Canada’s Women dominated the field to claim the Rugby Americas North Sevens title in Langford. In doing so they booked their spot at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris. As expected it was largely one-way traffic for the Canadians, the only core Sevens Series team competing with the USA already …
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Miami Sharks Complete Huge Signing of Manuel Ardao from Uruguay
The Miami Sharks have completed the signing of Manuel Ardao. As reported in July, the new Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise was closing-in on Ardao and two other Uruguayans. Aged 24, Ardao is a native of Montevideo. He is a product of Old Christians Club in the Carrasco neighborhood. He …
Read More »New Rugby World Cup Hosts 2035 and Beyond
Who could be the Rugby World Cup hosts in 2035 and beyond? This is a common question about the future of the centerpiece of the game. It often comes up alongside the question of expansion. It is highly likely that the Men’s Rugby World Cup will expand from 20 to …
Read More »Paraguay Humble Colombia in South American Four Nations
Paraguay humbled Colombia on Saturday. Played at the Héroes de Curupayty in Asunción, Los Yacarés were the far better team. The 50-7 win sees Paraguay opening the South American Four Nations with a dream start. 2019 seems like a lot more than four years ago. Colombia trounced Paraguay 54-15 in …
Read More »Brazil Open South American 4 Nations Win over Chile XV
A strong opening half from Brazil saw the 2022 South American Tri Nations champions opening the 2023 South American Four Nations in style. Brazil were 22-0 ahead at half-time and went on to win 27-12. Brazil fielded their test team while the Chile XV is officially the next-of-XV. Some of the …
Read More »Georgia made to work for win over USA
Georgia came away from their match against the USA with a 22-7 victory on Saturday in Tbilisi, their final home game before the World Cup. It was a competitive contest with the Eagles defense and set piece putting up a stronger fight than some had expected. The Eagles survived the …
Read More »Impressive Uruguay down Argentina XV in Final Match before World Cup
Uruguay completed their Rugby World Cup warm-up matches in style. Los Teros were impressive winners at home over the Argentina XV on Friday. The 33-13 win sees Uruguay undefeated with three wins at the Estadio Charrúa in the warm-up series. Los Teros began by facing Chile. The home side held …
Read More »World Cup Warm-Up – Georgia vs USA – ARN Guide
In their third and final test match of August, the USA Eagles take-on Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday. The match is a noteworthy match for the Eagles; with 2022 wins over Italy and Wales, Georgia are a team going places. Georgia are looking to build momentum for the World Cup. …
Read More »2023 MLR Collegiate Draft Summary
The fourth edition of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft is now complete. A total of 39 players were selected across three rounds with 11 teams from the 2023 season participating. Old Glory had already traded their three allotted selections. Expansion side Miami also took part. For a third consecutive …
Read More »RWC Warm-up – Uruguay vs Argentina XV – ARN Guide
Los Teros will conclude their on-field preparations for the World Cup on Friday. Uruguay play host to the Argentina XV at the Estadio Charrúa. While the match is being promoted as Uruguay vs Argentina it is, in fact, Argentina’s next-of-XV and not Los Pumas. Prior versions of the next-of-XV date …
Read More »Major League Rugby Confirm Rugby ATL to Los Angeles Move
It is official: Rugby ATL is no more. The Atlanta-based Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise will relocate to Los Angeles. An official announcement from MLR confirmed the plans for the team to play on the West Coast as of the 2024 season. Details of the move from Atlanta to Los Angeles …
Read More »Match Officials for 2023 South American Four Nations
Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the upcoming 2023 South American Four Nations. Matches will be officiated by referees from Argentina and Paraguay. In addition, Assistant Referees will be from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Brazil, Chile XV, Colombia and Paraguay will compete in the competition in Asunción, Paraguay. …
Read More »MLR Collegiate Draft 2023 Preview
The fourth edition of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft will be broadcast on Thursday. As in previous years the draft itself will already have been completed, in this case two days prior. 12 teams will take part, with the exception being Old Glory DC who have already traded their …
Read More »Strong Brazil Roster Named for South American Four Nations
Brazil is ready to begin international competition in 2023. Os Tupis are set to travel to Asunción, Paraguay to compete in the 2023 South American Four Nations. The competition will see the test sides of Paraguay, Brazil and Colombia competing as well as the Chilean next-of-XV, the Chile XV. The …
Read More »Players from USA and Canada to Play at Rugby World Cup 2023
The USA will not play at Rugby World Cup 2023 and neither will Canada. Players from both countries will, however, compete at the sport’s showcase tournament. Romania’s roster contains Robert Irimescu. He received a call-up for Romania in February. Irimescu is from New York and earned Collegiate All-American honors while at …
Read More »Chile Brotherhood on Display at Rugby World Cup 2023
Brotherhood will truly be on display when Chile take to the field in France. Chile’s roster for their inaugural Rugby World Cup contains four sets of brothers. Two of the four sets of brothers also include players whose fathers also played for Chile. Alfonso Escobar and Diego Escobar Forwards Alfonso …
Read More »Americas vs Americas at Rugby World Cups
The Americas have been involved at every Men’s Rugby World Cup. Teams from both North America and South America featured at Rugby World Cups 1987-2019. Rugby World Cup 2023 will be the first without a North American competitor. It will also be the first with three South American competitors. Canada, …
Read More »Tonga cruise to second straight win over Canada
Tonga cruised to a second straight dominant victory over Canada in Nuku’alofa on Tuesday, with the final score reading 36-12 in favor of the home side. It was the final tune-up for the Ikale Tahi ahead of the World Cup, and featured a mix of likely travelers and seven uncapped …
Read More »World Rugby confirms fixtures for new WXV tournament
World Rugby have confirmed the full fixtures list for the inaugural WXV year-end tournament. Split into three divisions, the rankings were determined through qualifying tournaments earlier this year. Three Americas teams will compete with Canada in the top division, the USA in the second division, and Colombia in the third …
Read More »Canada names rosters for Olympic 7s Qualifiers
Rugby Canada has named their Women’s and Men’s sides for the Rugby Americas North 7s hosted at Starlight Stadium this coming weekend. This year’s tournament doubles as an Olympic Qualifier, with the winner of each draw booking their ticket to Paris 2024. The Women’s side features an array of talent …
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