The completion of the French professional season does not mean an end for all. While the on-field activities are over the process of preparing for the 2023-2024 season sees clubs busy with player transfers. Tomás Lezana arrived at Montauban from Scarlets as a medical joker. His late season transfer turned …
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Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
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Argentina have had a blow to their Rugby World Cup preparations. Scrum-half Eliseo Morales is to undergo surgery which will rule him out of the Rugby Championship, RWC warm-up matches and the Rugby World Cup itself. Morales suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred while …
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Chile is in Rugby World Cup mode. Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has confirmed a list of 46 players to begin preparations for France 2023. The final roster will see 33 men named on Chile’s World Cup roster. Of note is that every player is home-grown. As expected, Lemoine’s roster is …
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England rugby is in crisis. London Irish is the third Premiership club to go bust this season. London Irish have been suspended. This follows the demise of Wasps and the Worcester Warriors. England Rugby (RFU) removed London Irish from next season on the basis that the club is unable to …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …
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Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …
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Uruguay’s World Cup preparations are well-advanced. The season before Rugby World Cup 2023 saw Uruguayans receiving a record amount of professional game time. Esteban Meneses’ roster will combine Super Rugby Americas players with players based in foreign leagues and on the Sevens Word Series circuit. Meneses will have more players …
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Bayonne will be home to two more Pumas next season. The Top 14 club has signed two forwards from Brive. Rodrigo Bruni and Lucas Paulos join Bayonne following Brive’s relegation to the Pro D2. Details of both players’ contracts will be made public shortly. Bruni has signed a two-year-deal with …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Free Jacks Clinch Eastern Conference Finals Spot The New England Free Jacks have booked their place in the Eastern Conference Final. …
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