The new Vice Chairman of World Rugby, Agustín Pichot has been revealed as the most influential person in rugby. The world’s best selling rugby magazine, Rugby World has named the Argentine as being the top of the mountain in their September issue which goes on sale tomorrow. The magazine contends that …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Denver Stampede, PRO Rugby It is official, the inaugural PRO Rugby champions come from the Rocky Mountains. The Denver Stampede were crowned …

New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hansen has named his roster for the Rugby Championship. Together with Ian Foster and Grant Fox, Hansen unveiled a squad including Olympian Sonny Bill Williams but missing revelation Damian McKenzie. Included in the roster are New Zealand based Super Rugby players. The Crusaders lead the …

It was heartbreak in Obetz as the home town Ohio Aviators scored a last minute try to win a classic match at Memorial Field 32-25, but with the gap only seven points and the visitors already on four tries the result means the Denver Stampede are the PRO Rugby champions …

The governing body for rugby in North America and the Caribbean, Rugby Americas North has confirmed that Mexico will host Guyana on October 01. Set to be played in Mexico City the fixture will be the Rugby Americas North Qualifiers Final. The winner will go on to face the South …

A new agreement has been signed by the Dominican Republic, France, Haiti and Martinique to strengthen rugby in the Caribbean nations. The agreement seeks to work together to develop a cooperative program which will contribute to strengthening the both the sport and communications between the above mentioned countries. Signing the agreement …

Springboks Head Coach Allister Coetzee has selected a squad of players for a training camp in Stellenbosch. Set to take place this coming week the roster contains players from Super Rugby franchises the Bulls, Cheetahs, Sharks and Stormers. No considered are Lions players due to the Johannesburg franchise having qualified …

Memorial Park in Obetz will have the honor of hosting the final PRO Rugby match of season one, and as it happens the match to decide the inaugural champions. Denver have the slight advantage as they sit four points above Ohio in first place. As such two bonus points even …

San Francisco just edged past hosts Sacramento in a wild contest at Bonney Field on Saturday evening. The win secures 4th place for the Rush, and the bottom rung on the ladder for the Express in the first ever PRO Rugby season. Volney Rouse led the way with a penalty …

With an eye on the national provincial glory Tucumán has selected a 32-man roster for the Campeonato Argentino. The coaching staff, led by former Racing 92 and Pumas back-rower Álvaro Galindo, will meet with the selected players on Wednesday August 03 to begin preparations. The roster includes a number of …

It’s the final week of PRO Rugby’s inaugural season and an entertaining match between Sacramento and San Francisco at Bonney Field will serve as an appetizer for the Sunday’s finale in Ohio. With only three points separating the two sides, the winner will escape the foot of the table – …

Canadian scrum half Phil Mack has announced his retirement. The 30-year-old Victoria, BC native confirmed his decision on social media this afternoon. It follows the recent retirement of fellow Canadian test scrum half Sean White. Mack hangs up his boots with 31 test caps to his name. He debuted for …

Canadian men’s Head Coach Mark Anscombe has confirmed a 26-man roster to tour the UK next month. Presently a two-match tour, confirmed matches thus far are against Doncaster Knights and Ulster Ravens. Anscombe told Rugby Canada “We’re looking to develop our player depth on this tour. We want to see …

Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man roster ahead of the Rugby Championship roster on August 20. Coming off a telling 3-0 series defeat against England the Australians are stepping-up their preparations by calling-in reinforcements from France. This sees Matt Giteau returning from Toulon to replace Christian Leali’ifano of …

In a repeat of 2015, clubs Mérida RC and Alcatráz RC will meet in the Venezuelan Grand Final. Taking place this coming Sunday, Mérida will host the final. Alcatráz earned their place in the Grand Final by defeating the Nómadas 56-7. Mérida RC had a much tougher match and saw off the Zulianos …

For the third consecutive year Mexico is to compete in the Sudamérica Rugby under 18’s. Despite being a member union of Rugby Americas North the strong relationship with fellow Spanish-speaking unions from Sudamérica Rugby will see Las Serpientes again afforded the opportunity of competing in South American under 18 competition. Following on …

More Rugby Championship Matches will be played in Europe, the SANZAAR Chief Executive Andy Marinos has confirmed. Argentina’s decision to relocate their home victory against Australia to London has been warmly accepted by SANZAAR. Set to take place on October 8 the historic match is to open the way for future …

Star Canadian rugby 7’s player Conor Trainor is on his way to France. The newly promoted Pro d2 side, Vannes have signed the Vancouver flier on a one-year contract. Having debuted for Canada’s men’s rugby 7’s team in 2010 he is now a veteran. During his time on the international …

Rugby Americas North (RAN, formerly NACRA) has announced the winners of three annual awards – Spirit, Achievement, and Development – recognizing excellence and embodiment of the sport’s core values. One team and two individuals have been named as recipients. The 2015 Spirit of the Game Award has gone to Simone …

World Rugby Vicepresident, Agustín Pichot has reaffirmed that Argentina is capable of organizing Rugby World Cup 2027. He is to meet again with the president of the Republic of Argentina, Mauricio Macri in October to push forward the candidacy. He declared: “Argentina has a doubt which is to host a …