With an eye on the national provincial glory Tucumán has selected a 32-man roster for the Campeonato Argentino. The coaching staff, led by former Racing 92 and Pumas back-rower Álvaro Galindo, will meet with the selected players on Wednesday August 03 to begin preparations. The roster includes a number of …

It’s the final week of PRO Rugby’s inaugural season and an entertaining match between Sacramento and San Francisco at Bonney Field will serve as an appetizer for the Sunday’s finale in Ohio. With only three points separating the two sides, the winner will escape the foot of the table – …

Canadian scrum half Phil Mack has announced his retirement. The 30-year-old Victoria, BC native confirmed his decision on social media this afternoon. It follows the recent retirement of fellow Canadian test scrum half Sean White. Mack hangs up his boots with 31 test caps to his name. He debuted for …

Canadian men’s Head Coach Mark Anscombe has confirmed a 26-man roster to tour the UK next month. Presently a two-match tour, confirmed matches thus far are against Doncaster Knights and Ulster Ravens. Anscombe told Rugby Canada “We’re looking to develop our player depth on this tour. We want to see …

Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has named a 36-man roster ahead of the Rugby Championship roster on August 20. Coming off a telling 3-0 series defeat against England the Australians are stepping-up their preparations by calling-in reinforcements from France. This sees Matt Giteau returning from Toulon to replace Christian Leali’ifano of …

In a repeat of 2015, clubs Mérida RC and Alcatráz RC will meet in the Venezuelan Grand Final. Taking place this coming Sunday, Mérida will host the final. Alcatráz earned their place in the Grand Final by defeating the Nómadas 56-7. Mérida RC had a much tougher match and saw off the Zulianos …

For the third consecutive year Mexico is to compete in the Sudamérica Rugby under 18’s. Despite being a member union of Rugby Americas North the strong relationship with fellow Spanish-speaking unions from Sudamérica Rugby will see Las Serpientes again afforded the opportunity of competing in South American under 18 competition. Following on …

More Rugby Championship Matches will be played in Europe, the SANZAAR Chief Executive Andy Marinos has confirmed. Argentina’s decision to relocate their home victory against Australia to London has been warmly accepted by SANZAAR. Set to take place on October 8 the historic match is to open the way for future …

Star Canadian rugby 7’s player Conor Trainor is on his way to France. The newly promoted Pro d2 side, Vannes have signed the Vancouver flier on a one-year contract. Having debuted for Canada’s men’s rugby 7’s team in 2010 he is now a veteran. During his time on the international …

Rugby Americas North (RAN, formerly NACRA) has announced the winners of three annual awards – Spirit, Achievement, and Development – recognizing excellence and embodiment of the sport’s core values. One team and two individuals have been named as recipients. The 2015 Spirit of the Game Award has gone to Simone …

World Rugby Vicepresident, Agustín Pichot has reaffirmed that Argentina is capable of organizing Rugby World Cup 2027. He is to meet again with the president of the Republic of Argentina, Mauricio Macri in October to push forward the candidacy. He declared: “Argentina has a doubt which is to host a …

The URU recently signed an agreement with the Municipal E, where the Estadio Charrúa is situated. The agreement will see the sport developed nationwide. With a population of almost 160,000 the Municipal is situated in a privileged metropolitan location. The surroundings are predominantly residential. It is also home to some …

New Zealand provincial side North Otago are packing their bags in preparation for a three-match tour to Canada. The team will depart Oamaru on July 30 and spend two weeks in country, pitching up against Canada u19 on August 3 in Victoria followed by two Canadian Rugby Championship sides – …

With only one Americas player in action outside of the continents it’s an all-domestic team this week. The Canadian Rugby Championship gave some players two bites at the cherry, though it also meant they had to show some consistency. The newly-minted MacTier Cup champion Ontario Blues make up one third …

As a result of Zimbabwe’s loss against Uganda on Saturday, Brazil has risen one spot in the World Rankings. Now occupying 35th position Brazil sees itself sitting one additional place above Paraguay who remain unchanged in 39th position. Uganda’s tremendous victory in the African Cup sees the Cranes rising from …

The governing body of Portugal rugby, the Federação Portuguesa de Rugby (FPR) has included on its calendar a home international against Brazil on December 3. The match has been listed as to be confirmed but with Brazil already going to Europe to face Germany it is just a matter of time …

London-based Aviva Premiership club Harlequins are headed for San Francisco. As part of an agreement signed with USA Rugby prior to their friendly played in Philadelphia last August, Harlequins will spend a week training at the San Francisco Golden Gate (SFGG) club from July 30 to August 7 as part …

Before touching down in Rio de Janeiro Fiji will train in Santiago, Chile. The Fiji Times have confirmed the camp in which the Flying Fijians will polish their new set piece moves and defensive arrangements. The Fijian men’s 7’s team enter the Olympic Games as serious contenders for the Gold Medal. …

Los Jaguares’ inaugural Super Rugby campaign involved fifteen matches. Of these the return was four victories, an insignificant total for the season to be deemed successful. Numerous questions from a variety of people as to ”what went wrong” have been asked. On social media alone I have been contacted by Argentine …

The Canadian Rugby Championship is all over, and today the national brain trust will grab a coffee with maple syrup and sit down to decide which 28 players will travel to the UK in three weeks’ time. Rugby Canada has yet to formally announce the tour, of course, but in case …