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Nicolás D’Amorim will lead the Argentina XV into battle against the USA in Fort Lauderdale. The match will be played at Miami CF Stadium on Saturday, August 15. D’Amorim leads a roster which is otherwise entirely uncapped. The flanker debuted for Argentina against Uruguay in Salta in July 2025. Injury …

Andrés Vilaseca announced his retirement from Los Teros, marking the end of a legendary international career as one of the defining figures in Uruguayan rugby history. The former captain hangs up his boots with 88 caps to his name.   Andrés Vilaseca’s illustrious playing career established him as one of …

Los Pumas gave rugby administrators in South Africa and New Zealand plenty to think about as an understrength Argentina fought until the death against the World Champions in Buenos Aires on Saturday. South Africa were 17-10 winners in a match that was even at 10-10 at half-time. The fixture was …

The USA Falcons overcame Brazil in São Paulo on Saturday, winning 19-7. Played at the Estádio do Nacional, the uncapped match was a vital component of Brazil’s preparations for the Women’s Rugby XV (WXV), the world league. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday, August 12 at the same …

International Women’s competition sees Brazil vs USA Falcons on Saturday in São Paulo. The 2026 Rugby Americas North Men’s U19s XVs Tournament continues in Querétaro, Mexico. Two of the four debutants for Argentina vs South Africa played in Super Rugby Americas 2026. 72 players from across Canada will come together …

The Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) has decided to terminate the tenure of Los Teros coaches Rodolfo Ambrosio and Juan Figallo. The URU confirmed that the two Argentines are no longer coaching the National Men’s team. In a publication, the URU thanked Ambrosio and Figallo for the time, effort, …

Argentina play host to South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The fixture comes as a friendly international with there being no Rugby Championship played this year. It is to be the only test match between Los Pumas and the Springboks in 2026. The fixture is the fifth between the …

The Argentina XV will begin action for 2026 on August 15. The National Men’s next-of-XV will do so against the USA at Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The non-capped fixture will see up-and-coming Argentine players having the opportunity of playing against the USA Eagles, the country’s Senior Men’s test …

Seattle Seawolves star Davy Coetzer has been included in a 31-man USA XV squad to prepare for the upcoming match against an Argentina XV. The group has congregated at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, ahead of the August 15 match to be played at Inter Miami FC Stadium in …

Anthem Rugby Carolina has ended after three years as World Rugby has pulled its funding. This leaves Major League Rugby (MLR) in jeopardy as the league is now down to five teams. Anthem RC folded because the multi-year joint funding agreement between World Rugby, USA Rugby, and MLR reached the …

Peru fell 22-19 to Arica across the border in Northern Chile. The match was preparation for Los Tumis ahead of upcoming international competition. The national men’s team was accompanied by Peru U18s who defeated Arica 31-12. Colombia achieved a historic double-gold sweep, dominating both the Men’s and Women’s Rugby 7s …

Three Teros have secured their playing future in Europe. The trio of Diego Arbelo, Ícaro Amarillo and Manuel Rosmarino have all completed moves this week. The moves mean three players in the frame for Rugby World Cup 2027 selection will be active in Europe in the upcoming season. 31-year-old Diego …

Samoa —set to face France, Japan and the USA at Rugby World Cup 2027—could be barred from international competition for four years due to a severe rift between the Samoan government and the national rugby federation, according to a report by Rugby Rama citing the l’Agence France-Presse (AFP). Despite qualifying for Australia …

The SVNS 2026-2027 season has been confirmed by World Rugby. The 2026-2027 season will see tournaments taking place in Dubai (UAE), Cape Town (South Africa), Singapore, Perth (Australia), Vancouver (Canada) and New York (USA). The regular season tournaments will be followed by the SVNS World Championship with legs in Hong …

Felipe Contepomi has named a 34-man Los Pumas roster to prepare for battle against South Africa and Australia. The three upcoming test matches are in the calendar slot of the annual Rugby Championship but are not Rugby Championship fixtures. There is no Rugby Championship in 2026 due to South Africa …

USA Center Dominic Besag has signed to play for the Sharks in Durban, South Africa. The Californian will play for the Durban-based side in the 2026-2027 United Rugby Championship (URC) season. The move sees one of the most exciting USA players joining a professional rugby giant.   Dom Besag is …

The following video explores key structural and financial lessons that World Rugby can adopt from FIFA to expand the sport globally, specifically looking toward the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States. While acknowledging FIFA’s historical issues with corruption, the creator emphasizes that soccer’s governing blueprint excels at growing …

Chile has reached an all-time high of 16th in the World Rankings. Canada’s win over Zimbabwe in Winnipeg did not see a rise due to Hong Kong’s shock win over Uruguay. The unbeaten July for the USA sees the Eagles ranked 14th in the World. Argentine players have been criticized …

Canada secured victory at home on Saturday. The Maple Leafs were 23-19 winners over Zimbabwe in Winnipeg. Mason Flesch and Calixto Martinez were try scorers for the home side and Peter Nelson kicked 13 points. The scoring took a long time to get underway. Peter Nelson opened the scoring on …

The USA Eagles edged out Spain in Cary, North Carolina on Saturday. The 29-22 win sees the USA going three from three in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The Eagles added the scalp of Los Leones to their wins over Zimbabwe and Portugal in their prior World Rugby Nations Cup …