Argentina

Lucas Bur departs Argentina for Italy

Lucas Bur is moving to Italy. The Argentine will play for Rovigo, doing so alongside countryman Facundo Ferrario. Rovigo will be Bur’s first foreign team. He makes the move after previously having played for Argentina at u20 level and for the Argentina XV. Bur was on the radar for selection …

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Olímpia Lions – 2022 SLAR Roster

Paraguay’s professional rugby team, the Olímpia Lions have confirmed a 40-man roster for the upcoming SLAR season. The Olímpia Lions will play in their third season of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby; however, unlike 2020 and 2021, the team will play matches in Paraguay in 2022. The roster is …

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Referees from Five Countries named for SLAR 2022

Referees from five countries will take charge of matches in SLAR 2022. The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season will begin on Sunday, March 13 in Valparaíso, Chile. The referee and assistant referees for the season’s opening match and subsequent fixtures will be announced over the coming days. Today’s announcement sees …

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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 Cóndores closing in on home test match against Tier 1 opponent Los Cóndores are in talks with Scotland to …

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New York stun Houston with late try

Rugby New York claimed a late win over the SaberCats this evening in Houston. A 79th minute try stunned the home side and gave New York a 10-7 victory. The result means Rugby New York retain their unbeaten record against Houston The SaberCats’ best showing in prior matches against New …

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Olímpia Lions recruit Mariano Romanini

Mariano Romanini will play Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) for the Olímpia Lions. The N8 is the latest Argentine confirmed to play for the Paraguayan franchise in the upcoming SLAR season. The Olímpia Lions will be Romanini’s first foreign club. This is so despite him previouly having been on …

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