Top 14 club Bayonne have suffered a major blow. The Basque club have lost Argentine Martín Bustos Moyano for three months. The goal-kicking fullback is out for three months. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday. The loss of Bustos Moyano has given Bayonne a severe headache. The club is also …

Uruguay is close to obtaining home tests vs England and Georgia, writes Ignacio Chans. The URU is involved in conversations with both unions who are to play test matches in Argentina in June 2017. Uruguay seeks to play one match against both of the European countries, doing so before their …

Canada and Argentina have drawn Olympic champions Fiji in the opening round of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series, to be held in Dubai starting on December 2. Bronze medallists South Africa are paired with the USA in Pool B. The highly anticipated new season looks to build on its increased …

A disappointing performance from Los Pumas against Australia meant only limited representation this week. Thankfully a number of players in Europe stepped up to the mark with one in New Zealand making a notable impression. Technical difficulties have slowed us this week but we’re nearly back to full power! 1 …

A host of players from the Americas are to play in France’s second division this weekend. The fifth round of the league will be played from today, Thursday, through until Sunday. Week 5 of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Mont de Marsan playing host to …

Following the popularity of Americas Rugby News’ Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look into the foreign-born players in each Rugby Championship roster. Included will be where they were born and how …

Head Coach Daniel Hourcade named a 30-man roster for Argentina’s home match against New Zealand. Los Pumas will play host to New Zealand in Buenos Aires on October 01. Missing from the 30-man roster is Juan Martín Hernández. The inside center was confirmed as being ruled out of the remainder …

Langi Haupeakui is headed to Scotland. The Sacramento Express bulldozer has signed for Guinness Pro 12 side Glasgow Warriors, pending visa approval. Haupeakui will join the team immediately, effectively a replacement for Scotland international no8 Adam Ashe, a long-term injury casualty with a foot injury. There will be mixed emotions …

Juan Martín Hernández will play no further part in the Rugby Championship. The Pumas first choice inside center requires an operation to the meniscus of his knee. As such he will miss the round five and six matches against New Zealand and Australia. The loss of Hernández is the latest …

In just over two weeks time Colombia will take on Ecuador to open the South American B Championship. Being played in Lima, Peru Los Tucanes will be up against not only Ecuador but also Peru and Venezuela. The second Tier competition of South American rugby will have a significant prize …

World Rugby has released the match schedule for next year’s Junior World Championship. The global under 20 event will be played in the Georgian cities of Tbilisi and Kutaisi in May and June. Los Pumitas will open their account against none other than the host nation of Georgia. The May …

The departure of Argentine players to Europe continues. The latest to leave is 25-year-old Facundo Panceyra Garrido who will play for Charente in the Pro D2. Charente are sitting pretty in fourth spot of the Pro D2 after four rounds. The club is playing in France’s second division for the …

A year ago to this day Uruguay played their first Rugby World Cup match in twelve years. Los Teros made their England 2015 debut appearance against Wales a Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. The match was the accomplishment of hard work in which an uphill battle was conquered. For Uruguay getting to …

The schedule for the second season of Los Jaguares in Super Rugby is set. Three major road trips and two homestands make up the 15-game fixture list. Included is a run of five consecutive matches at home from April 29 through to the June test series and again on the …

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 Chile Having been on the under side of Up and Under in the past this week Chile’s governing body deserve a huge …

Former Puma Juan Pablo Socino had a fine match this past weekend. The Argentine center scored for the Newcastle Falcons who hosted heavyweights Leicester on Sunday. After just five minutes Socino combined with Sonatane Takuluato dive over under the posts. The strong start was followed by additional points to give Newcastle a …

Jeff Hassler scored his second try in as many matches for the Ospreys. The Canadian winger scored one of nine tries for the Welsh region who had no problem in completing a big win over Benetton Treviso. Hassler’s try was the Ospreys’ third. It came in the 35th minute as …

Argentine prop Gastón Córtes scored his first try in the Aviva Premiership yesterday. The four-time capped Puma scored Bristol’s third and final try of their away match against the Wasps in Coventry. While it was a moment of personal satisfaction for the Córdoba prop the match itself is one that …

The world’s number one team, New Zealand will be without three leading players for their next match. The All Blacks will play away to Argentina in Buenos Aires in just under two weeks time on October 01. Flankers Same Cane and Jerome Kaino are both out injured as is fly …

Argentine winger Juan Imhoff scored three tries today for Racing 92. In a rematch of the 2016 Top 14 Final the Parisians ran-out 41-30 winners in the fail match of Week 5. Racing 92 won the match by scoring six tries, half of them were scored by the Rosario flier. …