Top Argentine match official Federico Anselmi will take part in his second Six Nations tournament after being named as an assistant for two matches in the upcoming tournament. The news follows his participation in the same role during the World Cup and coincides with his appointment as a referee on …
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Canadian winger Taylor Paris has been short-listed as one of three finalists for the Player of the Season award in France’s Pro D2. The winner will be announced at the Nuit du Rugby on November 23 which will recognize 0utstanding achievement for players, coaches, clubs and officials. Playing for Agen …
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Stade Français and Italy number 8 and captain Sergio Parisse is one of three finalists for the prestigious Top 14 player of the season award. Born in Argentina Parisse learned his rugby playing in La Plata before moving with his family to Italy as a teenager and beginning his professional …
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Both Argentina and the USA are set to be significant benefactors from World Rugby’s announcement that the institution’s governance is to be overhauled. Argentina and Italy are to join the remaining Tier 1 unions of Australia, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales in acquiring two votes …
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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 Brazil Women’s Sevens With Brazil being the host nation of the 2016 Olympic Games and that competition being the inaugural event …
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USA Eagles forward Samu Manoa made a strong start for new new club as he scored a first half try for Toulon in what was his second match for the club. The Californian joined the reigning European champions from English side Northampton whom he helped win the Aviva Premiership in …
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French second division side Aix en Provence have confirmed the arrival of Argentine Lucas Martín Caneda. Capable of playing both center and wing the 25 year old joins from Buenos Aires club Pueyrredón. Back in the Pro d2 after winning promotion from the Fédérale 1 Aix en Provence are in search …
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Confirmation that the draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 draw will be made some time in 2016 brings new meaning to the importance of international rugby in 2016. The lesson of England crashing out at the pool stage after losing against Wales and Australia ought to be noted by all. …
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Despite reaching the Semi Finals stage of the Rugby World Cup Argentina finish their international competition for the year 2015 ranked 5th. Ahead of Argentina in 4th place is Wales, a team who won three and lost two matches at the World Cup. Argentina had been in 4th last week …
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Former Puma Tomás Vallejos Cinalli has had a colored professional career. Having previously played for Parma and Treviso (Italy), Harlequins (England), Scarlets (Wales), Coca Cola West Sparks (Japan) and most recently Stade Français (France) the Rosario second-rower has now joined Pays d’Aix and will play in the Pro d2. The …
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