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 …

Paraguay play host to Uruguay in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying match on Saturday. The fixture is the first of two in a home-and-away series. The winner, on aggregate, will advance to the South American Final to face either Brazil or Chile in September. The winner of that series …

Chile have home advantage against Brazil on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying match. It is game two of the home-and-away series. Chile enter the match with a +14 advantage after having won 35-21 against Brazil this past Saturday in São Paulo. The winner, on aggregate, will meet …

The Western Force will be the new home of Puma Franco Molina. The Western Australian Super Rugby franchise have signed Molina on a two year contract. The 27-year-old played the 2024-2025 season for the Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership, making 17 appearances.   LOS PUMAS – FRANCO MOLINA Franco …

Alex Tessier will lead Canada in their pursuit of World Cup glory in England next month. The 31-year-old playmaker has been named skipper at what will be her third appearance at the flagship tournament. Former captain Sophie de Goede will continue to focus on her return from a long-term knee …

Los Pumas have had notable changes since the Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Final in Paris against New Zealand. Of the 23 players involved that day, over half have retired, have been overtaken by other players or have been plagued by injuries.     SEMI FINAL LINE-UP VS NEW ZEALAND …

Springboks Head Coach Rassie Erasmus has named South Africa’s roster for the 2025 Rugby Championship. The 37-man roster is specifically for the opening two rounds of the competition. South Africa will have home advantage against Australia to open this year’s Rugby Championship tournament. The roster includes 24 players who have …