The penultimate round of Super Rugby Americas 2023 kicks-off in Montevideo on Friday. Peñarol host Los Pampas in the battle of the Rio de la Plata. Los Pampas are in search of a ticket to the Semi Finals. Of note is that Los Pampas handed Peñarol their only defeat thus …
Read More »MLR Notes – Hilterbrand and Hilsenbeck arrive, Golla re-signs
The New England Free Jacks have added experience to their front row with the signing of former Eagles hooker James Hilterbrand for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. It’s an injury dispensation signing to cover for Andrew Quattrin, though the Canadian international is not expected to miss …
Read More »Canada’s Senior Men’s summer tour remains a mystery
World Rugby have unveiled the full list of summer internationals along with match official appointments. While almost all of the teams listed are preparing for September’s World Cup, the USA are included after securing three European opponents in August. Canada, however, are conspicuously absent. A tour to the South Pacific …
Read More »MLR 2023 – Toronto Arrows vs Old Glory DC – ARN Guide
The Arrows will have another crack at playing spoilers when they host Old Glory at York Lions Stadium in a rare Thursday night Major League Rugby contest. They are also looking for a bit of payback after DC were convincing winners when the two sides met in March. Toronto put …
Read More »Aki Pulu headlines USA u20 squad for Canada series
Head Coach Kyle Sumsion has named a 33-man USA u20 squad to prepare for the upcoming series against Canada. The winner on aggregate across two games will qualify for the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament hosted by Kenya in July. County University Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will be the …
Read More »Rugby Canada hires Aboud as new High Performance Director
Rugby Canada has a new High Performance Director. Stephen Aboud will oversee all national team programs, with a focus on developing the elite player pathway in Canada from age-grade to senior level. He will officially take up the position next month. Aboud comes highly rated after working in similar roles …
Read More »Argentines Win Try of the Season in English Premiership and URC
Argentines have made a massive impact in Europe this season. So much so that the best tries in two of the three elite competitions were scored by Argentines. The winners are both from the northern Argentine rugby stronghold of Tucumán and are from the same club: Los Tarcos. The best …
Read More »Agustín Pichot returns to World Rugby Council
Agustín Pichot has returned to the World Rugby Council. The former captain of Los Pumas and Vice Chairman of World Rugby now has a seat as one of the three Argentine representatives. Pichot joins Sol Iglesias and UAR President Gabriel Travaglini as the three Argentines with votes on the World …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Silver in Toulouse, Bronze overall for for Women’s Eagles The Women’s Eagles wrapped up their 2022-23 World Sevens Series campaign with …
Read More »Argentina runners-up in Toulouse as New Zealand clinch title
Argentina came close but ultimately could not stop New Zealand from claiming their fifth World Sevens tournament win of the season in Toulouse. Los Pumas held a 19-7 halftime lead only for Roderick Solo’s second try of the day breaking the deadlock and giving the crown to the black jerseys. …
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