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- Joaquín Moro says he feels better prepared at Leicester Tigers for potential international duty. His form, and Argentine injuries, suggest a recall is likely for Los Pumas’ home matches in July.
- Canada Women will play host England in Toronto and Ottawa in October.
- Additional Women’s competition sees Brazil vs Colombia confirmed for May 30 in São Paulo.
- Guyana vs Bermuda opened Rugby Americas North Men’s International competition for 2026. Next up is Bermuda vs Cayman Islands in May.
- Women’s International competition in Americas Rugby North also begins in May. The opening contest will be Trinidad & Tobago vs Jamaica on May 16.
- Chile has named u16 and u17 teams to tour Mendoza.
- Sudamérica Rugby announced Gabriel Travaglini and Andrés Ramos as new council members in place of Fernando Rizzi and Enrique Rodríguez. Uruguay’s Marcello Calandra is the Chairman.
- Canadian Brock Webster is the Major League Rugby Player of the Week.
- Los Pampas have lost Francisco Sluga to a three week suspension for foul play against Los Dogos.
- Programs from across the USA converge in Indianapolis, with three National Champions being crowned.
- Cape Town destination for Tomás Lavanini? The Stormers are looking to sign the 33-year-old from the Highlanders.
- Former Puma Jerónimo de la Fuente played his 100th match for Perpignan.
- Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen says the Premiership will be unrecognizable in 10 years.
- World Rugby added Dimitri Yachvili and Marcelo Bosch to the voting panel for the World Rugby Awards.
- Emiliano Boffelli’s objective is to play in again for Los Pumas and do so in Australia at RWC 2027.
- The LNR have summoned Marcos Kremer to declare following his sending-off for a dangerous tackle on Kalvin Gourgues in Clermont’s upset road win over Toulouse last weekend.
- A double veteran Rugby World Cup boost for the Wallabies is possible with Bernard Foley (36) and James O’Connor (35) considering playing Super Rugby in Australia in 2027. Could they face Chile in Brisbane?
- Montauban have signed Jack Walsh from the Ospreys. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida meaning he is USA eligible. He is a product of the Australian rugby system but is now firmly on the USA Eagles radar.
- Controversy in the Nations Championship as Eddie Jones says that Japan were forced to move their home match against Ireland to Australia due to Irish power in World Rugby.
- More Kilted Kiwis are on their way to Scotland. Edinburgh have signed New Zealand Super Rugby players Riley Higgins and Louie Chapman from the Hurricanes and Crusaders respectively. Edinburgh has also signed Geordie Gwynn from England. Edinburgh Rugby is owned and operated by the Scottish Rugby Union and the players have been signed to bolster Scotland resources, that is to say, to represent Scotland.
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