Felipe Contepomi has been forced into a late roster alteration ahead of the Rugby Championship. The changes come on the eve of Los Pumas playing host to the All Blacks in Córdoba. There is no impact on the team nor the replacements bench for the first test match against New …

The Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba will play host to the opening round clash of the 2025 Rugby Championship between Argentina and New Zealand. The city becomes Argentina’s ninth to play host to Los Pumas in the tournament. Argentina prepared for the Rugby Championship with four matches. Los Pumas …

Jarred Adams is the latest Major League Rugby player set to represent Manu Samoa. The 28-year-old loosehead prop has been called up for the Pacific Nations Cup after spending the past three years playing for NOLA Gold in the American competition. He has previously suited up for Samoa at u20 …

Mick Byrne has opted for a mix of youth and experience in his squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. Fijian Drua skipper Tevita Ikanivere will lean on the likes of Viliame Mata and Semi Radradra for experience, while there are five players who have yet to make their full …

Canada have named a group of 34 players to take part in a Senior Men’s training camp in Calgary ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup, which this year double as qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. The winner of the August 22 test against the USA at McMahon Stadium will …

Simón Benítez Cruz has completed a career-defining move from Argentina to continue his career in England. The Newcastle Red Bulls (formerly Newcastle Falcons) have signed the scrum-half from Super Rugby Americas (SRA) side Los Tarucas on a two-year deal. Newcastle will be Benítez Cruz’ first foreign professional club. He will join …

Chile has received a triple boost in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying. Los Cóndores welcome back three players who missed out on facing Brazil in the Qualifying series in July as well as Romania. Their return sees Los Cóndores returning to be closer to full-strength ahead of the South American …

With just two weeks to go until the start of the World Cup, Canada will have one final tune-up when they take on Ireland in Belfast on Saturday. The two sides are both in the top 5 of the official World Rankings but the Maple Leafs were clearly the better …

The 2025 Rugby Championship is an international rugby competition contested by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The player rosters of the four competitors contain a variety of nationalities. There are differing numbers of homegrown players and Foreign-Born across the teams.   BACKGROUND TO WORLD RUGBY ELIGIBILITY LAWS In …

Australia has named a 35-man roster for the 2025 Rugby Championship. The roster is centered on that which recently completed a home series against the British & Irish Lions. The Wallabies will open the Southern Hemisphere’s annual elite Four Nations competition with a two match tour of South Africa. The …

The Miami Sharks are out of Major League Rugby. Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the team informed players this morning they would not be taking part in the 2026 campaign. It’s a crippling blow to MLR, who have also watched founding members NOLA pull the …

Felipe Contepomi has named a 34-man roster for the Rugby Championship. The revamped roster sees returning established names joining newcomers for the second of three periods of Argentina’s international rugby competition in 2025. Los Pumas opened 2025 with an away match in Europe. Argentina took-on and defeated the British & …

New Zealand Head Coach Scott Robertson has unveiled his roster for the Rugby Championship. Robertson’s roster features Scott Barrett  as captain. The 81-time capped All Black is joined by his brother, Jordie Barrett (71 caps) as one vice captain and Ardie Savea (97 caps) as the other. Scott Barrett’s other …

It’s an all-North American clash in Ottawa on Friday night as Canada hosts the USA just three weeks out from the start of the World Cup. The Eagles have been flying under the radar with four straight defeats before finally grabbing a win over Fiji at Audi Field two weeks …

Major League Rugby is officially down two teams for the MLR 2026 season. Tumultuous back-to-back days have brought changes with one team not continuing beyond the 2025 season and two others merging to create a new franchise. ARN’s Bryan Ray reported: “Sad day for NOLA fans. Players were informed today …

Brazil has named a 32-women roster for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. As Yaras will make their debut at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. It will be the first time that Brazil has competed at a Rugby World Cup. The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will take …

Since taking-over as Head Coach of Uruguay in 2024, Rodolfo Ambrosio has not shied away from blooding new players. This past weekend against Paraguay saw the latest Uruguayan debutant under Ambrosio with Alfonso Perillo Albarracin earning his first cap.     URUGUAYAN DEBUTANTS 2024-2025 In taking to the field in …

A hat-trick to flanker Santiago Civetta, helped guide Uruguay to victory against Paraguay in a Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier on Saturday. Los Teros were 38-0 winners over Paraguay in Asunción in what was the first of a two-match series. Game two will take-place in Montevideo in August. The winner …

Chile secured a spot in the South American Final. Saturday’s 35-20 win over Brazil in Santiago wrapped up the two match series. Los Cóndores won game one 35-21 in São Paulo. When combined with game two, Chile won on aggregate by 70-41. Chile now await the winner of Paraguay vs …

Namibia were comprehensive winners over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. The result of the Africa 2 vs Asia 2 play-off sees the Welwitschias advancing in Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying. Namibia have booked a spot in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage. The African country joins Belgium to …