Americas Rugby News
August 22, 2025
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A retirement call has come from Argentina’s most capped prop of all-time. On the eve of facing New Zealand in Buenos Aires, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro made the decision that the test match will be his final appearance for Los Pumas. Tetaz Chaparro has been representing Argentina for a decade and …
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Americas Rugby News
August 22, 2025
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England opened the Women’s World Cup in style as they dominated the USA by a final score of 69-7 in front of a record crowd in Sunderland on Friday. The Eagles were overwhelmed by the Red Roses in the scrum and struggled to slow England’s ruck ball which inevitably led …
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Paul Tait
August 22, 2025
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Uruguay take-on Paraguay in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier in Montevideo on Saturday. The showdown is the second Semi Final between the teams to determine who advances to the South American Final against Chile. Uruguay are very well placed, having won game one 38-0 in Asunción. FORM GUIDE …
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Paul Tait
August 22, 2025
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A long wait will come to a close on Sunday in Northampton, England as Brazil competes for the first time in a Rugby World Cup match. The national Women’s team As Yaras debut against South Africa in a Group D match. Brazil and South Africa join France and Italy in …
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Americas Rugby News
August 22, 2025
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Canada begins their World Cup campaign opposite Fiji in York on Saturday afternoon. The Maple Leafs have made no secret that their ultimate goal is to win the tournament. Before switching their eye to the knockouts, they’ll first have to focus on three lower-ranked but potentially slippery opponents. In their …
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Americas Rugby News
August 22, 2025
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In a busy few days, the Harlequins have signed two props from Argentina. Pedro Delgado officially joins the club as of Friday after Boris Wenger’s arrival was announced on Thursday. Wenger is a loose head prop while Delgado is a tight head prop. The pairing played together for Los Dogos …
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Americas Rugby News
August 21, 2025
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The sixth edition of Major League Rugby’s College Draft is now complete. A total of 26 players were selected across three rounds with 7 teams from the 2025 season participating along with the newly-formed California Legion. UCLA and USA age-grade lock Will Sherman selected 1st overall. Players were selected from …
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Americas Rugby News
August 21, 2025
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Canada and the USA will take their first steps towards qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Calgary on Friday night. Both teams missed out in 2023 – a first ever for the competition – and will be desperate to get back to the big show. The match doubles as …
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Paul Tait
August 21, 2025
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Seven days after game one in Córdoba, Argentina and New Zealand square-off again at the Estadio Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires. The round two clash of the 2025 Rugby Championship sees the now world no 1 New Zealand defending their ranking against a team they lost against in their capital …
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Americas Rugby News
August 21, 2025
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The 2025 edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in Sunderland on England’s east coast on Friday. Handed the honor of opposing the hosts are the USA, who will take the field in front of an expected record crowd of more than 40,000. It’s as challenging a fixture …
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Americas Rugby News
August 21, 2025
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Boris Wenger is the latest Argentine to secure his playing future in England. The 23-year-old front-rower from Villa Maria in Córdoba province has signed for the Harlequins for the 2025-2026 season. The London-based club will be Wenger’s first foreign professional club. PLAYER BACKGROUND Wenger plays at loose head prop …
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Americas Rugby News
August 20, 2025
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The sixth edition of Major League Rugby’s College Draft is set to air on Thursday. It comes in the midst of significant turmoil, with three teams dropping out of the competition since the Championship Final not quite two months ago. Uncertainty remains swirling above at least one other team, and …
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Americas Rugby News
August 19, 2025
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Tyler Ardron has rejoined Canada’s Senior Men’s squad ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with the USA in Calgary on Friday. The team’s RWC 2019 captain, who plays his club rugby with Top 14 side Castres, hasn’t suited up for the Maple Leafs since they were knocked out of …
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Americas Rugby News
August 18, 2025
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Argentina open preparations for game two of the Rugby Championship with a roster change. It comes with a boost as Benjamín Grondona has returned to fitness and is back on the roster. He replaces development player, Nicolás D’Amorim. D’Amorim did not play for Argentina in Saturday’s loss against New Zealand …
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Americas Rugby News
August 18, 2025
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Brazil overcame the USA to win the title at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. Played in Asunción, Paraguay, As Yarinhas defeated the USA 17-7 in the tournament Final. It marked a North American double for Brazil after having defeated Canada 12-07 in the Semi Final. Brazil opened their campaign …
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Americas Rugby News
August 18, 2025
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Los Pumas 7’s claimed Gold on Sunday at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Argentina won the final 22-17 against Uruguay, doing so after having been 17-0 down. The title sees Argentina qualifying for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Argentina went unbeaten in Asunción. Los …
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Americas Rugby News
August 16, 2025
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Los Pumas fell short in front of 55,724 in attendance at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba on Saturday. New Zealand tamed Argentina, scoring six tries to three and winning 41-24. The match was the second fixture of the 2025 Rugby Championship. It followed Australia upsetting South Africa in …
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Americas Rugby News
August 16, 2025
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Tonga Kofe is making the jump from Major League Rugby to the English Premiership. The newly-minted USA Eagles tighthead prop has signed on with Leicester Tigers, making the move to the top flight after just two seasons of professional rugby with the Utah Warriors. At 29 years old Kofe is …
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Americas Rugby News
August 15, 2025
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Nafi Ma’afu is in the frame to make a long-awaited Eagles debut after being named in a 39-man extended USA squad to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 27-year-old impressed with Biarritz in the Pro D2 this past year and will soon make the jump to the Top 14 …
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Americas Rugby News
August 15, 2025
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Canada have been forced to make a late change to their traveling squad for the World Cup. Pamphinette Buisa has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury while playing in the final tune-up match against Ireland last weekend. Summoned in her place is Julia Omokhuale. It’s a …
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