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 »USA Edge Colombia in Historic Showdown
Round two of the 2023 Americas Rugby Trophy Women saw smiles from the USA. The u23 side overcame Colombia 27-24 in what was an historic showdown. Played at the Estádio Nogueirão in Mogi das Cruzes (Greater São Paulo), USA u23 were the winning team. Their narrow win follows what was …
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 »Brazil and USA Draw Level in São Paulo
Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at the Estádio Nicolau Alayon there was nothing to separate the teams on full-time. Both teams scored two tries. The USA Women’s side was under 23 rather than an official capped line-up. The USA u23 …
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 – 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’ …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas Semi Finals Coming on Friday
Super Friday is coming. The Semi Finals of Super Rugby Americas 2023 will be this coming Friday. Matches will take place in Córdoba, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay. The participants are teams based in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. As the two best performers from the regular season Peñarol and Los Dogos …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2023 *** All-Stars ***
With the regular season of Super Rugby Americas 2023 now concluded it is time to name the best players. The season featured teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and the USA. There were players from additional countries including Canada, Colombia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Teams from Argentina, Paraguay and …
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