It is upon us. The 2023 Super Rugby Americas Final will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay on Friday. The competition will conclude with the crowning of a champion. Peñarol and Los Dogos were the best performers from the regular season, meaning it is appropriate that their contest the final. Pablo …
Read More »Argentine Flanker Bautista Stávile joins URC side Zebre
Another Argentine will play in next season’s United Rugby Championship (URC). Zebre have confirmed the signing of flanker Bautista Stávile. In doing so, Stavile will play professional rugby at the elite level for the first time. Stávile moves to the URC at the age of 26. He joins Zebre, a …
Read More »Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocobares pen new deals with Toulouse
Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocoabres will remain at Toulouse. Both Argentine backs have signed new contracts with the French giants. Mallía has signed to remain at Toulouse until 2026 while Chocobares’s new deal is until 2025. Mallía has made 36 appearances for Toulouse. He has scored 13 tries for …
Read More »London Irish Gone, English Rugby in Crisis and Pumas now on the Market
England rugby is in crisis. London Irish is the third Premiership club to go bust this season. London Irish have been suspended. This follows the demise of Wasps and the Worcester Warriors. England Rugby (RFU) removed London Irish from next season on the basis that the club is unable to …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …
Read More »Pumas Top 14 / Pro D2 Futures Confirmed in Perpignan Grenoble Play-Off
Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …
Read More »Dogos defeat Pampas in thrilling SRA Semi Final
Argentina’s two professional rugby teams put on a thrilling match in Córdoba on Friday. The second Super Rugby Americas 2023 Semi Final was close. Ultimately, Los Dogos came through. The 27-16 win sees the Córdoba side setting up an Argentine-Uruguayan showdown. Peñarol were 30-17 winners over Yacare in the first …
Read More »Peñarol fly past Yacare into Super Rugby Americas Final
Peñarol downed Yacare to book a place in the Super Rugby Americas 2023 Final. Peñarol were 30-17 winners in a final that was not decided until very late. Peñarol will now have the opportunity of adding the SRA star to their jersey alongside the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) …
Read More »SRA 2023 Semi Final – Dogos vs Pampas – ARN Guide
The second Semi Final of Super Rugby Americas 2023 is a derby. Los Dogos play host to Los Pampas on Friday evening. The match’s 9:30pm kick-off combined with cool conditions will make for a genuine challenge. Factor in the occasion and the players will be inside a pressure-cooker. Los Dogos …
Read More »SRA 2023 Semi Final – Peñarol vs Yacare – ARN Guide
The business end of Super Rugby Americas 2023 has arrived. Reigning South American champions Peñarol play host to Yacare in the first Semi Final. The Uruguayan vs Paraguayan team battle promises to provide plenty of action and thrilling rugby. Peñarol were the best team from the regular season. The Uruguayans’ …
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