Tomás Lavanini will return to Super Rugby. New Zealand’s southern most franchise, the Highlanders have signed Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 32-year-old joins from French Top 14 club Lyon whom he made eleven appearances for in the 2024-2025 season.   LOS PUMAS – TOMÁS LAVANINI Tomás …

A rampageous France beat France 84-5 at Sandy Park in Exeter, England on Sunday. The match was the second for both countries at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. In winning, Le XV de France féminin officially booked their spot in the Quarter Finals. The match saw As Yaras making …

Uruguay battled past Chile in Santiago on Saturday. Los Teros were pushed hard before staging a come-from-behind victory in a clash showcasing vast improvement in terms of the quality of rugby on display compared to matches from years gone by. Los Teros were 28-16 winners in the first of two …

Michael Cheika backs Argentina hosting a Rugby World Cup. The Australian who is a former Head Coach of both the Wallabies and Los Pumas warmed to the possibility and argued that Argentina hosting a RWC would be a significant impulse for all of rugby. Cheika, who has also coached professional …

Six second half tries gave Japan a 57-17 win over Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup matchup in Sendai on Saturday. While the final score was lopsided, it was a close contest at halftime with the Brave Blossoms only ahead by seven points. In failing to secure a bonus point, …

A spot in the World Cup Quarter Finals is on the line on Saturday when the USA squares off against Australia at York Community Stadium on Saturday. The Wallaroos got the better of the Eagles during the Pacific Four tournament, and will be feeling confident after a blowout win over …

Canada takes their World Cup campaign to Manchester on Saturday when they take on Wales at Salford Community Stadium. The Maple Leafs enjoyed a strong start to their tournament when they cruised past Fiji last weekend, with a similar lineup on tap this week. Meanwhile it was a miserable opener …

Chile have home advantage against Uruguay on Saturday. The match is game one of a home-and-away series to determine who will officially be South America 1 in Australia 2027. Chile and Uruguay reached the South American final by winning their respective series’ against Brazil and Paraguay. Uruguay are now established …

Japan opens their Pacific Nations Cup account at home against Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms are playing for tournament glory and world ranking ahead of the World Cup draw, the stakes are higher for the Maple Leafs. A single bonus point – four tries scored or a loss …

Brazil take-on France in week two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England. Week Two will see a busy Saturday and Sunday with the eight matches being played over these two days. Brazil vs France is the only Sunday fixture featuring an Americas competitor. Both Canada and the …

Canadian international Andrew Quattrin has signed a short-term deal with French Pro D2 club Valence Romans. The New England Free Jacks hooker, who celebrates his 29th birthday this week, joins the team as a medical joker and provides cover for the injured Issam Hamel, who damaged knee ligaments while playing …

New blood and returnees are features on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming tour of Australia. Felipe Contepomi has selected 32 players for the two-matches. Los Pumas face the Wallabies in Townsville and Sydney in round three and four of the 2025 Rugby Championship.   ROSTER CHANGES  Following his two starts …

Canada have declared a 28-man traveling squad for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup test against Japan in Sendai this coming Saturday, as confirmed by Japan Rugby. Having defeated the USA in convincing fashion in Calgary, the team is now on the verge of qualification for the World Cup with only …

Eddie Jones is working with an extended training squad of 38 players as Japan prepares to open their account in the Pacific Nations Cup against Canada this coming weekend. It’s a mixed group that includes 20 players who appeared against Wales in July, but also 13 who have yet to …

Star Pumas fly half Tomás Albornoz has been officially ruled out of the upcoming Australian tour. Argentina will  face the Wallabies in Townsville on September 06 and Sydney on September 13. The matches are round three and four fixtures of the 2025 Rugby Championship. Tomás Albornoz started the round one …

Brazil competed on the biggest stage at the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time on Saturday. As Yaras were overwhelmed by South Africa in their debut appearance of the England hosted tournament. The Springboks Women were 66-6 winners. Fly half Rachel Kochhann kicked two penalties for all of …

Argentina knocked-over the World No 1 New Zealand in a Rugby Championship match on Saturday. The 29-23 victory in Buenos Aires saw history made as Los Pumas claimed their first ever home victory over the All Blacks. It was Argentina’s fourth win against New Zealand while, in terms of the …

Uruguay powered past Paraguay on Saturday to advance in Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying. Los Teros were 78-10 winners in Montevideo in the second of two matches between the sides. Having won game one 38-0 in Asunción, Uruguay successfully advance to the South American Final against Chile with an aggregate …

Canada gave a clear statement of intent on Saturday as they opened their World Cup account by crushing Fiji 65-7 in York. It was a comprehensive victory, with fullback Julia Schell stealing the show with an incredible personal haul of six tries all scored in the second half. By halftime …

Four tries and a man-of-the-match performance from Tyler Ardron propelled Canada to a stunning 34-20 win over the USA in Calgary on Friday night. While the Eagles had a slight edge in the scrum, the Canadian pack starved their opposites of possession at the lineout. The result almost certainly sends …