Tomás Lavanini will return to Super Rugby. New Zealand’s southern most franchise, the Highlanders have signed Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 32-year-old joins from French Top 14 club Lyon whom he made eleven appearances for in the 2024-2025 season.   LOS PUMAS – TOMÁS LAVANINI Tomás …

A rampageous France beat France 84-5 at Sandy Park in Exeter, England on Sunday. The match was the second for both countries at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. In winning, Le XV de France féminin officially booked their spot in the Quarter Finals. The match saw As Yaras making …

Uruguay battled past Chile in Santiago on Saturday. Los Teros were pushed hard before staging a come-from-behind victory in a clash showcasing vast improvement in terms of the quality of rugby on display compared to matches from years gone by. Los Teros were 28-16 winners in the first of two …

Michael Cheika backs Argentina hosting a Rugby World Cup. The Australian who is a former Head Coach of both the Wallabies and Los Pumas warmed to the possibility and argued that Argentina hosting a RWC would be a significant impulse for all of rugby. Cheika, who has also coached professional …

Six second half tries gave Japan a 57-17 win over Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup matchup in Sendai on Saturday. While the final score was lopsided, it was a close contest at halftime with the Brave Blossoms only ahead by seven points. In failing to secure a bonus point, …

A spot in the World Cup Quarter Finals is on the line on Saturday when the USA squares off against Australia at York Community Stadium on Saturday. The Wallaroos got the better of the Eagles during the Pacific Four tournament, and will be feeling confident after a blowout win over …

Canada takes their World Cup campaign to Manchester on Saturday when they take on Wales at Salford Community Stadium. The Maple Leafs enjoyed a strong start to their tournament when they cruised past Fiji last weekend, with a similar lineup on tap this week. Meanwhile it was a miserable opener …

Japan opens their Pacific Nations Cup account at home against Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms are playing for tournament glory and world ranking ahead of the World Cup draw, the stakes are higher for the Maple Leafs. A single bonus point – four tries scored or a loss …

Canadian international Andrew Quattrin has signed a short-term deal with French Pro D2 club Valence Romans. The New England Free Jacks hooker, who celebrates his 29th birthday this week, joins the team as a medical joker and provides cover for the injured Issam Hamel, who damaged knee ligaments while playing …

New blood and returnees are features on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming tour of Australia. Felipe Contepomi has selected 32 players for the two-matches. Los Pumas face the Wallabies in Townsville and Sydney in round three and four of the 2025 Rugby Championship.   ROSTER CHANGES  Following his two starts …