarians winger …

After months of speculation World Rugby has confirmed that a new law book will be unveiled on January 1, 2018. The landmark reveal concludes nearly two years of development and will see the new law book drastically reduced in size. While the laws themselves will see no changes, simplification in …