Pablo Matera is free to face the Lions. The Jaguares captain has had his two-week suspension from SANZAAR overturned, making him able to return to lead the team with immediate effect. SANZAAR’s Judiciary Committee had deemed the clearing out of a ruck in Saturday’s game against the Sharks, by Matera, …

It’s an all-Argentine selection this week. The Jaguares ended their season in defeat but there were a few players to stood out. Elsewhere the URBA Top 12 was in full flight with numerous internationals involved and plenty of high-flying action to run the rule over. 1 – Francisco Ferronato (Belgrano) …

Argentine dual-international Martín Chiappesoni will stay in the French Pro D2 after signing a deal with Colomiers. The 27-year-old flanker joins from relegated Dax, where he has been a regular starter over the past three seasons. His initial contract is for one year with a further year option. Originally from …

The UAR is to appeal Pablo Matera’s two-Week suspension. The Jaguares flanker and skipper was cited by SANZAAR for foul play in Los Jaguares 20-10 defeat against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The outcome of the hearing is today means that Matera is officially out of the Super Rugby …

Argentina have confirmed their squad for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. Included are four members of the 2016 Rio Olympic team with the rest a young side comprised of some of the nation’s most promising athletes.. Gaston Revol continues as captain with fellow Olympians Santiago Álvarez, …

Olympic champions Fiji will field a side bristling with world-class talent at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco this weekend. Six members of the team that won gold in Rio are included supported by HSBC Sevens Series standouts and some top European professionals. Outstanding halfback Jerry Tuwai leads …

Mike Friday has named his 12-man squad to represent the USA at this weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. The roster is largely as expected with seven members of the 2016 Rio Olympic team included and three who were part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. …

The BC Bears have named a strong 23-man roster for their opening match of the 2018 Canadian Rugby Championship against the Prairie Wolf Pack at Calgary Rugby Park on Friday, July 27. It’s a side that shows dramatic changes from the team that lifted the MacTier Cup last year, but …

The Ontario Arrows are one step closer to confirming their spot in the 2019 Major League Rugby season. An official release on Monday announced that the organization has secured exclusive rights to the Toronto-based franchise. Subject to the negotiation of “key terms and conditions of entry”, the team intends to …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Mexico U19’s Mexico’s Men’s U19’s were crowned Rugby Americas North U19’s champions for 2018. They defeated all comers, including the now …