The Highlanders have signed Martín Bogado on a two-year-deal. The outside back will play Super Rugby for the southern most New Zealand franchise in 2023 and 2024. He will join the Dunedin-based team in early 2023. He is presently contracted to Bayonne in the Top 14. Bogado is a product …
Read More »Brazil names Yaras roster for Sevens Series opener
Brazil coach Will Broderick has named his roster for the opening round of the 2022-2023 World Sevens Series. As Yaras finished in 11th spot last season but were spared relegation due to the ongoing suspension of Russia. They held the same ranking at the World Cup earlier this year. Nine …
Read More »New York retains Charlie Hewitt, signs Kiwi prop Sam Davies
Rugby New York have retained lock Charlie Hewitt for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Joining him in the tight five is tighthead prop Sam Davies, who arrives from New Zealand. Hewitt, 27, made 16 appearances during the 2020 campaign including 11 starts. He was part of an impressive rotation …
Read More »Old Glory re-signs loose forward Fintan Coleman
Old Glory DC have re-signed loose forward Fintan Coleman for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old is originally from Limerick and represented Ireland u18 after turning out for Munster’s age-grade teams. He US-eligible through his American father. Coleman arrived in the nation’s capital ahead of the 2022 campaign …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Rodrigo Fernández es el tipo Rodrigo Fernández has done something that no Chilean has done before him – win …
Read More »Nicolás Sánchez completes transfer from Stade Français to Brive
Nicolás Sánchez has completed a transfer from Stade Français to Brive. The Argentine fly half will play for Brive for the remainder of the 2022-2023 Top 14 season. The move comes with Brive in great need of turning their season around to avoid relegation. Brive will be the fourth Top …
Read More »Rodrigo Fernández Wins World Rugby Men’s Try of the Year Award
Rodrigo Fernández has done something that no Chilean has done before him – win a prestigious World Rugby award. Fernández won the World Rugby Men’s Try of the Year award for 2022. Fernández has scored some vital tries for Chile. He has also had his hand in making tries for …
Read More »Pablo Matera on Official 2022 Men’s Dream Team of the Year
World Rugby named Pablo Matera on the official 2022 Men’s Dream Team of the Year. The Argentine was named as the best 6 in the world. He played at both 6 and 8 for Argentina in 2022, with the latter being his usual position. Matera is the only player from …
Read More »North American trio named in Women’s Dream Team
Three North Americans have been named in the official World Rugby Women’s Dream Team for 2022. Player of the Year nominee Sophie de Goede is joined by fellow Canadian Emily Tuttosi and USA standout Hope Rogers in the team selected by a panel of commentators and former internationals. All three …
Read More »Impressive Tucumán down Brazil in Asunción
Tucumán were impressive winners over Brazil on Sunday. The teams battled it out in the second match of the Cross Border competition in Asunción, Paraguay. Tucumán were 34-17 winners against Brazil’s Senior National Men’s team. The Estádio Heroes de Curupayti is well known to Brazil’s players. It has been where the …
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