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The playoffs are out of reach for both the Utah Warriors and Austin Elite, but there is still plenty to play for in the closing weeks of the season. Pride being one, future employment could well be another. It’s been a frustrating season for both sides and for those in …

It’s a must-win match for two playoff contenders at Infinity Park on Friday evening. The Glendale Raptors have slipped behind Rugby United New York in the standings and with just five games to play, falling any further may prove insurmountable for last year’s finalists. Contributing to Glendale’s downfall was a …

The Seattle Seawolves are set to unleash Samu Manoa on Major League Rugby. With five games remaining in their regular season schedule, the defending champions have been boosted by the addition of the giant Eagles lock who arrived at training this week. Manoa has not laced the boots up since …

Austin Elite have formally confirmed the signing of Simon Bienvenu from French Top 14 club Racing 92. The 23-year-old had agreed to join the club several months ago but visa delays have prevented him from making his Major League Rugby debut. An outside center or wing, Bienvenu is a product …

Rugby United New York played host to the Utah Warriors on Saturday. The home side was desperate to win with every point now essential in the race towards the playoffs. Utah were still looking for their second win of the season having lost six straight since the draw with Glendale …

The Glendale Raptors traveled to the West Coast on Saturday where the San Diego Legion awaited at Torero Stadium. Both sides had their sights on a playoff berth entering the match and with only four spots available and six teams within range, any slip up could cost a team their …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada Women’s Sevens A last-gasp try from captain Ghislaine Landry gave Canada a 7-5 win over England in the Cup Final …

The Seattle faithful were treated to an instant classic at Starfire Stadium on Sunday evening as the Seawolves edged the NOLA Gold 25-24. Despite being outscored four tries to one, the home side got the win thanks to the unerring boot of Brock Staller. The leading scorer in Major League …

It wasn’t pretty but the Toronto Arrows finally got their first Major League Rugby home win out of the way as they beat the Houston SaberCats 35-21 at York Alumni Field on Sunday afternoon. The home side shot out to a big early lead only to see it disappear before …

Rugby United New York were pushed to the edge by the Utah Warriors but in the end came away with a bonus point 24-22 victory at MCU Park on Saturday evening. Three tries from the electric Warriors backline kept them close only to see New York’s forwards take charge in …