Canada has historically selected the vast majority of its players from those who have come up through the domestic system. Many of the best have moved on to overseas contracts after impressing on international duty. Those who have been selected from other nations invariably have a Canadian connection, being either …

Argentina’s under 20’s side, Los Pumitas will face Uruguay on Wednesday. Taking place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo the fixture will define the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Argentina is coming off strong performances in Alta Gracia, Córdoba. Los Pumitas are now focusing on their next stage of preparations for the 2017 World …

Argentine left winger Manuel Montero is set to miss his team’s next two test matches. Having been replaced by Lucas González Amorosino at half time in Salta it has now been revealed that he will be unable to play again for 21 days.Montero suffered an injury to his left adductor magnus …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina Los Pumas have done it again. Following on from their inaugural Rugby Championship win over South Africa a year ago they …

Fresh off their fifth MacTier Cup victory in six years, the Ontario Blues will host Irish Division 1A club Cork Constitution at Twin Elm Park in Ottawa on Monday. Cork have a long history of producing top internationals with a number of British & Irish Lions on their books including …

Conor Trainor could not have asked for a better start to his professional career in France. The Canadian centre enjoyed a memorable debut for Vannes against Montauban on Friday, scything through the defense to score his first professional try in the 33rd minute. Despite trailing 17-13 at the half, Vannes …

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – August 29 2016 sees Argentina extending their lead a the top. As a result of defeating South Africa in Salta on Saturday Argentina has increased its ranking. The South Americans went into the match on …

Argentina’s gutsy victory over South Africa yesterday took the team’s resources to the limit. While the talking point was that a third choice goal kicker landed the winning points this was not the real story. Rather it was a team with mounting casualties which forced many replacements to play out of position. …

Springbok back-rower Tebojo Mohoje has been called upon by the SANZAAR citing commissioner to declare and may be sanctioned. During the match the Springboks number 7 performed multiple high tackles on Argentine players, including knocking-out Juan Martín Hernández in the second half. The Springbok is now required by SANZAAR to respond …

Ecuador will play in the 2016 South American B Championship, it was confirmed today. In narrowing downing Guatemala 26-25 in Guayaquil today Ecuador secured the final place in the upcoming tournament. Lima, Peru will be the setting for this year’s South American B Championship. Like the 2015 edition Ecuador will join …