Tag Archives: Top 14

It has been a notable few days for Georgia rugby. First, a decision was made wherein Russia was cut from the qualifiers and the Lelos officially qualified for RWC 2023. Second, Georgia defeated Romania in Bucharest to officially become Europe 1. As Europe 1, Georgia will compete in Pool C …

Georgia have qualified for Rugby World Cup 2023. The Eastern European country will be either Europe 1 or Europe 2, likely the former, at next year’s Rugby World Cup. The winner of this coming Sunday’s match between Spain and Portugal will also qualify so long as Georgia defeat Romania. Georgia …

Canadian international Will Percillier has signed a two-year senior contract with Stade Français, committing him to the Parisian Top 14 side through the end of the 2023-2024 season. It’s the first full-time professional deal for the 23-year-old scrumhalf having initially arrived on an academy deal in 2019. Percillier has trained …

A big change is on his way to Argentina; Michael Cheika is to coach Los Pumas. Alejo Miranda reports that the Australian is the new Head Coach of Argentina’s national Men’s test team. The move is rare; it is the first time since 1999 that Los Pumas’ will not be …

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 Perfect Season continues for Austin Gilgronis The Austin Gilgronis kept their perfect record alive with a 22-9 win over …

The 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season will be the third edition of the South American professional league. The first season was ended early while the second saw Los Jaguares XV winning every match during the regular season and defeating the Olímpia Lions at the Semi Final stage …

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 Cóndores closing in on home test match against Tier 1 opponent Los Cóndores are in talks with Scotland to …

Juan Imhoff has written his name in the record books. The Argentine winger scored his 100th try for Racing 92. It came in the team’s 35-29 win over Pau. Imhoff’s 100 tries have come in different competitions. 67 of them have been scored in Top 14 matches, 32 in the …

The departure of Mario Ledesma as head coach of Los Pumas means a new coach will take charge of the team in 2022 and will coach the team to the World Cup in France in 2023. Who will be the new Argentine coach? The new coach could, in theory, be …

Os Cobras have recruited players from Argentina and France for the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The players are of a notable level; both men have played representative rugby for their countries. Mariano Filomeno arrives in SLAR following time in Europe. He played for CRAT and Getxo …