Following a season in France Lucas Martínez has returned home to Lomas Athletic Club in Buenos Aires. The uncapped 26 year old joined Castres as a medical joker for the early part of the 2015-2016 season. His performances saw him earning a contract for the duration of the season. Tilting …

The USA Eagles brought their home summer series to a close with a convincing win over Russia on Saturday. The 25-0 victory was the seventh fixture between the countries and the Eagles retained their perfect record. The win was also the first time ever that the USA have completed a …

The Federación Colombiana de Rugby (Feco) has confirmed that from July 06-10 the Colombian Women’s Rugby Sevens team will prepare for the Olympic Games in Guarne, Antioquia. The national women’s team are stepping up their preparation with Al Caravelli arriving to assist Las Tucanes. Caravelli coached the USA from 2006-2012 …

Agustín Pichot has officially started his mandate as World Rugby Vice-Chairman today. The former Pumas captain was unanimously elected into the role in May. Pinchot will now be second in command to Bill Beaumont who is leaving behind the RFU to be World Rugby Chairman. Together Beaumont and Pichot are committed to enhancing the …

Puma Tomás Cubelli scored a second half try for the Brumbies in their Super Rugby victory this morning. Playing at home against the Reds the Canberra based franchise enjoyed a 43-24 triumph to retain top spot in the Australian conference. Cubelli’s try came from the base of a ruck. He …

The 2016 Women’s Rugby Super Series is upon us, with four teams set to do battle in Round 1 at the Regional Athletic Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday. Canada will get things started as they face off against England in another rematch of the 2014 World Cup …

Los Pumas will swap jerseys on Saturday and run out as Los Jaguares as Super Rugby returns following its hiatus for the June internationals. Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires will host the Bulls for a 6:40pm kickoff. This will be another first as the two sides have never met before. …

We’re a little behind this week, but we haven’t forgotten! To be fair this proved a difficult week, more for lack of quality options than for an abundance. The Pumas had a shocker against France, Canada were only average against Italy, and even the Eagles didn’t look particularly sharp despite …

Los Jaguares preparation for Saturday’s home match has taken a hit. Second-rower Matías Alemanno will play no part in the match, having been ruled out through injury. The Córdoba lock also missed both home internationals against France after having been injured playing against Italy in Santa Fé. The Buenos Aires …

Colombia have named a list of 21 players for upcoming international competition. From July 07-08 they are to represent their country at home in Guarne, Antioquia. The selected players are to begin their preparations at there Unidade Deportivo de Castilla in Medellín on July 03. The roster will prepare until …

Puma Tomás Cubelli will play from there bench for the Brumbies this weekend. Having returned to Australia from Argentina the scrum half is being given time to be fully recovered before starting for the Canberra franchise. An additional change to the Brumbies sees Ben Hyne starting at number 8 in …

Americas teams will be in direct competition with each other during the pool stages of both the men’s and women’s draws for the inaugural Olympic 7s. Argentina, USA, and hosts Brazil have all landed together in Pool A of the men’s bracket, while on the women’s side Canada and Brazil are …

Mexico Head Coach Ruben Duque has announced a shortlist of 25 players to battle the Cayman Islands on Saturday. The two North American nations will square off in the North Zone Final of Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification. On line is a place in a place in the Rugby Americas …

Cayman Islands head coach Phil Pretorius has named his side to play Mexico on Saturday in the North Zone final of the Rugby Americas North Championship, which this year doubles as a 2019 World Cup qualifier. The Caymans are a team on the rise and are coming off a dominant …

Rugby World Cup 2003 winning Head Coach, Sir Clive Woodward has selected his current World XV. The Englishman has selected his side following the completion of the June Internationals. Included are players from seven countries with New Zealand contributing five. Argentina comes in second with three players while Australia and England …

Joaquín Díaz Bonilla has joined Jaguares training ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Bulls. The Buenos Aires based franchise will play host to the South Africans at Velez Sarsfield on Saturday evening. With both Juan Martín Hernández and Santiago González Iglesias out of action thorugh injury an opportunity …

Thretton Palamo’s move to Bristol is now official. The heavily-rumored contract was today confirmed by the Aviva Premiership club, with the US Eagles center to join up with the team at the conclusion of his commitments to the Eagles 7s Olympic program. The 27-year-old also ran out in the midfield with …

Canada coach Mark Anscombe, captain Jamie Cudmore, and Italy coach Conor O’Shea spoke with the media following Italy’s 20-18 victory over Canada at BMO Field on Sunday. The trio discussed the performance, the fans, and what lies ahead looking towards the November test window. O’Shea even spoke a bit of …

Promising Argentine second row Manuel Plaza will join Perpignan for the coming season. The 20-year-old has signed an academy deal with the French Pro D2 side, the second Americas lock forward to do so in recent weeks following Canadian counterpart Paul Ciulini. Plaza, who stands 1.98m (6’6″) and hails from …

Spain will send two rugby teams to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after their women’s side replicated the success of their men’s team in Monaco with a terrific victory in Dublin on Sunday. Entering the tournament as one of the top contenders, there was little doubt who …