Following the history making Bronze Medal winning performance at the Pan American Games in Toronto  the country’s rugby community is buzzing with excitement. Those close to the players themselves gathered to welcome them home from their return flight from Toronto while social media was red-hot with excitement. Those unfamiliar with …

Argentine rugby uniform supplier Nike has today revealed new-look home and away uniforms for the Rugby World Cup.  The North American company released the altered uniforms online this afternoon. The uniforms are to be debuted this Friday in the Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Christchurch and are readily available …

The New Zealand All Blacks have named their roster for the opening match of the Investec Rugby Championship that takes place Friday night at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson named an experienced side, but made room for wing Waisake Naholo who is making his test …

USA Rugby South Blue and Mexico survived their semifinal opponents and the weather to advance to the NACRA U19 Championship game to be played this weekend. Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago will meet in the 3rd/4th place playoff. Mexico 15 Trinidad & Tobago 13 – Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago were …

Aside from the loss to injury of Manuel Montero and Juan Figallo Argentina’s preparation for the Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand this Friday has been running smoothly. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made adjustments to not allow their non-availability to dictate selections. Such was the training earlier today in Christchurch …

It’s hard to overestimate how significant Sunday was in sunny Toronto. On the field and off, it was as good a day as this country has seen in the sport. Two gold medals, a stadium full of people, and an immense amount of exposure that will do no end of …

Argentina’s path to third place in Rugby World Cup 2007 involved wins over France, Georgia, Namibia, Ireland and Scotland. A semi Final loss against South America eliminated the devastated Pumas  but all was not lost as the Agustín Pichot captained side looked to finish on a high against France in …

It’s an exciting time to be involved in rugby in the United States. Youth numbers have exploded across the country, college rugby continues to distance itself from it’s sordid past, and attendance at major events is at an all-time high. A part of the evolution of the game in the USA …

Argentine back-rower Pablo Matera was recently featured by World Rugby. The 21 year old offered his thoughts into Argentina’s chances at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in addition to his personal experiences leading to his rise and inclusion at a very young age in the senior team. In his first …

The North American Caribbean Rugby Association U19 Championships kicked off this past weekend with four games on the slate. The tournament, played in Orlando, Florida, brings together eight teams from throughout the NACRA region for a week of games. On Saturday there were two matches played. Followed by two more …

Just days out from the fourth edition of the Rugby Championship the extent of Daniel Hourcade’s impact on Los Pumas is profoundly clear. In this week’s edition of Forward Thinking I will look into the impact of Hourcadism on Argentina’s fortunes over the past year. Daniel Hourcade, the former Portuguese assistant coach …

Samoa will field a severely understrength side for the Pacific Nations Cup after their 30 man roster was released absent a number of first choice players. Nine of the starters from the match against the All Blacks will sit out, including the entire back row and halfback pair Kahn Fotuali’i …

Fiji head coach John McKee has made one last cut heading into the Pacific Nations Cup, releasing five players from the training squad to take it down to 31. In doing so he has shown his hand heading ahead of September’s World Cup, with only one or two changes likely to …

The lack of drama on Day 1 of the Pan Am Games was more than made up for as Day 2 rolled out more than a few thrillers that entertained a very good sized crowd in Toronto. In the end, it was the home sides that took home Gold as …

The Les Bleus Rugby Sevens team will play at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after being crowned winners of the European Qualification series. France becomes the second qualifier from Europe in joining Great Britain (England) who finished in the Top Four of the 2014-2015 Sevens World Series. …

Day 1 from the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto is in the books. Here’s a recap of all of the matches and how the teams stand as they head into Day 2 and the Medal Rounds. Men’s Division After Day 1 of the Men’s competition the quarterfinals are set. …

Canada released their Pacific Nations Cup training roster late this week without much fanfare. That in itself is no real surprise, it’s been their modus operandi for years, certainly throughout Kieran Crowley’s tenure. It did seem a little odd, however, that it was delayed for so long following the CRC, …

Uncapped Argentine back-rower Santiago Socino is one of five players currently on trial with Aviva Premiership side the Newcastle Falcons. The uncapped Argentine is the younger brother of fly half Juan Pablo Socino who is with the Pumas in New Zealand preparing for a possible international debut against the All Blacks …

Highly promising Chilean back-rower Sebastian Kalm has been named in the USA Junior Collegiate Stars and Stripes Camp. A total of sixty-seven athletes are to take part in the camp in Vallejo, California from July 14-19 and will include the Stars and Stripes match on Saturday July 18. The camp …

Rugby Canada has inked a multi-year partnership with Irish beer brand Guinness. Announced earlier this week, the initial agreement is a three-year deal that will restore a connection last seen nearly a decade ago, when Guinness released a limited edition series of Rugby Canada-branded beer labels and various other beer-related …