Alex Russell

Four months on from the first-ever test match between Italy and Chile, the Italy XV played host to Chile in L’Aquila. The match proved to be a competitive battle with both teams able to attack and defend well. Both teams took plenty away from what was a 33-26 Italian victory. …

Canada has lost Logan Weidner to Romania. The second-rower / flanker has been named to start for Romania against Georgia in Sunday’s the Rugby Europe Championship match in Tbilisi. Weidner was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A product of Carson Graham Secondary School, he was identified as …

Week three of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 features two Friday fixtures and the other two on Saturday. The Friday night double sees Los Pampas facing Los Capibaras in the first-ever meeting between the teams in SRA. The other Friday match is also an Argentine derby as Los Tarucas play …

Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …

International rugby takes on a new shape on Friday as the Italy XV play host to Chile. The uncapped fixture sees the Italian next-of-XV playing against the Chilean test team. It is the first such meeting and comes several months after the historic first-ever Italy vs Chile test match. Friday’s …

Chile’s Diego Escobar has been in outstanding form for Racing 92 in France. This has not gone unnoticed as the Cóndor has been named as the best hooker in the Top 14 for the month of February, 2026. Escobar has played in 13 matches thus far in the 2025-2026 season …

Benetton have announced the signing of Patagonian prop, Gonzalo Hughes. The Italian club has signed the 27-year-old on a two year deal from July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2028. It marks a return to Italy for the Argentine prop but a first time playing for an elite team. Hughes …

Los Pampas and Los Dogos played out a classic in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening. The match went down to the wire with Los Dogos going 2-0 thus far in Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026. Los Cordobeses were 36-34 winning in a thriller. There was action throughout the contest. It …

Los Capibaras were a class above Os Cobras in round two of Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2026 on Saturday. The rookie team ran riot with six first-half tries. The bonus point was sealed well before the half-time siren and when it did sound, Los Capibaras held a 40-7 lead. Os …

Selknam pulled off a stunning home victory over Yacare on Saturday. Played in perfect conditions in Santiago del Chile, Selknam claimed a last-gasp 34-32 win. Victory looked unlikely in the final minutes; yet, the Chileans pulled it off with a late converted try and a difficult penalty landed by Juan …