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Last season’s Eastern Conference finalists will renew acquaintances in Chicago on Sunday. Things look very differently today, with the defending champion Free Jacks suddenly looking very beatable. While it’s still early doors, as the saying goes, the Hounds have bolted out of the gate to start 2026. STARTING LINEUP CHANGES …

World Rugby determine that New Zealand’s Tanya Kalounivale was wrongly sent-off against the USA. Old Glory DC flanker Cory Daniel was named the Major League Rugby Player of the Week. Jerónimo de la Fuente is back for Perpignan. The former Pumas center started opposite contemporary Pumas center, Justo Piccardo against …

Los Pampas remain in top spot of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026. The Buenos Aires side powered to a bonus point 31-14 win over Yacare on Friday to underline themselves as titles contenders. Los Pampas had the better of the physical battle which saw them able to seize control as …

Two teams coming off wins will clash in Charlotte on Saturday afternoon. Anthem scored their second victory as a franchise at home against Seattle, but it’s a refreshed lineup this week on a short turnaround. Old Glory held on to again beat the Free Jacks on their home turf. They …

Week 8 of Super Rugby Americas sees the second half of the regular season beginning. The first seven rounds saw Argentine teams on top with the four franchises positioned in the top 4 at the mid-way point of the SRA regular season. Week 8 features only one match in Argentina. …

Australia and the USA will renew acquaintances in Kansas City on Friday night, the second match of a Pacific Four double-header. It’s a case of unfinished business, as the two sides finished in a dead heat during their most recent encounter at last year’s World Cup. Both teams will be …

The Pacific Four moves to Kansas City on Friday. Two of the world’s best teams collide in the first match of the double-header. Canada delivered an historic performance to shut New Zealand out of the World Cup Final last fall. The Black Ferns will have that result top of mind …

The continuation of Yacare in Super Rugby Americas (SRA) is under threat. In an interview with El Polideportivo on La Tribu Deport 1120 AM, Gustavo Borgognon, the president of the Unión de Rugby del Paraguay (UPR) explained that SRA 2026 may be the last to feature the Paraguayan team. Borgognon …

The alarm bells will be ringing at UAR headquarters with confirmation of an injury to Thomas Gallo. Benetton Rugby released a medical report explaining that the Pumas loose head prop suffered an injury while playing for the Italian club against the Exeter Chiefs in the European Challenge Cup. Gallo’s injury …

The Newcastle Red Bulls have unveiled the signing of a Puma. Benjamín Elizalde will join the club mid-year on a two-year deal. Elizalde sill do so from the Bristol Bears after completing his second season in the English Premiership with the West Country. The 21-year-old from Salta is a utility …

Los Capibaras enjoyed a solid night out against Los Tarucas in Rosario on Monday. The rookie team successfully lifted the Copa La Capital thanks to completing a 39-28 victory. With Los Pumas Coaching staff (Felipe Contepomi, Andrés Bordoy and Juan Martin Fernández Lobbe) watching on, Los Capibaras completed a bonus …

The battle of the New Zealand Super Rugby Americas (SRA) coaches was won by Jake Magrin as Selknam defeated Os Cobras in São Paulo on Sunday. The 27-26 result sees Selknam moving up the standings to overtake champions, Peñarol and, for the time being, also go above Los Capibaras. This …

Stade Français N8 Juan Martín Scelzo has his sights set on becoming a Puma like his father. Juan Martín Scelzo is eligible for four teams who will play at Rugby World Cup 2027: Argentina, France, Italy and Spain. Dragons prop, Puma Rodrigo Martínez is now a qualified lawyer. Fellow Pumas …

After six narrow losses in the opening six rounds of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026, Yacare were winless. This ended in week seven as Yacare were comprehensive winners over Los Dogos in Asunción, Paraguay. The 41-20 victory sees the team now having breathing space between itself and the bottom of …

The Hounds head back to Chicago for their home opener on Sunday night after picking up a comfortable win over Anthem in Charlotte last weekend. Arriving from the West Coast are the California Legion, who recovered from their shock season opener loss with a blowout win over the defending champion …

It’s another home game for Anthem on Sunday, as they look to bounce back from defeat suffered at the hands of Chicago last weekend. The visiting Seawolves opened their campaign with a win at home over Old Glory. Seattle heads east this week with a more conventional backline selection, while …

Peñarol’s quest to defend their Super Rugby Americas (SRA) title took a hit on Friday as Los Pampas put the reigning champions to the sword. Played at La Catedral in Buenos Aires, Los Pampas scored a bonus point victory without conceding a try. The match was locked at 0-0 for …

Vannes are the dominant team this season in the Pro D2. After 26 rounds of the French second division season, Vannes are on 104 competition points. Colomiers are in second position on 81 points. With the top six advancing to the play-off’s, Vannes are heavy favorites to go all the …

Canada plays their first match since the World Cup Final in the second part of a Pacific Four double-header in Sacramento. Their opponents Australia were knocked out by the Maple Leafs in the Quarter Final at Bristol seven months ago, but started their 2026 campaign with a win at home …

The Pacific Four kicks off with a double-header in Sacramento on Saturday. It’s the first match for both the USA and New Zealand since the World Cup, which saw the Eagles knocked out in the pool stage and the Black Ferns settling for Bronze after being upset by Canada in …