Argentina’ roster for the November Internationals has increased from 29 to 30 players. Second-rower Franco Molina is being added to the group that trained together this week in Manchester, England. Molina is uncapped but his inclusion does not come as a surprise. He has impressed in South America for both …

Canada ‘A’ closed out their Americas Rugby Trophy with a 31-14 win over the Brazil XV in Mogi das Cruzes on Friday. The inexperienced visitors outscored their hosts five tries to two, and an in an impressive second half denied the Brazilians any points at all. It was a calamitous …

Marcos Kremer will miss the opening fixture of Los Pumas’ three-match November tour of the UK. Kremer was suspended for three weeks for foul play while playing for Stade Français. The first week of his suspension was served this past Saturday against Brive. The two remaining fixtures will see Kremer …

The Tucker brothers will not be teaming up for New York in 2023 after all. Will Tucker has been named in the Highlanders squad for the upcoming Super Rugby season. He departs Major League Rugby after one year having helped New York win their first championship in June. A New …

Former Bayonne lock Pablo Huete has been recalled to Chile’s squad for their upcoming tour of Europe. The 33-year-old last played for Los Cóndores against Portugal in November of 2019. Along with vast experience, Huete gives the squad a second 2-meter (6’7″) lock to compliment Javier Eissmann. Also included in …

Ben Grant has signed a one-year extension with the San Diego Legion. The 24-year-old lock enters his second Major League Rugby season after making the move from Australia. Standing a lofty 6’9″ (2.05m), Grant was the tallest player in the league this past year. His physicality proved a big plus …

Rugby ATL have secured two more returning players for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Eightman Ross Deacon has renewed his deal for one year, while scrumhalf Rowan Gouws has committed through at least the 2024 campaign. Deacon, who turns 29 later this week, was one of three players used …

The Toronto Arrows have re-signed first choice scrumhalf Ross Braude for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. It will be the third season in the blue and white for the Canadian international after making the move overseas from his home in Pretoria, South Africa. Despite being just 22 years old, …

The Americas Rugby Trophy comes to a close on Wednesday when the Brazil XV takes on Canada ‘A’ in Mogi das Cruzes. It’s the first time representative sides from the two nations will have faced each other since the last edition of the Americas Rugby Championship in 2019. Chile have …

Major League Rugby have spoken. After months of silence, the league confirmed on Tuesday that the Austin Gilgronis and LA Giltinis will no longer be competing. Also confirmed is the addition of a new team in 2023. Though MLR did not name the group, ARN understands that Chicago will be …

Esteban Meneses will have nearly a full-strength roster for Uruguay’s European tour. The 30-man Teros squad features five players based in France and another in Major League Rugby. Tighthead prop Reinaldo Piussi and versatile back Juan Zuccarino are the only uncapped inclusions. Piussi, who was previously in the Oyonnax academy, …

Michael Cheika named 29 players on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming 2022 November Internationals. Los Pumas will tour the UK playing test matches against England, Wales, and Scotland in their respective homes venues in London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. The roster did not contain Argentine-based players. Instead, the players selected play …

One of the Legion’s most popular players will be back for a sixth Major League Rugby season in San Diego. Nate Augspurger has re-signed with the club for the 2023 campaign, following fellow ‘original’ Nathan Sylvia in committing with a new home awaiting in Snapdragon Stadium. Augspurger has been part …

Zion Going will play a second Major League Rugby season with the Utah Warriors. The 21-year-old scrumhalf arrived from Australian club Tuggeranong Vikings part-way through the 2022 campaign and impressed with his aggressive attacking style. Originally from New Zealand, Going is US-eligible through ancestry and will be followed closely by …

Rugby ATL have re-signed George Barton and Martini Talapusi for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. At the same time the club has confirmed they will stay at Silverbacks Park for next season and beyond. Barton, 25, joined the Ratlers part-way through this past season after departing the Seattle Seawolves. …

Canada ‘A’ lost their first match of their Brazilian tour against the Chile XV on Friday. The latter secured the Americas Rugby Trophy having already beaten the Brazil XV. Canada will face the Brazilians to close out the series on Wednesday. Viewers abroad were limited to just a few minutes …

Portugal have unveiled their 30-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Dubai. Head coach Patrice Lagisquet will have his strongest available lineup for the Repechage matches against Hong Kong, Kenya, and the USA. Some questions might however be asked about depth in certain positions. Half the team are …

Argentina have finalized a 29-man roster for November. The players will train together at a camp in Manchester  on October 24-26. It will include a training regime together with the Sale Sharks. Michael Cheika’s roster consists of players from the Top 14, Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC). Many are …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Canada unbeaten in Women’s World Cup Canada wrapped up an unbeaten pool stage with a 29-14 win over the …

The Uruguay XV were on course for an impressive win over the Argentina XV on Sunday. Played in Montevideo, the home side were ahead 26-12 at the hour mark. The Argentina XV fought back to draw level with the match ending 26-26 well past the 80th minute mark. With both …