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2017-2018 PRO D2 – Week 2 Preview

Week 2 of the 2017-2018 Pro D2 season starts today. The opening round of France’s second division saw started-out performances from Biarritz, Charente, Grenoble, Massy and Perpignan. With the dream of earning promotion to the Top 14 these and all other sides look to gain valuable competition points. The opening …

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Independiente de Santander Add Another Argentine

Spanish club Independiente de Santander has added Another Argentine player. San Albano outside back, Lautaro Lualdi joins Independiente de Santander and will play in the División de Honor. The arrival of Lualdi follows that of Agustín Schab who is rejoining the club this season. The Hindú No 8 previously played …

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2017-18 Top 14 Season Preview

As the French summer begins to close it is time for the Top 14 to begin. The 2017-18 Top 14 season gets underway on Saturday, August 26. The demanding season will run through until Saturday, June 8. The final will be at the Stade de France in Paris and predicting …

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2017 South American C Championship Preview

The 2017 South American C Championship starts on Sunday. This year’s edition of the tournament sees Costa Rica hosting all matches. The remaining participants are to be Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama. The Four Nations competition will be played from Sunday August 27 to Saturday September 02 at Liceo Franco Costarricense …

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Arregui Added To Cover For Tetaz Chaparro

Felipe Arregui has been added to the Pumas roster. The 23-year-old prop joins Daniel Hourcade’s squad as cover for Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro. Having started in Port Elizabeth, Tetaz Chaparro was forced off in the second half with a concussion. Arregui, like Tetaz Chaparro, is capable of playing on both sides …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP 2018 South American A Championship The South American A Championship is to Expand in 2018. The reformed competition will be an increase …

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Senatore Out, Tetaz Chaparro in Doubt for Salta

Leoanrdo Senatore is out and Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro is in doubt for this coming Saturday’s match in Salta. Argentina host South Africa in a round two Rugby Championship in Northern Argentina. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade will require a different player to start at No 8 and potentially also at Loose …

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