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Two promising teenagers from the Americas will head to France to take up spots in the Brive academy. Argentina u20 prop Francisco Coria and USA u18 lock Sione Lolohea are among five new recruits for the Top 14 club’s ‘Espoirs’ side. Coria turns 20 in July and would have been …

Rodrigo Capó Ortega has officially retired from rugby. The legendary Uruguayan international was to play out the current season with Castres Olympique, but with the remainder of the Top 14 schedule cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic it means the 39-year-old’s career has come to an end. Hailing from Montevideo, Capó Ortega …

There were 14 European-based players named on Mario Ledesma’s 59-man training roster. The number is far greater than that which he took to Japan to compete at RWC 2019. The overall number, rather than the percentage, is what is notable. Despite the return to inclusion, Argentina’s roster still has names …

Mario Ledesma has moved beyond RWC 2019. His team fell short in Japan, being eliminated in the group stage with wins over Tonga and the USA but losses against France and England. Covid-19 means that the new era on the field will be delayed. Off the field the coaching regime …

Taylor Paris is officially a free agent after Castres Olympique opted not to re-sign the Canadian winger. Despite being a regular starter in his three seasons with the club, the pandemic has forced the 2018 Top 14 champions to make significant cuts to their payroll heading into the 2020-21 season. …

Argentina has announced the return of activity for Los Pumas. Head Coach Mario Ledesma has named a long-list of 59 players, 14 of which play in Europe. The players are to prepare in their respective locations, doing so in a dynamic method wherein each player will train alone. The training will …

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has named an all-time Azzurri Dream Team during the 6 Nations period. The team was compiled by votes on social media. The results of the official top player per position see three Argentines in the side. The twelve remaining players were all born and raised …

The official website of the Top 14 has named Juan Martín Hernández in the Top 14 All-Time Dream Team. The former Argentine fly half, inside center and fullback was named at the back as the greatest fullback in the Top 14. Hernández played for Stade Français (2003-2009), Racing 92 (2010-2014) …

Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of covid-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week.   UP British and Irish Lions Tour of …

An Argentine and a Colombian have been named by L’Equipe in the Top 14 team of the season. The team was selected based on 17 rounds of the 2019-2020 season. Selection for the line-up was base on statistics from the season. Argentine winger Santiago Cordero led the statistics for his …