A late change ahead of the Americas Rugby Championship opening round sees Gaspar Baldunciel called in for Facundo Bosch. Aged just 19, Baldunciel is to fly to Texas to replace the 24-year-old Bosch and be used as back-up to the 11-times capped Santiago Iglesias Valdez. Facundo Bosch is now on his way …

The Head Coach of the Stormers Super Rugby franchise, Robbie Fleck is of the firm opinion that Argentina’s franchise, Los Jaguares are to be a strong side. Speaking to Super Sport the former Springbok suggests that Argentina is the team to beat in the South African side of the competition. …

It’s almost here, the groundbreaking new test rugby tournament begins this Saturday. The bringing together of Rugby World Cup regulars Argentina, Canada, and the USA along with the rapidly developing Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile gives the Americas a legitimate and highly promising platform for rugby to grow throughout the region. 2015 …

A 31-man Brazilian roster has been confirmed by the CBRu for the Americas Rugby Championship. It comes a day after the announcement of the names of 25 athletes currently in preparation for the opening round fixture against Chile. The Rodolfo Ambrosio coached side are preparing in São José dos Campos …

Kyle Gilmour has been called up to replace Evan Olmstead in Canada’s squad in the Americas Rugby Championship. The World Cup loose forward has been playing in the Greene King IPA Championship with Rotherham, but will return immediately to take part in the new international tournament. Olmstead will head in …

Canada will play test matches against Japan, Russia, and Italy during the three-week World Rugby international test window. Rugby Canada Jim Dixon announced the opponents during his cross-country ‘Town Hall’ meetings over the past week. Venues are still to be confirmed, with tentative dates targeted for the three Saturdays – …

Head coach Liam Middleton has made two changes to his Canada squad for the next round of the HSBC World Sevens Series. Mike Fuailefau and Nanyak Dala return to fitness to take their spots in the 13-man roster for Sydney. Sean Duke, who was a late scratch from Wellington, has …

SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos has today announced the officials for the upcoming professional competition. Argentina’s Federico Anselmi has been listed on the Super Rugby Referee Panel by SANZAAR. At an executive committee in Sydney, Australia Marinos noted “the 2016 referee squad contains 22 members, of which nine are in line …

Marcos Ayerza ended a more than three year try scoring drought this past weekend when he crossed in an Aviva Premiership fixture. Starting at loosehead prop Ayerza scored a first half try for the Leicester Tigers against Gloucester at Kingsholm. The try was one of three of the afternoon for the Leicester …

Tupis Head Coach Rodolfo Ambrosio has named 25 players to face Chile this coming Saturday. The fixture is to be an opening round match in the Americas Rugby Championship and the greatest opportunity for both countries to win a fixture in the inaugural Americas Six Nations tournament. The match is to …