Rugby Americas has confirmed the dates and matches for the inaugural u20 Americas Rugby Championship. As previously reported the tournament will be hosted at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo however the dates and pools have been revised. Matches will be played on three days – June 10, 14, and 18 …
Read More »Juan Pablo Zeiss to Los Ceibos
Los Jaguares have released Juan Pablo Zeiss to Los Ceibos. The 30-year-old loose head began training today with the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) side under the watch of Head Coach, Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. A natural loose head prop, Zeiss faces a challenge to gaining time on the park …
Read More »Ashley-Cooper and Morath among Austin reinforcements
The new owners of the Austin Gilgronis are looking south for reinforcements for their new franchise. First reported by Georgina Robinson for the Sydney Morning Herald, Americas Rugby News can now confirm that Wallabies centurion Adam Ashley-Cooper has signed on until the end of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. …
Read More »World Rugby Vice-Chairman Slams Early Draw for RWC 2023
One day after World Rugby announced the seeding process and the draw for RWC 2023, the organization’s Vice-Chairman has publicly slammed the decision. In an astonishing criticism, which shakes the credibility of World Rugby, Agustín Pichot tweeted in response to Andy Nicol. The former Scotland captain asked by the draw …
Read More »Argentina Suffer Franco Sábato Blow for Sydney Sevens
With the Sydney Sevens approaching, Argentina has suffered the loss of the inspirational Franco Sábato. The veteran has been ruled out following a knock to his left shoulder and has been replaced by Francisco Ulloa. Los Pumas 7’s are to compete in a challenging pool which contains France, Samoa, and …
Read More »Canada confirms Summer schedule, Calgary and Winnipeg games
Rugby Canada has confirmed their schedule for the July international window as well as venues for their two home matches in the 2020 Americas Rugby Championship. As previously reported, Montreal and Halifax will host the July fixtures with Calgary and Winnipeg hosting in August. A surprise sees Canada playing just …
Read More »Clermont Auvergne partners with NOLA Gold
One of the biggest clubs in Europe has reached a partnership agreement with Major League Rugby’s NOLA Gold. ASM Clermont Auvergne has purchased a minority stake in the New Orleans franchise in a similar arrangement to that of Old Glory DC and Scottish Rugby. Among the initiatives being discussed are …
Read More »Selknam Recruit Two Pacific Islanders
Chile’s first professional rugby team, Selknam has recruited two Pacific Islanders. Just over one month out from the opening round of the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), Selknam have confirmed the arrival of Fijian and Tongan international players. 27-year-old Latiume Fosita is a utility back. The Tonga u20s …
Read More »Ardron and Lamborn set to clash in Super Rugby opener
Two North American internationals will go head-to-head in the 2020 Super Rugby season opener at Eden Park on Friday. Canada captain Tyler Ardron run out for the visiting Chiefs while USA flanker Tony Lamborn is set to make his Blues debut on the No7 shirt. Ardron has been a regular …
Read More »Argentina Have 12 Test Matches To Rise In Rankings for RWC 2023 Draw
The draw for France 2023 will take place later this year. With this confirmed, Argentina have 12 tests matches to rise in the rankings for the RWC 2023 draw. A failure to do so will all but certainly mean an unfavorable draw, comparable to that from RWC 2019, Argentina’s worst …
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