Joel Sclavi is to undergo surgery. The Argentine prop was expected to make his Pumas debut in the 2021 Rugby Championship. Instead, he will be unable to play any test rugby for Argentina this year. His return time to the field is now marked down for December. Sclavi’s departrure from …
Read More »Justin Douglas retires from rugby at age 27
Another Canada Sevens starter has called it quits following the Olympic Games. Justin Douglas follows Conor Trainor, Nate Hirayama, and Connor Braid into retirement, though his decision comes as a surprise. Douglas is just 27 years old and in his athletic prime but says the time is right to change …
Read More »South African age-grade star Juan Mostert signs for Seattle
The Seattle Seawolves have announced a second South African addition in as many days. Juan Mostert, 21, arrives from the Western Province age grade system on a deal that runs through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. He has previously earned selection to South Africa’s Schools, u19, and u20 sides. …
Read More »Arrows to host Rugby Rally match against Atlantic Selects
The Toronto Arrows will host a ‘Rugby Rally’ match against the Atlantic Selects at York Lions Stadium on Saturday, October 16. While will be an Arrows XV that takes the field absent several Canadian internationals, it marks the first game for the organization in Toronto since June 2, 2019. Senior …
Read More »Dallas signs long-time Worcester fullback Chris Pennell
The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of fullback Chris Pennell from the Worcester Warriors. Capped one by England as a replacement against New Zealand in 2014, the 34-year-old brings over 200 games of first class rugby experience to the expansion side for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Pennell …
Read More »Delguy, de la Fuente and Orlando return to Europe with injuries
Further injuries have hit Los Pumas. The trio of Bautista Delguy, Jerónimo de la Fuente, and Matías Orlando will not play again in the 2021 Rugby Championship. They are to return to Europe to recover and be available again for their respective clubs of Perpignan and the Newcastle Falcons. Delguy …
Read More »RC 2021 Match Preview: New Zealand vs Argentina
Argentina are officially the home side against New Zealand on Saturday. The teams meet in the second of two Rugby Championship fixtures this year. The match sees two teams of contrasting fortunes; so much has transpired since Argentina’s historic 25-15 victory ten months ago. Ian Foster’s All Blacks were sensational last weekend. …
Read More »History Making Chile send RWC Qualifiers warning to Canada
Chile made history this evening. Los Cóndores claimed a historic first ever win over the Argentina XV. The result will send shockwaves to the far north of the Americas. Chile face Canada in a home-and-away series in October. The winner will advance in RWC 2023 qualifiers while the loser will …
Read More »Sebastian de Chaves signs for Wasps
Austin Gilgronis lock Sebastian de Chaves has signed for English Premiership club Wasps. Though the contract is described as short-term, a statement from the 30-year-old South African suggests he will be not returning to Major League Rugby in 2022. “I am delighted to get the opportunity to come back and …
Read More »Mexico added to Canada Sevens tourneys
Mexico are a late addition to the World Sevens Series events in Canada over the next two weekends. Las Serpientes will enter both Women’s and Men’s teams in Vancouver and Edmonton, taking the place of France who dropped out due to complications in vaccination protocols. The Women’s side will compete …
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