Argentina

Fiji proved a class apart at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, cruising to a 29-12 win over New Zealand in the Final to claim their third Melrose Cup. Argentina were the top Americas side in the competition, finishing in 5th place, with Uruguay also securing a top-10 …

The new season of the revamped American Rugby Premiership kicked off on Saturday. This year’s competition sees North and South conferences with four teams each. The North is comprised of traditional club sides while the South includes three Major League Rugby academy teams. All eight teams featured players with MLR …

Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. The results send Los Teros into the Challenge Final against England on Sunday, and means they will finish no lower than 10th place despite not taking any part in …

Both Canada and the USA have advanced to the Quarter Finals in the Women’s draw of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. Of the Americas representatives on the Men’s side, however, only Argentina will move ahead following the USA’s loss to Samoa. Canada, Uruguay, and Chile each won …

Pablo Matera will play in Japan for Honda Heat. The 86-time capped Puma will not play for the Crusaders in 2023; instead, he will play in Asia. The flanker has previously played for the Leicester Tigers, Jaguares, Stade Français and Crusaders. The player from Alumni in Buenos Aires will arrive …

The 8th edition of the Rugby World Cup Sevens takes place at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. Three days of action will see Men’s and Women’s champions crowned on Sunday. It’s the 4th time that the Women’s bracket has been included after being formally added in 2009. Though the World …

A roster of 34 players are preparing for Los Pumas’ two Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks. Argentina will have home advantage in the first match in Buenos Aires on Saturday, September 17. The second match will be in Durban on Saturday, September 24. Michael Cheika’s 34-man roster contains returning …

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 de Goede leads a powerful Canadian roster to the World Cup Sophie de Goede will captain Canada’s squad in …

New Zealand gained revenge over Argentina in the Rugby Championship. In game two between the teams, the All Blacks dominated on Saturday in Hamilton. The 53-3 win was a powerful response to the 25-18 loss seven days earlier in Christchurch. A different outcome in Hamilton sees the teams now with two …

New Zealand host Rugby Championship leaders Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday. The match is unchartered waters. Los Pumas are coming off a big win over Australia and a first-ever away win over New Zealand. The All Blacks are under fire; coaches and players have been criticized for performances. New Zealand …