34-year-old Agustín Costa Repetto made history this weekend. Playing hooker for Colomiers the former Puma scored his 50th try as a professional rugby player. The try was his 4th for Colomiers. Previously he scored 10 for Tarbes and while playing in Italy he scored 23 for Petrarca and 13 for …

An Uruguayan club is through to the Semi Finals of Argentina’s Torneo del Interio B. Montevideo’s Carrasco Polo earned the right to compete at the Semi Finals stage of the Torneo Interior B, the second tier level of Argentina’s national club competition. Carrasco Polo booked their spot in the final …

A second half try from Marcelo Bosch helped Saracens book a European Semi Final spot. The Argentine mid-fielder went over for a 58th minute try, stepping his way through Glasgow defenders in the process. The score was one of four Saracens tries in what was a comprehensive 38-8 victory. With …

Pirates Rugby Club are now the Honduras national champions. The club from Islas de la Bahía were crowned champions on Saturday, winning the Torneo Nacional de Rugby 10’s, a nine team tournament of 10-a-side rugby. The Pirates topped the podium with Zamorano finishing in second position. Third place went to Los …

Canada made it a perfect two-for-two as they ended the Can-Am Series in Chula Vista with a convincing 37-10 win over the Women’s Eagles on Saturday afternoon. The USA took a step forward from the 39-5 result on Tuesday but once again could not contend with the experience and forward …

Jebb Sinclair will make his first start of the season for London Irish as they face the Jersey Reds in the British & Irish Cup Semi Final at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday. The 30-year-old Canadian forward runs out at lock having made a try-scoring impact as a replacement against …

The Women’s Eagles will get a second crack at rivals Canada on Saturday as they play host for the second time in a week at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. Canada were made to work hard in the first half of Tuesday’s Can-Am opener, but stretched away in …

Canada’s end-of-year tour to Europe in November will include test matches against Georgia, Tonga, and Russia, according to Rugby Canada CEO Allen Vansen. Dates and locations are to be confirmed next week. The November test window runs for three weekends beginning Saturday, November 11. While Georgia and Russia look likely …

Former US All-American lock Pierce Dargan has been selected to play for Irish Students against their English counterparts at Oxford on Sunday, March 2. The 24-year-old returned to Trinity College (Dublin University) following the conclusion of the PRO Rugby Season, where he was a standout with the Ohio Aviators, starting …

In Europe it is all eyes on the Champions Cup this weekend. Contesting the Quarter Finals are to be clubs from England, France, Ireland and Scotland. The four winners will go on to compete in the Semi Finals on the weekend of April 21-23. The Quarter Finals have a Saturday-Sunday …

The business end of the European club season is upon us. This weekend will see the Quarter Finals played in the old continent. Taking to the field in the Challenge Cup play-off’s will be clubs from England, France, Scotland and Wales. Representing these sides are to be players from the …

Oyonnax have offered a contract to Matías Moroni, reports Midi Olympique. The French club are leading the Pro D2 and are favorites to win automatic promotion back to the Top 14. In looking to be competitive the club is seeking to secure players for the 2017-2018 season. Players to already have …

Canadian referee Rose LaBrèche has been named to the match officials panel at the 2017 Women’s World Cup in Ireland. The 28-year-old from Ottawa, Ontario, was recently named Match Official of the Year by Rugby Canada for the second consecutive year. Currently a regular referee on the HSBC Sevens Series, …

Canadian second row Cameron Pierce has announced on Social Media that he is taking an extended break from the game due to the continuing effects of concussion. The 25-year-old, who has won three test caps, sustained a serious blow to the head early in the season and then suffered a …

The business end of the season is upon is. Nervous clubs, players and supporters can be identified at the top, bottom and in between in the Pro D2. A number of scenarios exist for both promotion and relegation. If that were not compelling enough there is added reason to follow …

Los Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez has named a 27-man roster for the upcoming South Africa tour. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise will play away matches against the Sharks, Bulls and Lions on April 08, 15 and 21. Pérez has named 15 forwards and 12 backs for the three-match tour. …

Now that the euphoria of the Vancouver 7s has faded it’s time to get back to serious business. To steal a phrase from Chris LeFevre’s open letter, Canadian rugby is ‘heading into the abyss’ and it’s time to start clawing our way out. Conveniently Rugby Canada’s Annual General Meeting is this …

The 2018 World Rugby Junior World Championship is returning to Argentina. Following meetings between the UAR and World Rugby, UAR President Carlos Araujo has confirmed that “it is practically decided” No official announcement has yet to come from World Rugby. Notwithstanding sources in Argentina are reporting that the tournament will, like …

Pablo Deluca is to referee at this year’s World Rugby Junior World Championship. The Argentine official is one of eight referees appointed to the premier u20 competition. Deluca is to join Mike Adamson (Scotland), Nic Berry (Australia), Pierre Brousset (France), Tom Foley (England), Dan Jones (Wales), Frank Murphy (Ireland), Jamie Nutbrown …

The European divisions were back in full swing on the weekend and once again it was a good week for the Jaguares in Super Rugby, so there were plenty of players to consider for this week’s selection. We don’t normally spend much time considering amateurs when the professionals are available …