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The race to the play-offs heats up in South America. Yacare play host to the two-time reigning champions on Saturday. Both are contenders for the Semi Finals to join Los Pampas and Los Dogos. Standing in their way is Selknam and each other. The three sides are competing for two …

Os Cobras play host to the American Raptors on Saturday. The battle will be the final Super Rugby Americas match in Brazil for the year. It is between two sides who will not be involved in the play-off’s; yet, it is a key fixture. The battle to avoid the wooden …

Two teams currently on the outside looking in to the playoff race will duel for the first time in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. Miami have work to do if they are to make a late push for the postseason in their inaugural campaign, while Utah are only slightly off the …

Chicago can jump to the top of the Eastern Conference standings if they defeat Old Glory on Saturday. The Hounds are three points behind the Free Jacks, who are on a bye week, and are currently enjoying a four-game win streak. DC are seeking improvement on their narrow victory over …

NOLA return from a bye week to host Seattle for the latest chapter in a rivalry that stretches back to the inaugural 2018 campaign. The Seawolves are the stronger side historically and carry a five-game win streak into the clash against the Gold, who routed Anthem in their most recent …

Canada are looking to build on their lopsided first round victory over the USA when they collide with Australia in Sydney on Saturday in the second round of the Pacific Four. The Wallaroos have a new coach in former England international Jo Yapp and are currently ranked No5 in the …

The Pacific Four moves to the Southern Hemisphere with the USA taking on New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon local time, late Friday evening in North America. Canada were resounding winners over the Women’s Eagles in LA and now face the defending World Cup champions on their home soil. …

Andrés Vilaseca has agreed to stay on at Vannes. After two seasons, the Uruguayan had decided to return home from the French Pro D2 club. However, a decision on Thursday evening was made; the 32-year-old will remain at the club. Vannes lead the Pro D2. The club is on target …

Two Western Conference teams coming off a loss will square off at Choctaw Stadium on Friday night. Dallas remain confident despite a narrow loss in San Diego last weekend, while Los Angeles lost three in a row before their bye week but welcome back some key players to their lineup. …

Anthem returns to their home base in Charlotte after a brief detour in High Point to host the top team in Major League Rugby on Friday night. Houston are riding a three-game win streak against the expansion side still in search of their first franchise victory. CURRENT STANDINGS 0-9-0 (L9) …

Three rounds remain in Super Rugby Americas 2024. A feature match on Friday sees Buenos Aires side Los Pampas at home against Selknam from Chile. The home side are Semi Final bound while the visitors are fighting to join them. CURRENT STANDINGS – 8-1-0 (W6) 1st – 4-4-1 (L1) 4th …

Uruguay have been hit hard by an untimely injury. Two months before Los Teros have home advantage for July Internationals against France, Argentina, and Scotland, fly half Juan Andrés Zuccarino has been injured. He is unlikely to play again in 2024. Uruguay will be without Zuccarino for the July Internationals. …

The NSW Waratahs have announced the arrival of a Puma. Enrique Pieretto joins the Super Rugby franchise in Sydney, Australia with immediate effect. It comes as a loan with Pieretto arriving from United Rugby Championship (URC) club the Glasgow Warriors. The arrival of Pieretto as a Medical Joker means that …

The July Internationals will break record ground in the Americas. The annual mid-year window will see more matches than ever before in the Western Hemisphere. Canada, the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay will all host matches against visiting test teams from other continents. Americas officials from the same …

A dominant first quarter display from New Zealand helped the Junior All Blacks to a big win over Los Pumitas on Tuesday. The round two match of the Rugby Championship u20 was a 43-20 victory for New Zealand. In round one New Zealand competed to a 13-13 draw against South …

A late try from Djustice Sears-Duru gave the Legion a 30-24 victory over the Jackals in a back-and-forth clash at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. Dallas outscored their hosts four tries to three to earn two bonus points in defeat, but San Diego’s kickers combined for a six-from-six effort off the …

The Hounds put forth their case as contenders in the Eastern Conference with a 26-20 road victory over the New England Free Jacks on Sunday afternoon. Chicago made the most of their scoring opportunities while the defending champions again struggled with accuracy at the set piece. From the kickoff the …

Bermuda played host to the Cayman Islands in a rugby test match on Saturday. Played at North Field at the National Sports Centre, the Cayman Islands were 44-12 winners. The fixture was part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) qualification pathway. The competition is being played over a three year …

Argentina finished 5th at the Singapore 7’s. The result means that Los Pumas 7’s finished the regular Sevens season in top spot. Argentina recovered from a Quarter FI al loss against Ireland to defeat South Africa 14-10 in the 5th Place Final. Argentina’s final position at the Singapore event took …

Houston held off a late comeback attempt by Utah to claim a 29-24 result at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The SaberCats forwards were second-best at the scrum but overpowered the Warriors in the tight-loose, with 18-year-old hooker Seth Smith shining in his first professional start. Early forays into …