Toronto Arrows fullback Theo Sauder is not part of Canada’s 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup. The mercurial 23-year-old was first choice during November’s Repechage series. A shoulder injury ruled him out of the Pacific Nations Cup, but despite impressing against the BC All-Star XV on Friday he will …

Stuart McInally will captain Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. The confirmation comes as Gregor Townsend named his final 31-man squad for the tournament. Former captains John Barclay and Greig Laidlaw are included but it’s the Edinburgh hooker who is given the armband. There are few surprises in Townsend’s squad, …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week three the feature team is the USA. In day two of the series the feature …

John McKee has made his final cut ahead of the Rugby World Cup. As expected he has trimmed one of his tighthead props, with Lee-Roy Atalifo the odd man out. Manasa Saulo and Kali Tawake will travel as specialists while Peni Ravai covers both sides of the scrum. Also confirmed …

The final squad of 31 named by France to take part at the Rugby World Cup shows three changes to the original list named in June. Dany Priso and Félix Lambey join injured Geoffrey Doumayrou in missing out, with Cyril Baille, Charles Ollivon, and Virimi Vakatawa named in their place. …

Milton Haig has confirmed his final 31-man Georgia squad for the Rugby World Cup. As expected, former captain Mamuka Gorgodze is recalled after a two-year self-imposed exile. His inclusion makes it 18 returnees from RWC 2015. The Lelos will arrive in Japan with one of the most experienced squads in …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Mexico Mexico set a new record on Saturday in hammering the Cayman Islands in the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh). Las Serpientes’ …

Namibian Head Coach Phil Davies has named a 31-man roster for the World Cup. The African country will compete in Pool B of Japan 2019, doing so against Canada, Italy, New Zealand, and South Africa. Davies’ roster contains both youth and experience. Included for a fourth RWC tournament is the …

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has announced Ireland’s 31-man roster for the World Cup. The naming of the squad came with surprises with Devin Toner being the notable missing name. In his place is South African import Jean Kleyn. Captain Rory Best will compete in his fourth RWC with his …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week three the feature team is the USA. In day one of the series the feature …

Toutai Kefu has named his 31-man traveling squad to represented Tonga at the Rugby World Cup. Included are ten returnees from RWC 2015 and one uncapped player. The newcomer is young hooker Siua Maile who has been plucked out of New Zealand club rugby. Aside from Maile, there are six …

Renaldo Bothma has announced his retirement ahead of RWC 2019. The name of the Namibian N8 will thereby not be on the 31-man roster set to be confirmed tomorrow by Namibia to compete in Japan. In making the announcement on social media Bothma wished Namibia the best of luck at …

Russia Head Coach Lyn Jones has announced Russia’s 31-man roster to compete at Rugby World Cup 2019. The Russian Bears will be playing in their second RWC with their first having been RWC 2011 in New Zealand. 29 of the 31 players play their rugby in Russia. The two based …

With it now being September 01 2019 it is officially now the month in which RWC 2019 begins. In 20 days time the World Cup in Japan will feature twenty competitors, four of which are from the Americas. The rankings of all will be impacted. The Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) …

Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro has extended his Argentina contract. The 30-year-old has agreed to terms to remain at home playing for Los Jaguares in Super Rugby in the 2020, and 2021 seasons. With 54 test caps to his name Tetaz Chaparro is one of the leading Argentine props. He started at …

During the final weeks of waiting for Rugby World Cup 2019 to arrive Americas Rugby News will be taking a look back at some moments from past RWCs involving competitors from the Americas. In week two the feature team is Canada. In the final day of the series the feature …

Head Coach Warren Gatland has named Wales’ 31-man World Cup roster. Recently ranked no1 in the world rankings the Western British side are title contenders for that tournament which starts in 20 days time in Japan. Gatland’s roster comes with et shock omissions of hooker Rob Evans, and center Scott …

Mexico set a new record in hammering the Cayman Islands. Las Serpientes’ scored over 100 points for the first time in their history. The 105-07 victory surpassed Mexico’s prior record win of 96-0 against the Turks & Caicos Islands in 2014. Franco Guerrero had a fabulous match as he converted …

Colombia trounced Paraguay today to win the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) title. Los Tucanes were 54-15 winners which was a record margin and saw the Colombians retaining their ARCh title and remaining undefeated in the tournament after two editions of the competition. Los Tucanes were on top throughout the contest. …

Mamuka Gorgodze is poised to make a shock return for Georgia at the World Cup. Rumors had circulated during the week that the Lelos had approached Toulon regarding the former captain’s availability for the tournament. Gorgodze has now confirmed to Georgian media sources that he will indeed be joining the …