It was knock-out weekend in European rugby but few Americas players had a say, so it’s the South American World Cup qualifiers that instead get the bulk of the attention. A ‘sneak preview’ of what might be headed our way in Major League Rugby was also worth noting as the …

Two Canadians will line up for London Irish as they look to put a wrap on their return to the Aviva Premiership on Wednesday evening. With an 11-point buffer over Yorkshire Carnegie heading into the second leg of the Greene King IPA Championship final, a win at the Madejski would …

The final details are yet to be made public though Americas Rugby News can confirm Argentina’s 2017 Internationals. The South Americans will play three home matches in June, three way in November and six in the Rugby Championship. The twelve matches are to see Argentina playing against seven countries. The …

Uruguay hosted Brazil on Saturday in a second round Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier. Having lost against Chile in round one Brazil simply had to win in Montevideo. Os Tupis gave it their all and competed throughout but Los Teros were simply too strong. The win gave Uruguay a 2-0 …

Warren Whiteley has been named as the new South African captain. The No 8 will lead his country against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand in this years Rugby Championship. Before then he will captain the Springboks in their home three-match June Internationals series against France. In being named captain, the …

Three Pumas have been named on the Barbarians roster to face England. Former Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter will take chareg of the team for this coming Sunday’s fixture as well as a second match against Ulster on June 01. Already having been named in the Barbarians squad are Facundo …

South Africa are to play host to Los Pumas in Port Elizabeth. The opening round fixture will be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 19. South Africa’s remaining home fixtures will be in Bloemfontein and Cape Town against Australia and New Zealand respectively. For round two the Springboks are …

Juan Imhoff has suffered a season engine injury. The Argentine winger was forced off early against Montpellier on Saturday. Tests have revealed that he suffered two fractured ribs, one of which is also displaced. He will be unable to play again this season. Racing 92 won the barrage match against Montpellier. …

World Rugby has confirmed the calendar for the 2017-2018 men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The competition will be played over 10 rounds, the first of which will be in Dubai in December. The series is to again have the opening two rounds in Dubai and Cape Town. The change …

Georgia have named a 36-man training squad to prepare for their historic three-match tour of the Americas. The first stop is Calgary to play Canada on June 10, then the USA in Kennesaw on Jun 17, and finally Argentina in Jujuy on June 24. Head coach Milton Haag will reduce …