Argentine scrum-half Lautaro Bazán Vélez has joined Benetton. The 28-year-old will make the move from Rovigo in the Serie A to Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC). It comes on the back of a busy season wherein Bazán Vélez started for Argentina against South Africa, played at the World …
Read More »Romania names squad to play USA and Canada
Romania have named a squad of 33 players to prepare for their upcoming tour of North American. The Oaks will take on the USA Eagles in Chicago on July 5, followed by Canada in Ottawa on July 12. Preparations include a 10-day training camp in France that includes a controlled …
Read More »July 2024 Internationals – Missing Pumas XV
Argentina’s 34-man roster for the July Internationals features recalled and uncapped players. Los Pumas will take-on France in two home internationals before traveling across the Rio de la Plata to face Uruguay. The July Internationals are the first opportunity for players to represent Argentina since the World Cup. The international …
Read More »Chile Release 2024 Rugby Kits With Changes
Chile has released 2024 rugby kits and they come with changes. As reported by Chilean Rugby expert Pablo Werth Münchmeyer, Los Cóndores and Los Cóndores 7’s are now provided by Marathon instead of Umbro. The change comes with alterations to the colors. While the traditional home strip will continue to …
Read More »Argentina Roster with Recalled Names and Debutants for July
Argentina officially begin the road to Rugby World Cup 2027 in July. Los Pumas will play three test matches in South America, facing France in Mendoza and Buenos Aires and taking-on Uruguay in Maldonado. The matches are to be Los Pumas’ first since the Rugby World Cup 2023 Bronze Final. …
Read More »Contepomi Brings in Kendrick Lynn as Assistant Coach
Felipe Contepomi’s coaching staff has expanded. New Zealander Kendrick Lynn arrives as an assistant. Lynn joins Contepomi and his staff ahead of the July Internationals where Los Pumas face France and Uruguay. Lynn joins from his native New Zealand. He does so on the back of the Super Rugby Pacific …
Read More »Strong links to MLR in Manu Samoa squad for July
Ten players with Major League Rugby experience have been selected in the Manu Samoa squad for their July tests against Italy on July 5 and Spain on July 13. The squad includes just ten members of the 2023 World Cup group though some may return to contention ahead of August’s …
Read More »Chile Roster for July Internationals vs Hong Kong, Belgium and Scotland
Chile begins the new Rugby World Cup cycle in July. Los Cóndores do so with an unprecedented three match home series. Chile have home advantage against Hong Kong, Belgium and Scotland. The matches will take place in Talca, Viña del Mar and Santiago respectively. Still coached by Pablo Lemoine, the …
Read More »France Roster Packed with Youth for Tour to Argentina and Uruguay
France has named 32 players to take to South America. Head Coach Fabien Galthié has unveiled his roster to prepare from June 17-22 in France before the tour. France will play against Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Finalists Argentina and play a historic away fixture against Uruguay. Galthié’s roster contains …
Read More »Dogos Conquer Pampas for Super Rugby Americas 2024 Glory in Buenos Aires
Super Rugby Americas has a new champion. The trophy was won by Los Dogos. The Córdoba side put on a spectacular second-half to outperform the hosts and favorites. The combination of a strong scrum and the exceptional injection of Juan Bautista Baronio saw Los Pampas conquered in the final. It …
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