Juan Manuel Cat has undergone surgery. The 22-year-old Uruguayan mid-fielder suffered a ruptured pectoral tendon and is now recovering following his operation. A recovery period of 4 months is likely for such an operation. This means Cat should be free to be considered to take part in Uruguay’s tour of …

Manuel Montero has been handed a 6 week suspension. The Argentine left winger has been suspended by URBA – Buenos Aires Rugby for a high tackle on Franco Moneta. Having made a break Frano Moneta was close lined by a covering Montero. Contact was made in the form of a …

The 60th meeting between two North American rivals will take place in Atlantic Canada for just the second time and the first since the World Cup held in St. John’s in 2006. For Halifax and the province Nova Scotia it’s a first – the first ever test match, with the …

The final weekend of the 2018 June Internationals sees Argentina at home against Scotland on Saturday. In what is to be Daniel Hourcade’s final test match in charge Los Pumas need nothing less than a victory. The fixture will be historic in itself. It marks a first ever appearance from …

It was a weekend to remember for the Americas, one that might have been worth forgetting had it not been for the extraordinary Eagles victory over Scotland. Los Pumas fell in decisive fashion, Canada were embarrassed in Ottawa, and the Pumitas struggled in their tournament-ever against Australia. Three games in …

Ireland has confirmed home November Internationals vs Argentina and USA. Both teams from the Americas will play test matches in Dublin this coming November as will New Zealand. The first of Ireland’s three November Internationals will be against Los Pumas. Argentina are to play for the second time in as …

Brazil is to host the World Rugby Junior World Trophy in 2019. The unprecedented move sees South America’s country set to host the tournament for the first time in history. World Rugby also confirmed Romania as the host of this year’s competition. The 2018 edition will take place at the …

Ross Moriarty has been suspended for four weeks by World Rugby. The Welsh no 8 was sent off in the final minute of Wales’ 30-12 win over Argentina in Santa Fé on Saturday. The incident was referred to an Independent Judicial Committee which determined that Moriarty’s red card was correct …

Scotland have arrived in Argentina with a reduced player roster. Head Coach Gregor Townsend has released five players from the squad that played against Canada and the USA in North America. The 28-man Scotland roster is heavily based on players from the country’s two professional teams – Edinburgh and the …

In their second of three home June Internationals Canada took-on Russia on Saturday. Played in the capital of Ottawa, the North Americans went into the game as favorites but were not up to the task. An impressive Russia ran out comprehensive 43-20 winners. Canada’s team move east to Halifax to …