Uruguay’s rugby system is a model for others. Those were the words of Mark Egan, World Rugby’s Head of Development and Performance. Egan’s positive evaluation of Uruguay’s progress follows World Rugby’s decision to allocate Montevideo with hosting rights of the 2017 Junior World Trophy. Egan was speaking to Ignacio Chans …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP More Argentine Props arrive in Europe The above title belongs in the under list. Indeed, the loss of players to Europe is …

American-born outside back Marcel Brache has won the Australian National Rugby Championship. Starting on the right wing for the Perth Spirit, Brache played the entire match that saw his side survive a nail-biting second half to defeat the NSW Country Eagles by a score of 20-16 in the Grand Final …

Juan Imhoff scored at Welford Road today in the Champions Cup. Playing left wing for Racing 92 the Argentine flier scored a second half try playing away to the Leicester Tigers. Both teams scored two tries each but it was the Aviva Premiership club who came out on top. The …

The chance of a World 7’s ‘A’ circuit is alive. In an recent interview World Rugby Vice Chairman, Agustin Pichot, confirmed the possibility. World Rugby is seeking to increase international competition by opening the door to a development path. Set to gain from this are countries presently not involved, or rarely …

Uruguay’s premier Rugby 7’s competition is seeking to attract big names. Following two years of low-key competitions there are to be changes for the 2017 tournament. Little by little the competition is seeking to gain greater international relevance. The 7’s will be organized by Old Boys & Old Girls Club and tus …

Reuben Samuel is the new Head Coach of the Brazilian Women’s 7’s team. The New Zealander is to take control of the 2016 Olympians in the upcoming Sevens World Circuit. The competition gets underway in Dubai in December. Samuel arrives with experience to his name. Previous coaches roles include being …

Fresh off winning their Bledisloe Cup match against Australia, New Zealand have named a 36-strong playing squad to depart for the United States in a week’s time ahead of their historic test match against Ireland to be held at Chicago’s Soldier Field on November 5. The team is virtually unchanged …

Marcelo Bosch and Chris Wyles both scored tries for Saracens who won today in Europe. The London-based club outperformed the Scarlets, winning 44-26 this afternoon. The Puma and Eagle both scored second half tries as Saracens won by five tries to two. Bosch’s score asked little of him. Wyles, on …

10 points from Benjamín Urdapilleta contributed to Castres’ 41-7 humiliation of Northampton this afternoon in France. The former Pumas fly half kicked five goals for the French club who severely outplayed the English side at the Stade Pierre Antoine. The Championship Cup result means only Montpellier has not won in Pool …

Nahuel Tetaz Chapparo has undergone surgery. The Argentine first choice Loose-Head prop will not play again this year. Having been injured against New Zealand in Buenos Aires Tetaz Chaparro was deemed unfit to face the Wallabies in London. The severity of his shoulder injury subsequently saw his name missing from …

Connor Braid is back. The 26-year-old has not played for Canada since a nasty collision with Italy’s Gonzalo García last September left him with a broken jaw and a bad concussion. After reportedly contemplating retirement, he returned to the pitch with James Bay in the spring but did not make …

Five member of Argentina’s Olympic 7s team will return for Los Pumas ahead of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series. Santiago Gómez Cora has named Santiago Álvarez, Fernando Luna, Franco Sábato, Germán Schulz, and captain Gastón Revol in his group of 14 players to attend a week-long training camp starting October …

Heavyweights Buenos Aires have named Gonzalo Camacho in their squad for the upcoming National Provincial Championship. Las Aguilas (Eagles) are looking to defend their title which they won last season without dropping a game. The former Harlequins, Exeter Chiefs, and Leicester Tigers winger will be the highest profile player for …

Elissa Alarie, Karen Paquin, and captain Kelly Russell are among 16 veterans of the 2014 Women’s World Cup named by head coach François Ratier to travel with Canada on their three-match tour to Ireland and England this November. 2014 World Rugby Player of the Year Magali Harvey is also named …

Stade Français have signed Benjamín Espinal as a Medical Joker. Joining from Belgrano Athletic, the 25-year-old is the second Argentine tighthead prop to sign to play in Europe today. Earlier Felipe Arregui was confirmed as joining Edinburgh. Benjamín Espinal will have his first opportunity as a professional player. He has …

Argentine prop Felipe Arregui has signed for Edinburgh with immediate effect. The uncapped tighthead joins the Scottish side until the end of January. Aged just 22, Arregui has been a wider squad member for Los Pumas in 2016. He played five Super Rugby matches for Los Jaguares and subsequently was …

Cam Dolan starts in the second row for Cardiff Blues Selects against Jersey Reds in St. Peter on Friday afternoon. The US Eagles forward has seen only spotty game time with the senior Blues side this season and will welcome a chance to get a competitive run-out ahead of the …

An emotional week in Europe will come to a head this weekend at Thomond Park, where Munster honor Anthony Foley in battle against Glasgow Warriors. The Americas will take no part beyond observance, with all of its active players situated elsewhere. Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe will start on the flank …

Three players of American interest will be participating in Southern Hemisphere finals this weekend. Chris Baumann, Marcel Brache, and Toni Pulu are set to take part in the knock-out stages of their respective competitions with Eagles selectors sure to be keen observers. Baumann has enjoyed a fine season with the …