Selknam have released a long-list roster ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Americas season. A 46-man roster was named; one including many names from the World Cup as well as plenty of uncapped Chileans who are rising through the domestic system. The 24-time capped Clemente Saavedra will captain the side. …
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Loffreda out, Butcher in as American Raptors coach
Marcelo Loffreda has pulled out of his announced Head Coach move to the American Raptors of Super Rugby Americas, with the Colorado-based club citing personal reasons. Countryman and Forwards Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe is also out. The duo are replaced by David Butcher and Cory Hector, who join as Head …
Read More »Foreign-Born / Produced / Homegrown Players in 2024 Six Nations
The 2024 Six Nations Championship is a rugby competition contested between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The team rosters contain a variety of nationalities. Some rosters are predominantly homegrown while others contain a wide range of Foreign-Born / Produced Players. Players are available for selection based on World …
Read More »Seawolves and Free Jacks book preseason run-outs
Most players have now begun to check in for training camps and now there are two preseason fixtures to look forward to in the coming weeks. The Seattle Seawolves and New England Free Jacks have booked their first run-outs of the 2024 campaign. Seattle will host the Pacific Pride at …
Read More »Selknam sign four Argentines for Super Rugby Americas 2024
Selknam are yet to finalize the team roster for Super Rugby Americas 2024. The upcoming announcement will come with the inclusion of Argentines. The Chilean franchise has recruited four Argentines for the new season. The signings are names well known to Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) and Super Rugby …
Read More »MLR Notes: Jones re-signs with DC, Ieremia to coach Anthem
Old Glory have re-signed Niko Jones for the 2024 campaign. The New Zealand-born loose forward and son of former All Blacks legend Michael Jones played a vital role in helping DC to their first ever playoff appearance – and victory – in 2023. Niko is notably US-eligible through an American-born …
Read More »Two Time World Cup Tero Manuel Leindekar back to Oyonnax from Bayonne
In looking to the future, Oyonnax have recruited back a former South American player. Manuel Leindekar has signed a two-year-deal to return to Oyonnax from Bayonne. The contract will be for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. It is a homecoming of sorts for Leindekar. The Uruguayan trained at Haut-Bugey from …
Read More »Oyonnax sign Martín Bogado on two-year-deal from Highlanders
French Top 14 side Oyonnax have announced the recruitment of Martín Bogado. The 25-year-old will arrive at the club next season on a two-year-deal. He will join following the completion of Super Rugby Pacific; he will play a second season for the Highlanders. The move marks a return of sorts; …
Read More »MLR confirms Carolina team with revised schedule
Major League Rugby, in concert with USA Rugby and World Rugby, have confirmed a joint agreement to create a professional team primarily geared towards the development of US-eligible talent. As first reported on Americas Rugby News, the team will be based in Charlotte. Its name, however, has been altered from …
Read More »New-look Yacare roster for Super Rugby Americas 2024
Yacare have named a 43-man roster for the upcoming Super Rugby Americas campaign. Included are several new names, most notably former Pumas winger Ramiro Moyano. The 33-year-old has joined the Paraguayan franchise after spending last season in Colorado with the American Raptors. Second row Lucio Anconetani joins from Cobras, scrumhalf …
Read More »Five Argentines Who Could Make Pumas Debut in 2024
2024 marks the beginning of a new Rugby World Cup cycle. Argentina is unique in the Americas in already being qualified for the next World Cup. This provides an advantage to begin preparations at times in which teams such as Chile, Uruguay, Canada and the USA are focusing on qualifying. …
Read More »Sevens stars named on defending champion Peñarol roster
Defending Super Rugby Americas champions Peñarol have shown their hand for the upcoming season. Included in a list of 42 names are 14 members of the Teros squad from Rugby World Cup 2023 and notably all 12 players who won Bronze at the Sevens Challenger Series in Dubai this past …
Read More »Houston signs Lions scrumhalf André Warner
The SaberCats have found their replacement for Dillon Smit, and it’s ironically a former teammate of the now-retired scrumhalf. André Warner makes the move from the Lions in South Africa, though he was most recently on a short-term contract with French Pro D2 side Agen. Warner, 30, is one year …
Read More »Silver for Chile Men at Challenger Series, Bronze for Uruguay
The Americas claimed a pair of top-four finishes at the Sevens Challenger Series opener in Dubai. Chile finished in 2nd place with Uruguay one spot behind, putting both South American sides in a strong position to reach core qualification. Kenya took top spot, recovering from a pool stage defeat against …
Read More »Argentina Women take Bronze at Challenger Series opener
Argentina took home Bronze from the opening leg of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Dubai. The top-four finish puts them in the running for a spot at the Grand Final tournament in Madrid. Paraguay and Mexico were at the bottom of the table in 11th and 12th respectively. …
Read More »Ma’a Nonu to reunite with Matt Giteau in San Diego
Ma’a Nonu has committed to one more crusade in San Diego. The former All Blacks midfielder will reunite with fellow test centurion Matt Giteau as the 2023 Major League Rugby Finalists look to take it the final step in 2024. Both players will be 41 years old at the start …
Read More »Facundo Isa set for year-long break from Pumas
Facundo Isa says he intends to take a break from test rugby. The long-time Pumas back row made the statement in a press conference ahead of Toulon’s Champions Cup match against Munster. While he stopped short of international retirement, he says a year-long break is required to rest his body. …
Read More »Dallas Jackals sign Arrows duo Richardson and Benn
Dallas have added some Canadian punch to their backline with the additions of Mitch Richardson and Nic Benn. Both played for the Arrows in 2023 and were selected by the Jackals in the Dispersal Draft. At the same time the club has announced the returns of Joaquín Horcada and Cameron …
Read More »Five Argentines in Cobras squad for Super Rugby Americas
Cobras have named a 34-man squad to prepare for the upcoming Super Rugby Americas campaign. Among the list are five Argentine additions, four of them tight five forwards. There are 24 returnees including Colombia winger Alain Altahona, the sixth member who is not a Brazil representative. Props Luciano Gabellieri, Francisco …
Read More »MLR Kit Comparison 2023 vs 2024
Major League Rugby has unveiled the majority of their playing kits for the 2024 season. Included are the inaugural outfits for RFC Los Angeles and the Miami Sharks. These are the first offerings from Kappa, who have replaced Paladin as MLR’s kit providers. Notably absent are those of the San …
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