For Vannes players and supporters the Top 14 dream is alive. Vannes traveled to Nevers for a barrage play-off. They returned home 20-17 winners to qualify for the Pro D2 Semi Finals. Francisco Gorrissen captained Vannes to victory over Nevers. The Argentine was joined by Uruguayan captain Andrés Vilaseca in …
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The sport’s governing body, World Rugby has appointed a panel of twelve referees for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this year. In a bold statement World Rugby is labeling the panel as Everyone’s team. The referees are not from all corners of the world nor are they from twelve …
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The second best African test team will tour South America in July and August. Namibia will play away test matches against Uruguay and Chile and also play a non-capped match against the Argentina XV in the neutral location of Montevideo. Namibia is ranked 21st in the world. Uruguay is 17th …
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The world’s eyes will be on Chile’s national Men’s Rugby team in 2023. Los Cóndores will make their debut at the Rugby World Cup. The South Americans will compete in Pool D at France 2023 and face Japan, Samoa, England and Argentina in that order. Every one of Chile’s Rugby …
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Uruguay will be one of twenty competitors at Rugby World Cup 2023. The tournament is to be the fifth involving Los Teros and the South American team’s third in consecutive Rugby World Cups. South America has achieved unprecedented attention in recent years. In addition to Argentina being among the giants …
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Benjamín Urdapilleta will depart Castres at the end of this season. The veteran 37-year-old will move from Castres to Clermont. He has signed a one season contract until 2024 with the option of a one year extension. The move will see Urdapilleta reunite with his former coach Christophe Urios. The …
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A blow has taken place to Argentina’s World Cup planning. Franco Molina is in danger of missing out. The second-rower was carried off injured in the second-half on Saturday. The Dogos captain was hurt playing against Selknam in Santiago, Chile. The second-rower suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. Unable to walk, …
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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 San Diego outsprint Dallas in high-scoring shootout The San Diego Legion made it a club-high six wins in a row as …
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Before three other Men’s Rugby World Cup tournaments take place there is confirmed interest in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. The first to state the intention to bid was England. Two more countries are officially now interested in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. England hosted matches at Rugby World Cups …
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The Seattle Seawolves is now home to Adriaan Carelse. The move sees the Rugby World Cup South African moving to Washington State from Dallas, Texas. He trades the Jackals for the Seawolves in what will be his third MLR team. Carelse joined the Dallas Jackals from Rugby ATL. As was …
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