Chile have named a 28-man roster to tour Russia. Los Cóndores will play two test matches away in the world’s largest country this month. The first is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, with a second just six days later on Friday, November 26. Both will take place at Yug Sport Stadium …
Read More »Test Match Preview – Italy vs Argentina
Saturday is judgment day for Mario Ledesma. Having lost seven test matches in-a-row a win is mandatory against Italy on Saturday. A combination of an inability to be in a winnable positions for so many games as well as a style of play that is not coming together means that …
Read More »Test Match Preview – Ireland vs USA
The Women’s Eagles kick off their two-match overseas tour in Dublin on Friday where they face off against Ireland. It’s an historic occasion for the home side, marking the first time the national side will play at the RDS Arena – the home of Leinster rugby. Following two defeats to …
Read More »Belgium missing top names for Canada match
Belgium have named their squad to face Canada on Saturday. While they have yet to declare their starting XV, the match day squad is an inexperienced one that includes 11 uncapped players with several of their top France-based professionals absent. The makeup of the group is similar to that of …
Read More »Brazil sends 26 players to Stellenbosch Series
Brazil have confirmed a list of 26 players who have departed for Stellenbosch, South Africa, to play a series of two tests against African opponents. Os Tupis will first square off against Zimbabwe on Sunday, November 14, with a second test on Saturday, November 20, against one of Kenya or …
Read More »Exeter Chiefs sign Pumas flanker Santiago Grondona
Exeter Chiefs have signed Pumas flanker Santiago Grondona for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. The English Premiership finalists have snapped up the 23-year-old to cover for the continued absence of South African back row Jacques Vermeulen due to a hamstring injury. It’s the second Premiership contract for the Champagnat …
Read More »Pumas set for changes with Guido Petti out of Italian test
Guido Petti is out of the Italian test match. The Pumas second-rower will miss Saturday’s must-win game in Treviso due to injury. He is recovering from a knock to his knee in this past Saturday’s match against France in Paris. His place in the starting line-up is set to go …
Read More »World Cup flanker Braam Steyn added to Italy ‘A’ squad
Italy flanker Braam Steyn is a surprise inclusion in a revised Italy ‘A’ squad to prepare for Sunday’s match against Uruguay in Padua. The 29-year-old Benetton star earned his 45th cap as a replacement against New Zealand this past weekend. Steyn is one of three new senior international additions to …
Read More »Eagles depart for Dublin with updated roster
Women’s Eagles coach Rob Cain has called up Beantown hooker Kathryn Treder for the overseas tour that begins with a match against Ireland in Dublin on Friday. She is the only addition in the squad that has seen five players drop out following last week’s matches against Canada at Infinity …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Canada Women complete series win over USA Canada secured a Pacific Four series win over the USA with a …
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