History was made this past Friday as Colombian Andrés Zafra debuted for Top 14 club, Lyon. Aged just 19 Zafra is Colombia’s first to ever play rugby in Europe. He is now on the verge of playing in the richest league in the world, the Top 14. His debut appearance for the club …

US Eagles prop Titi Lamositele is staying in London a little longer. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract extension with Saracens, keeping him at Allianz Park until at least the end of the 2017-18 season. Lamositele joined the Aviva Premiership club as an academy member in November of 2013, …

It was a weekend to celebrate as PRO Rugby came to a triumphant close, and as such those players take the spotlight in this week’s selection. We did find a couple deserving participants in the URBA Top 14 who have been sandwiched in after their outstanding efforts for Hindú against SIC. …

Following time spent at Montpellier, Newcastle, and Carcassonne, Nahuel Lobo has returned to Estudiantes de Paraná. Still aged just 24 the loosehead prop has turned down offers to remain in Europe to focus on an international recall. In an interview with UNO Entre Rios Lobo said “the last year I …

I hope that everyone is having a splendid summer! Well… that about covers the formalities, so let’s talk about some rugby. Dan’s the Man There was a Dan that I had expected to one day take over the leadership of USA Rugby. Dan Lyle that is. However the recent appointment …

Hurricanes flanker Tony Lamborn is one of seven new additions to the revised Eagles Elite Training Squad (EETS) announced by Head Coach John Mitchell and Director of Performance Alex Magleby on Tuesday. After being identified as US-eligible earlier this year, the New Zealand native made an immediate impact, winning his debut …

Uruguay’s official ‘A’ side, the Uruguay XV will play host to Argentine city selection Rosario on Saturday. In seeking to develop an increasing base of players for higher honors, the Uruguay XV is to play regularly. The international fixture is to take place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. Kick-off …

Venezuela’s national club championship, the Campeonato Nacional de Clubes de Rugby XV has reached its conclusion. Competing in the decisive final were Mérida RC and Alcatraz RC with the latter securing the title. Despite playing away to Mérida RC it was very much Alcatraz RC’s day. The visitors completed a …

Bongi Mbonambi has been added to the Springboks roster for the Rugby Championship. As such he joins captain Adriaan Strauss to become the second hooker in camp. A third is to be added after the Super Rugby final with Malcolm Max of the Lions the likely player. Mbonambi has one …

Earlier today in Buenos Aires Los Pumas began their preparation for the Rugby Championship. Kicking-off in three weeks time the Four Nations competition will see the four Semi Finalists from Rugby World Cup 2015 facing-off home and away over six rounds. The Argentine roster contains 33 players, with scrum half …

Rosario Head Coach Fernando Bilbao has confirmed his roster for Saturday’s international against the Uruguay XV in Montevideo. The Argentine side will travel to the Uruguayan capital to play the country’s ‘A’ team. Included in the roster is Super Rugby player Felipe Arregui. The international will be played at Uruguay’s national …

The new Vice Chairman of World Rugby, Agustín Pichot has been revealed as the most influential person in rugby. The world’s best selling rugby magazine, Rugby World has named the Argentine as being the top of the mountain in their September issue which goes on sale tomorrow. The magazine contends that …

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 Denver Stampede, PRO Rugby It is official, the inaugural PRO Rugby champions come from the Rocky Mountains. The Denver Stampede were crowned …

New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hansen has named his roster for the Rugby Championship. Together with Ian Foster and Grant Fox, Hansen unveiled a squad including Olympian Sonny Bill Williams but missing revelation Damian McKenzie. Included in the roster are New Zealand based Super Rugby players. The Crusaders lead the …

It was heartbreak in Obetz as the home town Ohio Aviators scored a last minute try to win a classic match at Memorial Field 32-25, but with the gap only seven points and the visitors already on four tries the result means the Denver Stampede are the PRO Rugby champions …

The governing body for rugby in North America and the Caribbean, Rugby Americas North has confirmed that Mexico will host Guyana on October 01. Set to be played in Mexico City the fixture will be the Rugby Americas North Qualifiers Final. The winner will go on to face the South …

A new agreement has been signed by the Dominican Republic, France, Haiti and Martinique to strengthen rugby in the Caribbean nations. The agreement seeks to work together to develop a cooperative program which will contribute to strengthening the both the sport and communications between the above mentioned countries. Signing the agreement …

Springboks Head Coach Allister Coetzee has selected a squad of players for a training camp in Stellenbosch. Set to take place this coming week the roster contains players from Super Rugby franchises the Bulls, Cheetahs, Sharks and Stormers. No considered are Lions players due to the Johannesburg franchise having qualified …

Memorial Park in Obetz will have the honor of hosting the final PRO Rugby match of season one, and as it happens the match to decide the inaugural champions. Denver have the slight advantage as they sit four points above Ohio in first place. As such two bonus points even …

San Francisco just edged past hosts Sacramento in a wild contest at Bonney Field on Saturday evening. The win secures 4th place for the Rush, and the bottom rung on the ladder for the Express in the first ever PRO Rugby season. Volney Rouse led the way with a penalty …