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 Argentina Narrowly Beaten in Final in Singapore Argentina finished second at the Singapore Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s were narrowly beaten 19-17 …

The final four of Europe have been decided. This weekend saw the Quarter Finals of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup played. Americas players were involved in winning efforts. CHAMPIONS CUP United Rugby Championship (URC) leaders Leinster went into their home Semi Final as firm favorites. They did not …

Argentina finished second at the Singapore Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s were narrowly beaten 19-17 by champions New Zealand in the Final. The final was a match that both teams had the opportunity to win. Ultimately, New Zealand’s defense meant Argentina did not come away with as many tries as may …

San Diego are now the top team in Major League Rugby after putting a stop to Seattle’s perfect run on Saturday. At the end of a bruising 80 minutes in damp conditions the scoreboard read 23-20 in favor of the Legion, who leap over the Seawolves in the standings on …

The Utah Warriors made it three wins in a row as they defeated the SaberCats 30-24 in Houston on Saturday. A late surge from the home side made things interesting, but it was the visitors who took control of the game just before halftime as the Cats came up short …

Rugby ATL snapped their three-game losing streak with a 35-27 win over Old Glory DC at Silverbacks Park on Saturday. The home side’s larger physically superior forward pack dominated the set piece and wore down their opponents in cold and wet conditions. There was just over three minutes on the …

The New York Ironworkers did just enough to come away from Toronto with a 29-27 victory at York Lions Stadium on Saturday. While the result ultimately didn’t go their way, the Arrows showed great commitment to earn two bonus points in defeat and watched a new star emerge. It was …

Black Lion romped to a big win over Los Dogos on Saturday Played at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay the Georgian team were dominant throughout the opening half but the teams each scored 19 points after the interval. The Georgians won the contest 75-19. The two-time reigning champions of …

The New England Free Jacks bounced back from their tough loss to the Warriors with a 31-19 bonus-point victory over the Chicago Hounds at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. After a poor start for the visitors they made a game of it and took a lead early in the second …

The top two teams in Major League Rugby will lock horns at Starfire Stadium on Saturday. It’s the 12th edition of the Seattle Seawolves versus the San Diego Legion, a West Coast rivalry that dates back to the inaugural 2018 season and took place on three occasions last year. San …

Utah will look to make up ground on Houston in the Western Conference standings when the two sides clash at SaberCats Stadium on Saturday night. As it stands the home side holds a seven-point lead for the last playoff spot and though there are 10 games left to play for …

It’s a pivotal Eastern Conference clash at Silverbacks Park on Saturday as Rugby ATL host Old Glory DC. Both teams sport losing records and as the league approaches the mid-point of the season, a defeat against a close rival could prove a major setback to hopes of making the playoffs. …

The Arrows finally get to celebrate their home opener on Saturday when the Ironworkers arrives at York Lions Stadium. Toronto fans have shared six weeks of pain with their team but will hope a little home cooking can spur the players on against the defending champions New York. A single …

The Free Jacks head back home on Saturday and welcome the Hounds to Fort Quincy for the first time. New England are smarting a bit after a tough loss to Utah and the news that captain Josh Larsen’s season is over while Chicago have had two heavy defeats following their …

Os Cobras completed a 43-14 win over the USA Hawks on Thursday. Played at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Brazilian team made it two-from-two in North America. Os Cobras backed-up their victory over the American Raptors with a second strong performance in the USA. Unlike the former match, …

The New England Free Jacks have been hit with a triple-dose of bad news. Club captain Josh Larsen has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while fellow Canadian lock Conor Keys and Namibian No8 Wian Conradie have received one-game suspensions. Larsen dislocated a shoulder in the home …

La franquicia del rugby de Georgia buscará competencia de alto nivel en nuestra región al encarar la preparación hacia Rugby World Cup 2023. Sudamérica y su Alto Rendimiento se ha convertido en un polo de atracción para equipos buscando competencia de buen nivel. Black Lion, la franquicia de la Unión …

French Olympian Terry Bouhraoua is the new Sporting Director of Mexico Rugby Sevens. The 35-year-old arrives in Mexico with a wealth of experience to his name. A native of Châteaudun, France, Bouhraoua started his professional career for Top 14 side Stade Français in 2005. He also played for Béziers. He …

Dallas have finally broken their duck. Their unsightly run of 22 consecutive defeats is now behind them. Previous record-holders Austin first recorded a draw (after 20 straight losses) before getting their win. The Jackals skipped straight to the victory. Some of the numbers from those 22 defeats: 276 points scored, …

The Toronto Arrows have reinforced their squad with two experienced professionals from France. Versatile back Peter Nelson has signed on from Aurillac with second row Shay Kerry joining from Rouen Normandie. Both have featured in the French Pro D2 in recent months. Nelson is originally from Northern Ireland but has …