Los Ceiboes have pulled off a notable coup in signing a RWC Puma. With the inside center position being covered at Los Jaguares, Lucas Mensa will not play Super Rugby but SLAR in 2020. The 23-year-old Mensa played two test matches for Argentina in 2019. Hie test debut was against …
Read More »Olímpia Lions sign two players from Africa
The Olímpia Lions player recruitment continues for the 2020 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The latest names to have signed for the Paraguayan team both come from Africa. They are Liam Hendricks (South Africa), and Max Katjikeko (Namibia). Hendricks and Katjikeko follow the arrivals of Gabriel Ascárate, Federico Gutiérrez, Facundo …
Read More »Eurosport Name Germán Kessler as Revelation of 2019
Eurosport has named German Kessler as the revelation of 2019. The Uruguayan has been described as having been a stand-out performer at RWC 2019. The accolade comes following his recent move from Uruguay to Charente in France’s Pro D2. The 25-year-old, Kessler has 53 caps for Los Teros. He played …
Read More »Peñarol Begins Announcing Roster for SLAR
Uruguay’s first professional rugby team, Peñarol has begun announcing its player roster to compete in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The roster is heavily based on Los Teros names from RWC 2019 though it is to also contain players from Argentina, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa, and Tonga. Head …
Read More »Happy Holidays from ARN!
It’s hard to believe, but another Rugby World Cup cycle has come and gone. For Americas Rugby News, this was the first full cycle and our first time covering each and every match of the flagship tournament. We also had boots on the ground in Japan, no small feat given …
Read More »Argentina’s RWC 2011 Hero Lucas González Amorosino Retires
Argentina’s RWC 2011 hero, Lucas González Amorosino has retired. The 34-year-old played in two Rugby World Cups with his try against Scotland being the difference between making it to the Quarter Finals and being eliminated in the group stage. As a rugby player, González Amorosino did what few others have. …
Read More »Biggest Upsets of the Decade
The end of 2019 marks the completion of the ten year decade of 2010-2019. 2020 is to therefore be not only the start of the RWC 2019-2023 cycle, but also the start of a new decade of international competition. There were memorable matches played throughout the 2010-2019 period and ARN …
Read More »Heartbreaking Rugby Moments
The winning side in a rugby match takes the glory though in rugby there are also the heartbreaking moments. The moments live in the memory with many often seeming like they happened yesterday. Below are a sample of five very hard results for teams from the Americas. 1 – …
Read More »Nicolás Freitas Joins Peñarol
Nicolás Freitas will play for Peñarol in the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The Uruguayan winger joins as a vital Teros back, and a player who was involved with Los Jaguares in the 2017 Super Rugby season. The 26-year-old is firmly established as Uruguay’s starting left winger. …
Read More »Guido Petti Wins Argentina Player of the Year
Guido Petti has won the Argentina Player of the Year Award, the Olímpia de Plata. The second-rower announced as the winner of the rugby award ahead of fellow finalists Pumas team-mate Marcos Kremer and SIC flanker Andrea Panzarini. Dating back to 1954 the award has a long history. It recognizes …
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