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Four months on from the first-ever test match between Italy and Chile, the Italy XV played host to Chile in L’Aquila. The match proved to be a competitive battle with both teams able to attack and defend well. Both teams took plenty away from what was a 33-26 Italian victory. …

Canada has lost Logan Weidner to Romania. The second-rower / flanker has been named to start for Romania against Georgia in Sunday’s the Rugby Europe Championship match in Tbilisi. Weidner was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A product of Carson Graham Secondary School, he was identified as …

Week three of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 features two Friday fixtures, one Saturday match and one on Sunday. The Friday night double sees Los Pampas facing Los Capibaras in the first-ever meeting between the teams in SRA. The other Friday match is also an Argentine derby as Los Tarucas …

Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …

International rugby takes on a new shape on Friday as the Italy XV play host to Chile. The uncapped fixture sees the Italian next-of-XV playing against the Chilean test team. It is the first such meeting and comes several months after the historic first-ever Italy vs Chile test match. Friday’s …

Chile’s Diego Escobar has been in outstanding form for Racing 92 in France. This has not gone unnoticed as the Cóndor has been named as the best hooker in the Top 14 for the month of February, 2026. Escobar has played in 13 matches thus far in the 2025-2026 season …

Benetton have announced the signing of Patagonian prop, Gonzalo Hughes. The Italian club has signed the 27-year-old on a two year deal from July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2028. It marks a return to Italy for the Argentine prop but a first time playing for an elite team. Hughes …

Los Pampas and Los Dogos played out a classic in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening. The match went down to the wire with Los Dogos going 2-0 thus far in Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026. Los Cordobeses were 36-34 winning in a thriller. There was action throughout the contest. It …

Los Capibaras were a class above Os Cobras in round two of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 on Saturday. The rookie team ran riot with six first-half tries. The bonus point was sealed well before the half-time siren and when it did sound, Los Capibaras held a 40-7 lead. Os …

Selknam pulled off a stunning home victory over Yacare on Saturday. Played in perfect conditions in Santiago del Chile, Selknam claimed a last-gasp 34-32 win. Victory looked unlikely in the final minutes; yet, the Chileans pulled it off with a late converted try and a difficult penalty landed by Juan …

Los Tarucas conquered Montevideo on Friday to start Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 with two victories from two rounds. The Northwestern Argentine franchise were 28-18 winners over Peñarol in the first match of week two. It was a match featuring five tries, three of which were scored by Los Tarucas. …

Canada’s Tyler Ardron is in talks about going Biarritz from Castres. Puma Pedro Delgado has signed a new deal with the Harlequins. The mountainous Chilean city of Chillán will construct a first rugby field. Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 13 points for Perpignan who claimed a key win over Pau as the …

Argentina have lost prop Juan Manuel Pitinati to Italy. The 31-year-old has been named on the Italy XV roster to face Chile. Pitinari is Argentine born and raised. He is a product of Argentina’s high performance system but has now been selected to represent Italy. The 31-year-old moved to Italy …

Argentine hooker Leonel Oviedo scored his first try for the Western Force. The Western Australian team were big winners over Moana Pasifika in Friday in New Zealand. The 35-19 victory was the Western Force’s first Super Rugby win in New Zealand since 2022. The Argentine forward crossed from a maul …

The bulk of the USA’s top overseas players have gathered in England for a three-day alignment camp. New Women’s Eagles Head Coach Jack Hanratty will put 24 players through their paces as the squad takes some early steps together ahead of the Pacific Four. All but a handful of the …

Week one of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) is in the history books. It saw a perfect four wins from Argentine teams. Os Cobras was the only non-Argentine competitor to come away with a bonus point in defeat. Will Argentine also dominate in week two? Week two SRA action starts on …

Argentina has recorded monumental rugby wins. The South Americans registered their first win over New Zealand in 2020. It meant that they have beaten every Tier 1 country. Additional wins have followed which mean Los Pumas have beaten all rugby test opponents on multiple occasions. The 2024 team, captained by …

In the tightest battle of week one of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026, Los Dogos withstood the bite of Os Cobras in Córdoba. The Córdoba team were 21-19 winners in a match decided at the final-whistle. The result means a 100% winning record for Argentine teams to open the SRA …

Super Rugby Americas (SRA) newcomers, Los Capibaras completed a statement victory on Saturday. Playing at home in Rosario, Los Capibaras dominated the reigning SRA champions, Peñarol with a 34-7 victory. The bonus point win sees Los Capibaras sending a warning to others: they are here to play. Los Capibaras had …

Los Pampas enjoyed a positive start to Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026. The Buenos Aires side held a 22-3 half-time lead and ultimately completed a 30-17 road win over Yacare in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. The visitors made their intent clear early and were rewarded. Hooker Ignacio Bottazzini crossed for …