Others

In a radio interview with Raúl Taquini Agustín Pichot placed his cards on the table. The World Rugby Vice Chairman made it known that the future is one of great hope for a once isolated union. Hosting Rugby World Cup  2027 The former Pumas captain reaffirmed his desire for Argentina to host …

History was made this past Friday as Colombian Andrés Zafra debuted for Top 14 club, Lyon. Aged just 19 Zafra is Colombia’s first to ever play rugby in Europe. He is now on the verge of playing in the richest league in the world, the Top 14. His debut appearance for the club …

It was a weekend to celebrate as PRO Rugby came to a triumphant close, and as such those players take the spotlight in this week’s selection. We did find a couple deserving participants in the URBA Top 14 who have been sandwiched in after their outstanding efforts for Hindú against SIC. …

Uruguay’s official ‘A’ side, the Uruguay XV will play host to Argentine city selection Rosario on Saturday. In seeking to develop an increasing base of players for higher honors, the Uruguay XV is to play regularly. The international fixture is to take place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. Kick-off …

Venezuela’s national club championship, the Campeonato Nacional de Clubes de Rugby XV has reached its conclusion. Competing in the decisive final were Mérida RC and Alcatraz RC with the latter securing the title. Despite playing away to Mérida RC it was very much Alcatraz RC’s day. The visitors completed a …

Bongi Mbonambi has been added to the Springboks roster for the Rugby Championship. As such he joins captain Adriaan Strauss to become the second hooker in camp. A third is to be added after the Super Rugby final with Malcolm Max of the Lions the likely player. Mbonambi has one …

Rosario Head Coach Fernando Bilbao has confirmed his roster for Saturday’s international against the Uruguay XV in Montevideo. The Argentine side will travel to the Uruguayan capital to play the country’s ‘A’ team. Included in the roster is Super Rugby player Felipe Arregui. The international will be played at Uruguay’s national …

The new Vice Chairman of World Rugby, Agustín Pichot has been revealed as the most influential person in rugby. The world’s best selling rugby magazine, Rugby World has named the Argentine as being the top of the mountain in their September issue which goes on sale tomorrow. The magazine contends that …

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 Denver Stampede, PRO Rugby It is official, the inaugural PRO Rugby champions come from the Rocky Mountains. The Denver Stampede were crowned …

New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hansen has named his roster for the Rugby Championship. Together with Ian Foster and Grant Fox, Hansen unveiled a squad including Olympian Sonny Bill Williams but missing revelation Damian McKenzie. Included in the roster are New Zealand based Super Rugby players. The Crusaders lead the …