Argentina open preparations for game two of the Rugby Championship with a roster change. It comes with a boost as Benjamín Grondona has returned to fitness and is back on the roster. He replaces development player, Nicolás D’Amorim. D’Amorim did not play for Argentina in Saturday’s loss against New Zealand …
Read More »Brazil Overcome USA for title at 2025 Junior Pan American Games
Brazil overcame the USA to win the title at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. Played in Asunción, Paraguay, As Yarinhas defeated the USA 17-7 in the tournament Final. It marked a North American double for Brazil after having defeated Canada 12-07 in the Semi Final. Brazil opened their campaign …
Read More »Argentina Win Gold at Junior Pan American Games
Los Pumas 7’s claimed Gold on Sunday at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Argentina won the final 22-17 against Uruguay, doing so after having been 17-0 down. The title sees Argentina qualifying for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Argentina went unbeaten in Asunción. Los …
Read More »Clinical New Zealand Tame Competitive Argentina in Córdoba
Los Pumas fell short in front of 55,724 in attendance at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba on Saturday. New Zealand tamed Argentina, scoring six tries to three and winning 41-24. The match was the second fixture of the 2025 Rugby Championship. It followed Australia upsetting South Africa in …
Read More »USA Eagles giant Tonga Kofe signs with Leicester Tigers
Tonga Kofe is making the jump from Major League Rugby to the English Premiership. The newly-minted USA Eagles tighthead prop has signed on with Leicester Tigers, making the move to the top flight after just two seasons of professional rugby with the Utah Warriors. At 29 years old Kofe is …
Read More »Nafi Ma’afu in Eagles training squad for PNC
Nafi Ma’afu is in the frame to make a long-awaited Eagles debut after being named in a 39-man extended USA squad to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 27-year-old impressed with Biarritz in the Pro D2 this past year and will soon make the jump to the Top 14 …
Read More »Omokhuale replaces injured Buisa in Canada’s World Cup squad
Canada have been forced to make a late change to their traveling squad for the World Cup. Pamphinette Buisa has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury while playing in the final tune-up match against Ireland last weekend. Summoned in her place is Julia Omokhuale. It’s a …
Read More »Late Argentina Roster Alteration Before Rugby Championship
Felipe Contepomi has been forced into a late roster alteration ahead of the Rugby Championship. The changes come on the eve of Los Pumas playing host to the All Blacks in Córdoba. There is no impact on the team nor the replacements bench for the first test match against New …
Read More »MLR talent boosts Manu Samoa squad for PNC
Jarred Adams is the latest Major League Rugby player set to represent Manu Samoa. The 28-year-old loosehead prop has been called up for the Pacific Nations Cup after spending the past three years playing for NOLA Gold in the American competition. He has previously suited up for Samoa at u20 …
Read More »Youthful Fiji squad name for Pacific Nations Cup
Mick Byrne has opted for a mix of youth and experience in his squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Fijian Drua skipper Tevita Ikanivere will lean on the likes of Viliame Mata and Semi Radradra for experience, while there are five players who have yet to make their full …
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