Former Puma Benjamín Urdapilleta will play for the French Barbarians this month. His call-up means that for the second consecutive year he will play for the side against a Rugby Championship opponent. In 2015 he played twice against Los Pumas. On November 2015 the Castres fly half will play against …
Read More »2016 South American C Championship Dates
The dates have been confirmed for the 2016 South American C Championship. This year’s edition will be played over three rounds from December 4-10 in Guatemala. In 2015 El Salvador hosted the tournament. Coming out on top was Guatemala. The Central Americans then went on to face Ecuador in a …
Read More »Details confirmed for World Rugby u20 Trophy
The 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament set to be held at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay, will see its latest start ever with the opening round set for Tuesday, August 29 and the final slated for Sunday, September 10. With many teams unhappy with the timing of the …
Read More »Pools drawn for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017
The draw has been made and the pools are set for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Belfast and Dublin will be host cities for the tournament that takes place in August, with 12 teams placed in three pools for the 8th edition of the biggest event in women’s rugby. …
Read More »Canada names teams for RAN 7s
Two very different sides will be representing Canada at the Rugby Americas North 7s this coming weekend. Originally planned to be development sides under the ‘Maple Leafs’ banner, the men will instead send a effectively first choice side to compete at the tournament in Trinidad & Tobago. Meanwhile the women …
Read More »Wales Add Keelan Giles to Prepare for Pumas
Wales’ preparation for Argentina has taken a further hit. Having played against Australia this past Saturday, Dragons winger Hallam Amos has been ruled out of facing los Pumas. Amos was a 60th minute replacement for George North. He picked up a shoulder injury against the Wallabies which has seen his …
Read More »South Korea Roster Named for Chile
The South Korean roster has been named for the historic tour of Chile. The north-eastern Asian country will play two tests in Chile this month. The tour is the first of its kind with South Korea playing in the Americas for the first time. Head Coach John Walters has opted …
Read More »Parisse Captains New-Look Italy
Italian Head Coach Conor O’Shea has named his team for Saturday’s home international against New Zealand. The Irishman has named Argentine born Sergio Parisse as captain. The La Plata native did not play in June, instead resting. Parisse will lead the Azzuri from No 8. He is to be one …
Read More »Wales Add Cory Allen, Tomos Williams to Roster for Pumas
The Cardiff Blues pairing of Cory Allen and Tomos Williams have been added to the Welsh roster to face Los Pumas on Saturday. The four-time capped Allen replaces the injured Tyler Morgan. The Newport Gwent Dragons mid-fielder has been forced out with a hamstring injury. Allen made his debut against …
Read More »Ireland call youngsters for Canada
Ireland have added six players to their training squad in the wake of their historic win over the All Blacks in Chicago. Nine players are in line to make their debut on Saturday with mass changes expected for the side to play Canada in Dublin. The only player to drop …
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