Chile’s Diego Escobar has been in outstanding form for Racing 92 in France. This has not gone unnoticed as the Cóndor has been named as the best hooker in the Top 14 for the month of February, 2026. Escobar has played in 13 matches thus far in the 2025-2026 season …
Read More »Benetton sign Patagonian Prop Gonzalo Hughes
Benetton have announced the signing of Patagonian prop, Gonzalo Hughes. The Italian club has signed the 27-year-old on a two year deal from July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2028. It marks a return to Italy for the Argentine prop but a first time playing for an elite team. Hughes …
Read More »Selknam Pull Off Stunning Last-Gasp Home Victory over Yacare
Selknam pulled off a stunning home victory over Yacare on Saturday. Played in perfect conditions in Santiago del Chile, Selknam claimed a last-gasp 34-32 win. Victory looked unlikely in the final minutes; yet, the Chileans pulled it off with a late converted try and a difficult penalty landed by Juan …
Read More »At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up
Canada’s Tyler Ardron is in talks about going Biarritz from Castres. Puma Pedro Delgado has signed a new deal with the Harlequins. The mountainous Chilean city of Chillán will construct a first rugby field. Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 13 points for Perpignan who claimed a key win over Pau as the …
Read More »Leonel Oviedo Scores first Super Rugby Try
Argentine hooker Leonel Oviedo scored his first try for the Western Force. The Western Australian team were big winners over Moana Pasifika in Friday in New Zealand. The 35-19 victory was the Western Force’s first Super Rugby win in New Zealand since 2022. The Argentine forward crossed from a maul …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2026 – Week Two – ARN Guide
Week one of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) is in the history books. It saw a perfect four wins from Argentine teams. Os Cobras was the only non-Argentine competitor to come away with a bonus point in defeat. Will Argentine also dominate in week two? Week two SRA action starts on …
Read More »Pampas Begin SRA Season Strongly with road win over Yacare
Los Pampas enjoyed a positive start to Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026. The Buenos Aires side held a 22-3 half-time lead and ultimately completed a 30-17 road win over Yacare in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. The visitors made their intent clear early and were rewarded. Hooker Ignacio Bottazzini crossed for …
Read More »At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up
Ahead of SRA 2026, Joe Santamaria talks to highly talented Chilean Nicolás Saab. Franco Molina and Leonel Oviedo made their Super Rugby debuts for Western Force. Molina scored a try looking like a winger rather than a second-rower. Fellow Pumas second-rower Efraín Elías scored the match-winning try for Toulouse against …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas 2026 – Week One – ARN Guide
The opening round of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 has arrived. The South American professional league begins for 2026 in Tucumán, Argentina. Los Tarucas play host to Selknam in the season opener. It was to be game two after Los Dogos vs Os Cobras but a has seen the match …
Read More »Great Nephew of former President Michel Temer is new Cobras Captain
A leadership change has taken place at Os Cobras. It has come with the appointment of a player related to former Brazilian President (2016-2018), Michel Temer. The great nephew of Michel Temer is now the captain of Brazil’s professional rugby team, Os Cobras. The player in question is 27-year-old Lorenzo …
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