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History will be made on Wednesday as Uruguay host France for the first time in a capped test match. It is Uruguay’s first match of 2024 and France’s second of their three match tour of South America. France opened with a convincing win over Argentina in Mendoza. The fixture is …

For the first time ever Chile play host to Hong Kong. Saturday’s match is Los Cóndores homecoming; it falls nine months after Chile’s debut Rugby World Cup tournament. Chile showed a willingness to play attacking rugby despite taking on regular big name opponents in Argentina, England, Japan and Samoa. The …

Iñaki Ayarza has signed a long-term deal with Vannes. The 24-year-old has signed for Vannes from 2024-2028. This sees the Chilean World Cup fullback moving north from Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente to Vannes and exchanging the Pro D2 to play in the Top 14. Vannes won promotion to the French …

Brazil will play host to Hong Kong and Belgium this month. The matches will take-place on July 20 and July 27 in São Paulo. Head Coach Emiliano Caffera is preparing for Brazil’s target of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027. Os Tupis are looking to be debutants at Australia 2027 …

Domingo Miotti has officially changed teams in France. The Argentine 28-year-old Puma has signed for Montpellier from Oyonnax. Montpellier confirmed the recruitment which is a two-year contract with the option of an additional year.  It comes with capped French fly half Louis Carbonel departing Montpellier for Stade Français. From Tucumán …

Uruguay has announced a 36-man roster for the July International. Los Teros will have an unprecedented three-match home series against three giants of the sport: France, Argentina and Scotland. Uruguay now have a new head coach; Rodolfo Ambrosio replaced Esteban Meneses in April. It saw one Argentine replacing another. Ambrosio …

Two changes have been made to Los Pumas’ roster for the upcoming July Internationals. The needs of the team see two uncapped players added to the roster, covering World Cup players. Pampas inside center Justo Piccardo and flanker Nicolás D’Amorim are now involved and in consideration for international duty against …

Germán Kessler has secured his playing future in France. The Uruguayan hooker has signed a two-year-deal with Rouen Normandie Rugby. The team was relegated from the Pro D2 to the Nationale this season. Kessler has scored 13 tries in the Pro D2. He has played in 83 matches in the …

Argentina’s 34-man roster for the July Internationals features recalled and uncapped players. Los Pumas will take-on France in two home internationals before traveling across the Rio de la Plata to face Uruguay. The July Internationals are the first opportunity for players to represent Argentina since the World Cup. The international …