Argentina’s preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 took on a new meaning last week. The announcement of a 33-man roster to face Scotland in the July 2022 Internationals was a clear reveal as to Michael Cheika’s plans for the 2023 World Cup in France. Argentina are in Pool D of …
Read More »Argentina Loaded with SLAR Players for Oceania U20 Championship
Argentina will take a 30-man roster to Australia for the Oceania U20 Championship. Included are a heavy contingent of players who featured in the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The Oceania U20 Championship will take place from July 05 to July 10. It involves Australia, Fiji, New Zealand …
Read More »Viadana sign Italian eligible Mariano Romanini from SLAR
Mariano Romanini will continue his career in Italy. The Argentine N8 has signed for Viadana to play in the Top 10. The move comes following his involvement in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) for the Olímpia Lions. Romanini was among the leading players in his position in the …
Read More »Argentina XV add Juan Pablo Castro for tour to Portugal and Georgia
The Argentina XV have added Juan Pablo Castro to their roster. The Argentine next-of-XV will tour Europe next month. Non-capped matches will take place against Portugal and Georgia. Castro’s inclusion comes following the changes affecting Matías Moroni. Moroni was named on the Argentina XV’s roster last week. On Monday this …
Read More »Chile assemble strong roster to face Scotland and USA
Chile has assembled a strong roster to prepare for upcoming international competition against Scotland and the USA. Los Cóndores’ June / July fixtures will involve two matches at home and one on the road. Two of them are the winner-goes-to-France series between Chile and the USA. Los Cóndores are preparing …
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 Canadian pack too strong for Eagles in New Zealand Canada were intent on making a statement in their opening …
Read More »Play-Off’s Picture – When will Pumas be available to Cheika?
June is the business end of professional leagues. The Finals of the English Premiership, United Rugby Championship (URC) and Super Rugby will all take-place later this month. The URC Final will be on June 17, one day before the English Premiership and Super Rugby Finals. The Top 14 will conclude …
Read More »Play-Off’s Picture – When will Argentina XV players end their seasons?
The Argentina XV roster to tour Georgia and Portugal contains players based in ten countries. Argentina, Australia, Chile, Colombia, England, France, Italy, Scotland, USA and Wales each had one or more players on a professional team of theirs in 2022. Rugby, of course, does not have a global season. Players …
Read More »SLAR Champions Name Young Roster for Challenge Cup of the Americas
The SLAR 2022 champions will have a young roster represent them in the upcoming Challenge Cup of the Americas in Colorado. A young Peñarol roster has been named. It is so in part due to Uruguay’s tour to Japan this month and also to prepare for the future. All players …
Read More »Talented Jaguares XV Roster for Challenge Cup of the Americas
A talented Jaguares XV roster has been assembled for the upcoming Challenge Cup of the Americas. The 2021 SLAR champions will join the 2022 winners, Peñarol in traveling north to play matches in Colorado this month. The roster playing under the banner of Los Jaguares XV will include five players …
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