Los Ceibos will be without two of their top players in training this week, and may need new recruits if things go well for Lucas Mensa and Rodrigo Fernández Criado. The duo have been called up by Los Jaguares for their second preseason match against the Georgia XV on Friday …
Read More »Ignacio Albornoz signs for Selknam
Selknam have yet to confirm their roster for the inaugural Súper Liga de Americana season, but another Argentine has confirmed his signature with the Chilean franchise. Utility back Ignacio Albornoz joins the team from Tucumán and joins countrymen Rodrigo Bruno and Patricio Baronio in moving to Santiago. Albornoz, 24, has …
Read More »Ceibos Gain Canterbury Sponsorship
Argentina’s second professional rugby team, Los Ceibos have secured new sponsorship. The team is to be sponsored by Canterbury, one of the leading producers of rugby apparel in the world. The contract between Los Ceibos and Canterbury was signed today as Fernando Riccomi (Ceibos) and Fabián Luján (Canterbury) put the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Rugby ATL Atlanta’s brand new professional rugby team has now played its first game, and celebrated the occasion with victory. Rugby …
Read More »Nicolás Sbrocco with Destination Italy not Ceibos
Argentine back-rower, Nicolás Sbrocco has confirmed his playing future. The 25-year-old from Tucumán has an Italian destination rather than Los Ceibos. With a background playing for the Argentina XV, Sbrocco is attached to Argentina. Sbrocco will swap Universitario for Perugia. The move to Italy comes despite there having been offers …
Read More »Olímpia Lions Finalize Roster with Napolioni Nalaga
The Olímpia Lions have finalized their player roster for the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team coached by former Pumas assistant, Rául Pérez will include Fijian RWC 2011 player Napolioni Nalaga. Nalaga joins from from London Irish to give the Paraguayan side two classy finishes with the Fijian …
Read More »Americas World Cup player status post-Japan
A total of 130 players from the Americas traveled to Japan this past September to participate in the Rugby World Cup – six call-ups joined the initial 124 selected. Of the 130, all but five made at least one on-field appearance in the tournament. Those who did not include Argentina …
Read More »Olímpia Lions sign winger Arturo López
The Olímpia Lions continue their player recruitment ahead of the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The latest player unveiled is winger Arturo López. The speedster is from Argentine province Missiones, which borders Paraguay. Although he is from Argentina, López is eligible to play for Paraguay. The 21-year-old has …
Read More »Paraguay’s Héroes de Curupayty to get upgraded Playing Surface
2020 has just begun and already it is the biggest in the history of Paraguayan rugby. With the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) just two months away it has been confirmed that the playing surface of the national rugby stadium is to receive an upgrade. The Union De Rugby …
Read More »Peñarol Staff Confirmed
The coaching and wider staff of Peñarol have been confirmed. The first Uruguayan professional rugby team will have notable rugby brains involved from both sides of the Rio de la Plata in addition to some from further away. The Head Coach is former Pumas second-rower, and Pumas assistant coach, Pablo …
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