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Toulon Sign Argentine Giant Luciano Asevedo

Top 14 club Toulon have confirmed the recruitment of Argentine giant Luciano Asevedo. The French club have signed the 22-year-old on a two-year-contract for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. In doing so, the player completed the transition to playing in an elite professional rugby competition. Comparisons have been made between …

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Chile Name Competitive Roster for Nations Cup

Chile has named a competitive roster for the World Rugby Nations Cup. The South Americans will play three home test matches against fellow Rugby World Cup 2027 competitors. The Nations Cup has been organized by World Rugby to prepare the teams ranked outside of the Top 12 for the Australia …

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At A Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup

International competition in Central America sees Guatemala vs Costa Rica on Saturday. Chile has unveiled new home and away rugby jerseys for 2026. Uruguay and the USA join forces for the Barbarians against Wales; Top 14 players Santiago Arata and Jack Iscaro will play for the invitational side in London …

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Mont de Marsan Sign Chilean Prop

French club Mont de Marsan have signed Chilean prop Vittorio Lastra. The 30-year-old front-rower arrives from Bourg-en-Bresse. The move means that the player will remain in the third tier of French rugby. Mont de Marsan was relegated from the Pro D2 to Nationals at the end of the 2025-2026 season …

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Ardron headlines Canada squad for Nations Cup

Tyler Ardron has been named in the Canada squad for the upcoming Nations Cup tests against Spain, Portugal, and Zimbabwe. The former captain is joined by veteran lock Evan Olmstead in a 32-man squad comprised of players based across the globe. Steve Meehan has also found room to include six …

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New Names in Men’s Eagles squad for July

Scott Lawrence has included eight uncapped players in his Men’s Eagles squad for the July test series. The USA will open their Nations Cup opposite Portugal in Denver on July 4, followed on successive weekends by Zimbabwe in Charlotte and Spain in Raleigh. Former Randwick lock Nathan Den Hoedt earns …

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Uruguay Include New Blood on Roster for Nations Cup

Uruguay has included new blood on its roster for the Nations Cup. The selection means Manuel Leindekar will not lead Uruguay next month. Los Teros will play three home matches at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, taking-on Georgia, Romania and Hong Kong over consecutive weekends. New blood includes the uncapped …

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