The American Raptors have entered into a partnership with Los Cafeteros Pro and the Federación Colombiana de Rugby (FCR). The relationship is for Super Rugby Americas 2023. The upcoming competition sees the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) rebranded. Los Cafeteros Pro competed in SLAR 2021 and 2022. The Colombian …
Read More »World Cup Radar – ARGENTINA – January 11, 2023
There is less than nine months to go until Argentina face England at the World Cup. The fixture is the pivotal match in Pool D. The group also contains Chile, Japan, and Samoa. Los Pumas will play the matches in the order of England, Samoa, Chile and Japan. Argentina has …
Read More »Yacare roster confirmed with RWC Pumas prop for Super Rugby Americas
The Yacare XV roster has been finalized for the upcoming 2023 Super Rugby Americas. The Paraguayan side features players from Paraguay and Argentina. 30 of the 44 players are either from Paraguay or eligible to play for Paraguay. There are a total of 21 Argentines on the roster, 7 of …
Read More »Most Capped Americas player joins American Raptors in Super Rugby Americas
The most capped Americas player of all-time is to join the American Raptors in Super Rugby Americas. Diego Magno is to make the move north from Uruguay to Colorado for the upcoming Super Rugby Americas campaign. Magno made history in 2022. He earned his 100th cap for Los Teros in …
Read More »Dogos Roster revealed without a single Buenos Aires Player
Argentina’s newest professional rugby team has its own unique look. As reported by Lisandro Olearo for El Hincha, the 39-man Dogos roster contains 19 players from Córdoba, 11 from the Litoral, 5 from Mendoza, 2 from Salta, 1 from Santiago del Estero and 1 from Tucumán. In short, the team has …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Chile top 2022 Americas Rugby Top 10 Los Cóndores handed a shock to the USA, to the rugby public and …
Read More »Americas Rugby 2022 *** All-Stars ***
Who were the best players from the Americas in 2022? That is the subject matter of this article. There were many stand-out players from the region in 2022. There were players that impressed in professional competitions, others on the international stage and some impressed in both. This article identifies the …
Read More »Americas Rugby 2022 ** Top 10 **
ARN counts down the Top 10 of Americas Rugby in 2022. The list consists exclusively of results from capped rugby internationals. There are no next-of-XV nor Rugby Sevens performances included. All outcomes in the test match arena in the year 2022 were considered. 10 – USA dominate Kenya and …
Read More »Pampas Extended Roster for Super Rugby Americas
An extended Pampas roster has been named by the UAR. The 39-man roster consists of 21 forwards and 18 backs. Pampas will compete in Super Rugby Americas as the national franchise under the banner of the UAR. Argentina’s second entrant, Los Dogos will compete under the control of the Unión …
Read More »Argentina venues finalized for Super Rugby Americas 2023
The home venues of Argentina’s two teams that will compete in Super Rugby Americas 2023 are now known. The Buenos Aires based-side, Pampas will play home matches at La Catedral in San Isidro while the Córdoba based-side, Dogos will play home matches at Tala Rugby Club in Villa Warcalde. Both …
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