Following the popularity of Americas Rugby News’ Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look into the foreign-born players in each Rugby Championship roster. Included will be where they were born and how …

Head Coach Daniel Hourcade named a 30-man roster for Argentina’s home match against New Zealand. Los Pumas will play host to New Zealand in Buenos Aires on October 01. Missing from the 30-man roster is Juan Martín Hernández. The inside center was confirmed as being ruled out of the remainder …

Langi Haupeakui is headed to Scotland. The Sacramento Express bulldozer has signed for Guinness Pro 12 side Glasgow Warriors, pending visa approval. Haupeakui will join the team immediately, effectively a replacement for Scotland international no8 Adam Ashe, a long-term injury casualty with a foot injury. There will be mixed emotions …

Juan Martín Hernández will play no further part in the Rugby Championship. The Pumas first choice inside center requires an operation to the meniscus of his knee. As such he will miss the round five and six matches against New Zealand and Australia. The loss of Hernández is the latest …

In just over two weeks time Colombia will take on Ecuador to open the South American B Championship. Being played in Lima, Peru Los Tucanes will be up against not only Ecuador but also Peru and Venezuela. The second Tier competition of South American rugby will have a significant prize …

World Rugby has released the match schedule for next year’s Junior World Championship. The global under 20 event will be played in the Georgian cities of Tbilisi and Kutaisi in May and June. Los Pumitas will open their account against none other than the host nation of Georgia. The May …

The departure of Argentine players to Europe continues. The latest to leave is 25-year-old Facundo Panceyra Garrido who will play for Charente in the Pro D2. Charente are sitting pretty in fourth spot of the Pro D2 after four rounds. The club is playing in France’s second division for the …

The schedule for the second season of Los Jaguares in Super Rugby is set. Three major road trips and two homestands make up the 15-game fixture list. Included is a run of five consecutive matches at home from April 29 through to the June test series and again on the …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Chile Having been on the under side of Up and Under in the past this week Chile’s governing body deserve a huge …

Former Puma Juan Pablo Socino had a fine match this past weekend. The Argentine center scored for the Newcastle Falcons who hosted heavyweights Leicester on Sunday. After just five minutes Socino combined with Sonatane Takuluato dive over under the posts. The strong start was followed by additional points to give Newcastle a …