Rovigo have signed Eliseo Fourcade. The Italian Serie A side has recruited the Argentine second-rower joins from Super Rugby Americas. Fourcade was a part of the Pampas team that were beaten finalists in Super Rugby Americas 2024. He also previously played for rivals Los Dogos. Fourcade has representative honors; he …
Read More »Esteban Meneses to Coach Argentina XV on 2024 South American Tour
Esteban Meneses will be Head Coach of the Argentina XV on the upcoming 2024 South American Tour. The former Uruguayan Head Coach will be in charge of Argentina’s next-of-XV team for matches in August and September. The Argentina XV will face Brazil, Uruguay and Chile in away matches. Under Meneses …
Read More »Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against Japan in Vancouver on August 25 and the USA on August 31. At least one further test …
Read More »MLR confirms College Draft date and selection order
Major League Rugby have confirmed a Wednesday, August 28, broadcast date for the 2024 College Draft. It’s the fifth edition of the off-season event that gives teams a chance to select from a pool of declared collegiate talent based in the USA or Canada. Seven selected players have since achieved …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Wellington Fells the Effects of Argentina Statement win over New Zealand Pablo Matera captained Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas to a 38-30 …
Read More »USA draws with Japan in first tour match
A late penalty goal salvaged a 17-17 draw for the USA against Japan in Kitakyushu on Sunday. The home side outscored their guests three tries to two but the boot of McKenzie Hawkins saved the Eagles from defeat in the first match of the USA’s two-test tour. Played in hot …
Read More »All Blacks 30 Year Unbeaten Streak at Eden Park Under Threat
Argentina’s magnificent victory over New Zealand in Wellington has shaken-up the 2024 Rugby Championship. The accomplishment comes with added spice as the teams prepare to meet again at Eden Park. The Auckland stadium is the unofficial national stadium of New Zealand rugby. The All Blacks have not been beaten at …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas Players Defeat the All Blacks in New Zealand
Argentina’s win over New Zealand on Saturday was celebrated well beyond the borders of the República Argentina. The win carried meaning to Super Rugby Americas. Two Dogos players featured in Los Pumas’ win over the All Blacks in the New Zealand capital. SUPER RUGBY AMERICAS Los Dogos won Super Rugby …
Read More »Brazil Name Roster for Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Brazil will play host to Paraguay in São Paulo on August 18. Head Coach Emiliano Caffera has confirmed a 36-man roster for the Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier. The test match will be played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon. Brazil and Paraguay both prepared for the Rugby World Cup 2027 …
Read More »Pumas With Wins Over the All Blacks
Argentina opened the 2024 Rugby Championship with a 38-30 win over New Zealand. For some players it was their first taste of victory against the All Blacks. For others it was a second and for five players it was a third win. Hooker Ignacio Ruiz had his first start against …
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