Italy have confirmed their 33-man roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. The Italians will compete in Pool A of the tournament. The group also contains France, Namibia, New Zealand, and Uruguay. Italy enter the group as the third seeds behind the host country and the All Blacks. Italian Head Coach …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Chile’s World Cup Pioneers The first-ever Chilean roster for a Rugby World Cup has been named. All 30 players on Chile’s …
Read More »New Rugby World Cup Hosts 2035 and Beyond
Who could be the Rugby World Cup hosts in 2035 and beyond? This is a common question about the future of the centerpiece of the game. It often comes up alongside the question of expansion. It is highly likely that the Men’s Rugby World Cup will expand from 20 to …
Read More »Juan Ignacio Brex and Italy Target World Cup Quarter Final
Italy are targeting a spot in the Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter Finals. Such an achievement would be a first for the Azzurri. Italy have competed at every Rugby World Cup but have been unable to advance to the play-off’s. Argentine import Juan Ignacio Brex notes that Italy have set …
Read More »Colombia down Brazil to go one step closer to WXV
Colombia were winners at home on Wednesday. Played at the Estadio Cincuentenário in Medellín, Colombia defeated Brazil 24-23. The win came after Las Tucanes had held a 21-8 advantage at half-time. Second half yellow cards and a dubiously awarded late score to Brazil saw the game go down to the …
Read More »Argentina to face Italy in 2024
Argentina will face Italy in 2024. Los Pumas have a date locked-in to face the Azzurri as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. Italy will play three home matches with the first of which being against Argentina. The match will be special for Los Pumas; it will be the …
Read More »Argentina Blast Past Italy in Junior World Championship
Argentina delivered an impressive opening performance in the Junior World Championship. Los Pumitas were convincing winners over Italy. The 43-15 victory saw the South Americans outscoring the European team by six tries to two. Playing with many Dogos and Pampas players from Super Rugby Americas, Los Pumitas were up for …
Read More »Uruguay Roster Confirmed for World Cup Preparations
Los Teros have confirmed a 46-man roster for 2023. The training squad contains all of the players under consideration to represent Uruguay at Rugby World Cup 2023. The roster has veterans of past Rugby World Cups as well as many looking to earn the right to play for their country …
Read More »Gonzalo Quesada new Italy Coach after Rugby World Cup 2023
Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
Read More »Argentine Flanker Bautista Stávile joins URC side Zebre
Another Argentine will play in next season’s United Rugby Championship (URC). Zebre have confirmed the signing of flanker Bautista Stávile. In doing so, Stavile will play professional rugby at the elite level for the first time. Stávile moves to the URC at the age of 26. He joins Zebre, a …
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