Peñarol downed Selknam on Saturday, claiming a 40-27 home victory in Montevideo. The win was Peñarol’s first of the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 season. It came after comprehensive defeats in the opening two rounds of the season; however, it also came against Selknam, a team missing 22 players to …
Read More »Gonzalo Quesada Coaches Italy to Historic Win over England
Italy wrote history on Saturday by defeating England for the first time. The 23-18 victory in Rome was masterminded by former Puma, Gonzalo Quesada. The Argentine put together an offensive and defensive game plan that worked to the strengths of his side and with it England are in crisis with …
Read More »Argentina Lose Enforcer for 2026
Los Pumas have suffered a significant set-back for 2026. Enforcer, Pedro Rubiolo is out injured for a lengthly period. Rubiolo had been playing for the Bristol Bears with an injury but has now undergone surgery and is out for the season. The recovery following the surgery means that Rubiolo will …
Read More »Tarucas and Dogos play out a classic rugby contest in Tucumán
Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 delivered a fantastic Friday evening double in Argentina. First, Los Pampas defeated Los Capibaras in a match that weren’t down to the wire. Then, Los Tarucas and Los Dogos played out a classic rugby contest in Tucumán. Both matches were decided by small margins and …
Read More »At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up
Thomas Gallo has completed a move from the United Rugby Championship (URC) to the Top 14. He has signed a four-year-deal with Lyon starting next season. Former Pumas prop Enrique Pieretto has also secured his future in France. Pieretto returns from the URC to the Pro D2 in a move …
Read More »Santiago Pernas Magic Sinks Capibaras
A magical play from Santiago Pernas saw Los Pampas sinking Los Capibaras in Buenos Aires on Friday. Pernas scored a sensational second-half try to see Los Pampas home to a 25-20 victory. In beating Los Capibaras, Los Pampas handed the team from El Litoral their first defeat in Super Rugby …
Read More »Italy XV and Chile play out competitive battle in L’Aquila
Four months on from the first-ever test match between Italy and Chile, the Italy XV played host to Chile in L’Aquila. The match proved to be a competitive battle with both teams able to attack and defend well. Both teams took plenty away from what was a 33-26 Italian victory. …
Read More »Canada Lose Logan Weidner to Romania
Canada has lost Logan Weidner to Romania. The second-rower / flanker has been named to start for Romania against Georgia in Sunday’s the Rugby Europe Championship match in Tbilisi. Weidner was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A product of Carson Graham Secondary School, he was identified as …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2026 – Week Three – ARN Guide
Week three of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 features two Friday fixtures, one Saturday match and one on Sunday. The Friday night double sees Los Pampas facing Los Capibaras in the first-ever meeting between the teams in SRA. The other Friday match is also an Argentine derby as Los Tarucas …
Read More »Argentina Roster for 2026 Takes Shape
Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …
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