Namibia kick-off their South American in Montevideo tour on Saturday. The Welwitschias take on the Argentina XV at the neutral venue of the Estadio Charrúa. The non-capped fixture will be a tough assignment for Africa’s second best test team. The Argentina XV features played who play their rugby all over …
Read More »Europe Notes – Americas Players Transfers
Player transfers continue during the European off-season. While all eyes are on Rugby World Cup preparations teams continue to assemble their rosters for the 2023-2023 season. There have been recent signings from the Americas and transfers of Americas players within Europe. Argentine prop Mariano Filomeno has signed for Mont de …
Read More »Chile at Full-Strength to take on Uruguay in World Cup Warm-Up
Chile have gone for a full-strength roster to take on Uruguay. Los Cóndores travel across the Andes to face Los Teros in Montevideo on Saturday, July 29. The fixture is the first of four Rugby World Cup warm-up matches for the Chileans. The three subsequent matches will all be home …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Seattle Seal Conference Final spot The Seattle Seawolves have earned their spot in the Western Conference Final with a convincing 37-26 …
Read More »Uruguay Roster Confirmed for World Cup Preparations
Los Teros have confirmed a 46-man roster for 2023. The training squad contains all of the players under consideration to represent Uruguay at Rugby World Cup 2023. The roster has veterans of past Rugby World Cups as well as many looking to earn the right to play for their country …
Read More »France Notes – Americas Player Transfers
The completion of the French professional season does not mean an end for all. While the on-field activities are over the process of preparing for the 2023-2024 season sees clubs busy with player transfers. Tomás Lezana arrived at Montauban from Scarlets as a medical joker. His late season transfer turned …
Read More »Gonzalo Quesada new Italy Coach after Rugby World Cup 2023
Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
Read More »Argentina Scrum-half Eliseo Morales out of the World Cup
Argentina have had a blow to their Rugby World Cup preparations. Scrum-half Eliseo Morales is to undergo surgery which will rule him out of the Rugby Championship, RWC warm-up matches and the Rugby World Cup itself. Morales suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred while …
Read More »Chile Roster Named for Rugby World Cup Preparations
Chile is in Rugby World Cup mode. Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has confirmed a list of 46 players to begin preparations for France 2023. The final roster will see 33 men named on Chile’s World Cup roster. Of note is that every player is home-grown. As expected, Lemoine’s roster is …
Read More »London Irish Gone, English Rugby in Crisis and Pumas now on the Market
England rugby is in crisis. London Irish is the third Premiership club to go bust this season. London Irish have been suspended. This follows the demise of Wasps and the Worcester Warriors. England Rugby (RFU) removed London Irish from next season on the basis that the club is unable to …
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