The New York Ironworkers can formally book their place in the postseason by earning just a single competition point in Atlanta on Saturday. Last weekend’s win over NOLA combined with Rugby ATL’s loss to New England left ATL requiring a series of unlikely events to stay alive. James Sample’s men …

Some might call it a dead rubber given both teams have already been eliminated from the postseason, but for the Dallas Jackals it will be anything but when they host the NOLA Gold on Saturday. The home side have two victories this season and are hoping to give their fans …

Peñarol are the Super Rugby Americas 2023 champions. The Uruguayans overcame Córdoba side Los Dogos in the final at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa on Friday. A first half blitz put Peñarol into a dominant lead before Los Dogos fought back as the match was only decided at the final whistle. Peñarol …

South America’s qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 in Montevideo, Uruguay, seven Women’s teams and six Men’s teams will compete for places at the Olympics. The qualifying competitions follows the completion of the World Rugby …

The penultimate week of the Major League Rugby regular season begins in Houston on Friday night, where the SaberCats play host to Old Glory DC. Only victory will do for the home side, but the visitors face little pressure with their spot in the playoffs already assured. Josh Syms watched …

It is upon us. The 2023 Super Rugby Americas Final will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay on Friday. The competition will conclude with the crowning of a champion. Peñarol and Los Dogos were the best performers from the regular season, meaning it is appropriate that their contest the final. Pablo …

Another Argentine will play in next season’s United Rugby Championship (URC). Zebre have confirmed the signing of flanker Bautista Stávile. In doing so, Stavile will play professional rugby at the elite level for the first time. Stávile moves to the URC at the age of 26. He joins Zebre, a …

The Houston SaberCats are starting to return to full strength at just the right time. Hanco Germishuys and Nick Boyer were back on the pitch this past weekend, and both Siaosi Mahoni and Davy Coetzer have been declared fit to play in Friday’s match against Old Glory. Also back in …

Round two of the 2023 Americas Rugby Trophy Women saw smiles from the USA. The u23 side overcame Colombia 27-24 in what was an historic showdown. Played at the Estádio Nogueirão in Mogi das Cruzes (Greater São Paulo), USA u23 were the winning team. Their narrow win follows what was …

The USA has taken a big step towards qualifying for the World Rugby u20 Trophy in Kenya with a dominant 43-21 victory over Canada in the first leg on Tuesday. Played at County University Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the second leg will take place at the same venue on …

Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocoabres will remain at Toulouse. Both Argentine backs have signed new contracts with the French giants. Mallía has signed to remain at Toulouse until 2026 while Chocobares’s new deal is until 2025. Mallía has made 36 appearances for Toulouse. He has scored 13 tries for …

England rugby is in crisis. London Irish is the third Premiership club to go bust this season. London Irish have been suspended. This follows the demise of Wasps and the Worcester Warriors. England Rugby (RFU) removed London Irish from next season on the basis that the club is unable to …

Uruguay’s rugby 7’s are officially at a cross roads. World Rugby’s decision to downsize to 12 core steams on next season’s World Sevens Series has affected Los Teros 7’s. Uruguay are out and will suffer financial implications as a result of no longer having core status. It is a painful …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …

Seattle clinched home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 27-20 win over Utah at Starfire Stadium on Sunday night. It was the sixth consecutive victory for the Seawolves, though the failure to secure a bonus point means that San Diego are closing in on top …

The New York Ironworkers have all but secured their spot in the playoffs as they defeated the Dallas Jackals in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. When the final whistle sounded the scoreboard read 43-14 in favor of the home side, with formal elimination of ATL now just a single point …

Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …

Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon there was nothing to separate the teams on full-time. Both teams scored two tries. The USA Women’s side was under 23 rather than an official capped line-up. The USA u23 …

A match with major playoff implications in the Western Conference wraps up Week 16 of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. The Seattle Seawolves can clinch a home playoff game with a victory of any kind, while the Utah Warriors need a bonus point win to maintain their current third-place …

The Houston SaberCats moved into third spot in the Western Conference with a 48-26 win over Toronto at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. While the Arrows fought back to earn a bonus point, the match was effectively over as a contest after 40 minutes with 31 points already on the …