In a radio interview with Raúl Taquini Agustín Pichot placed his cards on the table. The World Rugby Vice Chairman made it known that the future is one of great hope for a once isolated union. Hosting Rugby World Cup  2027 The former Pumas captain reaffirmed his desire for Argentina to host …

History was made this past Friday as Colombian Andrés Zafra debuted for Top 14 club, Lyon. Aged just 19 Zafra is Colombia’s first to ever play rugby in Europe. He is now on the verge of playing in the richest league in the world, the Top 14. His debut appearance for the club …

US Eagles prop Titi Lamositele is staying in London a little longer. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract extension with Saracens, keeping him at Allianz Park until at least the end of the 2017-18 season. Lamositele joined the Aviva Premiership club as an academy member in November of 2013, …

It was a weekend to celebrate as PRO Rugby came to a triumphant close, and as such those players take the spotlight in this week’s selection. We did find a couple deserving participants in the URBA Top 14 who have been sandwiched in after their outstanding efforts for Hindú against SIC. …

Following time spent at Montpellier, Newcastle, and Carcassonne, Nahuel Lobo has returned to Estudiantes de Paraná. Still aged just 24 the loosehead prop has turned down offers to remain in Europe to focus on an international recall. In an interview with UNO Entre Rios Lobo said “the last year I …

I hope that everyone is having a splendid summer! Well… that about covers the formalities, so let’s talk about some rugby. Dan’s the Man There was a Dan that I had expected to one day take over the leadership of USA Rugby. Dan Lyle that is. However the recent appointment …

Hurricanes flanker Tony Lamborn is one of seven new additions to the revised Eagles Elite Training Squad (EETS) announced by Head Coach John Mitchell and Director of Performance Alex Magleby on Tuesday. After being identified as US-eligible earlier this year, the New Zealand native made an immediate impact, winning his debut …

Uruguay’s official ‘A’ side, the Uruguay XV will play host to Argentine city selection Rosario on Saturday. In seeking to develop an increasing base of players for higher honors, the Uruguay XV is to play regularly. The international fixture is to take place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. Kick-off …

Venezuela’s national club championship, the Campeonato Nacional de Clubes de Rugby XV has reached its conclusion. Competing in the decisive final were Mérida RC and Alcatraz RC with the latter securing the title. Despite playing away to Mérida RC it was very much Alcatraz RC’s day. The visitors completed a …

Bongi Mbonambi has been added to the Springboks roster for the Rugby Championship. As such he joins captain Adriaan Strauss to become the second hooker in camp. A third is to be added after the Super Rugby final with Malcolm Max of the Lions the likely player. Mbonambi has one …