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Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Finalist Emiliano Boffelli is now training with Los Capibaras. The wing / fullback with 59 caps for Argentina has joined El Litoral’s Super Rugby Americas (SRA) franchise as an invitational player. Boffelli is now available to the Capibaras coaching staff of Nicolás Galatro, and former …

With a first-half hat-trick from Franco Rossetto, Los Capibaras move into the Top 3 of Super Rugby Americas (SRA). The team from El Litoral were in control of the contest throughout with the home side, Peñarol sneaking in two bonus points in a match that ended at 38-32. Franco Rossetto’s …

Los Dogos furthered their hold on second spot in Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 with a 48-19 win on Sunday. The Córdoba players enjoyed a good evening as they overpowered Os Cobras in São Paulo. The visitors converted a 29-7 half-time lead into victory. The result was wrapped-up very early …

Selknam gave their home supporters a fantastic afternoon. Their home match at Estadio St George’s College was a bonus point victory with Selknam winning 37-13. It was a vastly different rugby match to that between the same teams in Tucumán in the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 season opener. Selknam’s …

Two teams looking to get back on track will collide in California on Sunday evening. Los Angeles is the next port of call for the Legion, who fell well short against the Hounds in Chicago last weekend. At the same time a battered and bruised Seawolves side crashed to defeat …

Last season’s Eastern Conference finalists will renew acquaintances in Chicago on Sunday. Things look very differently today, with the defending champion Free Jacks suddenly looking very beatable. While it’s still early doors, as the saying goes, the Hounds have bolted out of the gate to start 2026. STARTING LINEUP CHANGES …

World Rugby determine that New Zealand’s Tanya Kalounivale was wrongly sent-off against the USA. Old Glory DC flanker Cory Daniel was named the Major League Rugby Player of the Week. Jerónimo de la Fuente is back for Perpignan. The former Pumas center started opposite contemporary Pumas center, Justo Piccardo against …

Los Pampas remain in top spot of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026. The Buenos Aires side powered to a bonus point 31-14 win over Yacare on Friday to underline themselves as titles contenders. Los Pampas had the better of the physical battle which saw them able to seize control as …

Two teams coming off wins will clash in Charlotte on Saturday afternoon. Anthem scored their second victory as a franchise at home against Seattle, but it’s a refreshed lineup this week on a short turnaround. Old Glory held on to again beat the Free Jacks on their home turf. They …

Week 8 of Super Rugby Americas sees the second half of the regular season beginning. The first seven rounds saw Argentine teams on top with the four franchises positioned in the top 4 at the mid-way point of the SRA regular season. Week 8 features only one match in Argentina. …

Australia and the USA will renew acquaintances in Kansas City on Friday night, the second match of a Pacific Four double-header. It’s a case of unfinished business, as the two sides finished in a dead heat during their most recent encounter at last year’s World Cup. Both teams will be …

The Pacific Four moves to Kansas City on Friday. Two of the world’s best teams collide in the first match of the double-header. Canada delivered an historic performance to shut New Zealand out of the World Cup Final last fall. The Black Ferns will have that result top of mind …

The continuation of Yacare in Super Rugby Americas (SRA) is under threat. In an interview with El Polideportivo on La Tribu Deport 1120 AM, Gustavo Borgognon, the president of the Unión de Rugby del Paraguay (UPR) explained that SRA 2026 may be the last to feature the Paraguayan team. Borgognon …

The alarm bells will be ringing at UAR headquarters with confirmation of an injury to Thomas Gallo. Benetton Rugby released a medical report explaining that the Pumas loose head prop suffered an injury while playing for the Italian club against the Exeter Chiefs in the European Challenge Cup. Gallo’s injury …

The Newcastle Red Bulls have unveiled the signing of a Puma. Benjamín Elizalde will join the club mid-year on a two-year deal. Elizalde sill do so from the Bristol Bears after completing his second season in the English Premiership with the West Country. The 21-year-old from Salta is a utility …

Los Capibaras enjoyed a solid night out against Los Tarucas in Rosario on Monday. The rookie team successfully lifted the Copa La Capital thanks to completing a 39-28 victory. With Los Pumas Coaching staff (Felipe Contepomi, Andrés Bordoy and Juan Martin Fernández Lobbe) watching on, Los Capibaras completed a bonus …

The battle of the New Zealand Super Rugby Americas (SRA) coaches was won by Jake Magrin as Selknam defeated Os Cobras in São Paulo on Sunday. The 27-26 result sees Selknam moving up the standings to overtake champions, Peñarol and, for the time being, also go above Los Capibaras. This …

Stade Français N8 Juan Martín Scelzo has his sights set on becoming a Puma like his father. Juan Martín Scelzo is eligible for four teams who will play at Rugby World Cup 2027: Argentina, France, Italy and Spain. Dragons prop, Puma Rodrigo Martínez is now a qualified lawyer. Fellow Pumas …

After six narrow losses in the opening six rounds of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026, Yacare were winless. This ended in week seven as Yacare were comprehensive winners over Los Dogos in Asunción, Paraguay. The 41-20 victory sees the team now having breathing space between itself and the bottom of …

The Hounds head back to Chicago for their home opener on Sunday night after picking up a comfortable win over Anthem in Charlotte last weekend. Arriving from the West Coast are the California Legion, who recovered from their shock season opener loss with a blowout win over the defending champion …