In a special intercontinental contest Selknam and Black Lion went head-to-head on Friday. The match was between a team from Chile and a team from Georgia. These are teams from Super Rugby Americas and the Rugby Europe Super Cup respectively. In what was an epic contest Black Lion finished 33-30 …
Read More »Houston signs English academy duo Abgongbon and Ojo
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signings of Tomiwa Agbongbon and Kitan Ojo for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Though both arrive from England, notably they are US-eligible with Abgongbon born in New Jersey and Ojo originally from Houston. Agbongbon is a 21-year-old flanker who stands 6’3″ …
Read More »Argentine Giants to team-up at Clermont
After months of speculation it is official – Clermont will soon be home to two Argentine giants. Following the recent signing of Marcos Kremer from Stade Français the club has now retained Tomás Lavanini on a new contract. Lavanini has signed a new contract to remain for the 2023-2024 season …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 – Dogos vs Cobras – ARN Guide
Following a bye round for Easter it is all systems go for Super Rugby Americas this weekend. Friday’s fixture sees Los Dogos at home against Os Cobras. It is 1st playing host to 6th in a battle with the in-form Cobras facing a team who rotated and was crushed by …
Read More »Two More Interested in Hosting Rugby World Cup 2035
Before three other Men’s Rugby World Cup tournaments take place there is confirmed interest in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. The first to state the intention to bid was England. Two more countries are officially now interested in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. England hosted matches at Rugby World Cups …
Read More »Seattle acquire Adriaan Carelse from Dallas
The Seattle Seawolves is now home to Adriaan Carelse. The move sees the Rugby World Cup South African moving to Washington State from Dallas, Texas. He trades the Jackals for the Seawolves in what will be his third MLR team. Carelse joined the Dallas Jackals from Rugby ATL. As was …
Read More »Bautista Ezcurra Out of Action
Bautista Ezcurra is out of action. The Argentine center will not play again this season. He has been ruled out of the final three rounds of the Pro D2 season. He will also miss out on possible play-off’s and promotion matches. Bautista Ezcurra is out with a broken wrist. He …
Read More »Montevideo será sede del Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos
La Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) será anfitriona en el Estadio Charrúa de Montevideo el sábado 17 y el domingo 18 de junio del Torneo Clasificatorio a los Juegos Olímpicos, París 2024. Las nueve uniones de Sudamérica Rugby con membresía plena de World Rugby han sido invitadas a participar …
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 Argentina Narrowly Beaten in Final in Singapore Argentina finished second at the Singapore Sevens. Los Pumas 7’s were narrowly beaten 19-17 …
Read More »Americas Players Secure European Semi Finals
The final four of Europe have been decided. This weekend saw the Quarter Finals of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup played. Americas players were involved in winning efforts. CHAMPIONS CUP United Rugby Championship (URC) leaders Leinster went into their home Semi Final as firm favorites. They did not …
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