Anybody wanting to understand how test sides without professional rugby in their own countries can defeat Tier 1 teams ought to take note of Argentina and Fiji at RWC 2007. The talented players on their rosters were transformed into world-class athletes through professional leagues, predominantly in France and England. Argentina’s …

The Houston SaberCats have added quality to their loose forward stocks with the signing of Namibia international Adriaan Booysen. He arrives having represented his country at the Rugby World Cup in Japan where he appeared in two of their three matches. Booysen, 23, can play across the back row but …

Argentina have sent an experienced team to New Zealand for this weekend’s Hamilton Sevens. A squad of 14 has been named that will also travel to Sydney for next weekend’s second stop of the Oceania leg on the World Sevens Series. Gerónimo Prisciantelli is the only player from the Cape …

After considerable delay, the match schedule for the inaugural Súper Liga Americana de Rugby has been confirmed. As per the tournament launch in November, five teams will compete in the main competition with a sixth – Cafeteros Pro from Colombia – to play two exhibition games in May. The league …

Canada and Uruguay faced off in Glendale, Colorado, in the 2010 Churchill Cup. The match was the first of the decade between the now familiar ARC rivals. The match was a lopsided fixture with the North Americans completing a comfortable victory. Ten years on, in 2020, and both countries now …

Major League Rugby will be broadcast on three national television networks in the USA this season. Having seen positive numbers on CBS Sports Network in each of its first two seasons, the league will add weekly matches on Fox Sports 2 and ESPN News for 2020. The broadcast schedule has …

Chris Brown has made only minor alterations to his Women’s Eagles squad for this weekend’s Hamilton Sevens. The 2019-2020 Women’s World Series hits the midpoint with the USA currently in third place overall after three stops including a Cup Final win at Glendale in October. Stephanie Rovetti is recalled directly …

Throughout the professional era France has been linked closely to Argentina. The Top 14 has been among the most critical of competitions responsible for the development of Argentine players. In fact, prior to Argentina’s professionalism, the competition was arguably the most important reason for Los Pumas being a Tier One …

Canada has named 28 players in their Men’s Under-20 squad that will travel to Portugal next month. The team will play two matches against their hosts, to be played on February 17 and 20 in Lisbon. Portugal were finalists at the 2019 Junior World Trophy in Brazil, missing out to …

Uruguay were victorious at the Seven de Mar del Plata over the weekend. Los Teros clinched the Gold Final with a 10-7 victory over top Argentine club Duendes. A perfect five-from-five saw them victorious after wins over Mendoza and CURDA on Day One, then invitational sides Locos and Sixty on …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Jaguares In their first assignment of 2020, Los Jaguares were comfortable winners over the Georgia XV. It was a strong start …

Los Ceibos will be without two of their top players in training this week, and may need new recruits if things go well for Lucas Mensa and Rodrigo Fernández Criado. The duo have been called up by Los Jaguares for their second preseason match against the Georgia XV on Friday …

Canada and Italy have a rivalry at the Rugby World Cup. Japan 2019 unfortunately did not see a close contest between the two. 16 years earlier, however, the North Americans competed strongly, pushing the Azzurri to the limit. The match was decided by goal kicking as Canada matched Italy for …

Ten Major League Rugby sides were in action over the past three days, with nine of them taking the field on Saturday. Below is a summary of all the action with as much information as was available. In some cases there was no scoring or team list available. There are …

Selknam have yet to confirm their roster for the inaugural Súper Liga de Americana season, but another Argentine has confirmed his signature with the Chilean franchise. Utility back Ignacio Albornoz joins the team from Tucumán and joins countrymen Rodrigo Bruno and Patricio Baronio in moving to Santiago. Albornoz, 24, has …

Rugby United New York have announced a significant addition to their ownership group. New Zealand-based private investment company Bolton Equities have purchased an equal share of the team – reportedly 40% – from majority owner James Kennedy, with Pierre Arnald continuing as a partner. Bolton Equities have previously invested in …

Agen have signed Argentine prop Jerónimo Negrotto as a medical joker until the end of the season. The 31-year-old tighthead specialist joins the Top 14 club with immediate effect from Pro D2 side Mont-de-Marsan, where he has been since 2016. Originally from Rosario, Negrotto represented Argentina at age grade level …

The 2020 Super Rugby season is rapidly approaching. Los Jaguares will be looking to replicate their strong season in 2019 by going one better. In order to do so player management will be a factor, as too will the progression of new and developing athletes. Argentina’s scrum improved at RWC …

The Tasman Mako got their American tour off to a winning start as they defeated the Houston SaberCats 29-19 at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday evening. Despite conceding numerous penalties and two yellow cards, the visitors outscored their hosts four tries to three in a spirited encounter. A cheeky training ground …

Argentina are to host South Africa in a new Rugby Championship venue. The second round fixture of the 2020 Rugby Championship between Los Pumas and the Springboks will be played at the Estaio Bicentenario in San Juan. The stadium has been used for home internationals in the mid-year window but …