Rodrigo Silva has called it a day. The veteran Uruguayan fullback has decided to not continue on in the Uruguayan High Performance system. Silva has bowed out both from Peñarol in Super Rugby Americas and from Los Teros. Silva was on Uruguay’s roster for Rugby World Cup 2023. He started …
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Mexico’s Rugby Federation (FMRU) has confirmed reports that they are targeting a Major League Rugby franchise in Monterrey. A statement released on Tuesday evening indicates they are also pursuing a Super Rugby Americas Franchise, though a timetable was not presented for either project. Last week it emerged that a group …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the tops and the flops involving the Americas during the course of the past seven days. UP Pumas Scrum-Halves Come to Life in Europe In what was his first appearance since the World Cup, Gonzalo …
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Uruguayan Nicolás Freitas is to undergo surgery. The 30-year-old will be out of action for six months following the operation. This means he will not be involved in no professional rugby in the first half of 2024 including Super Rugby Americas. The operation will put an end to an ongoing …
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The Miami Sharks continue to piece-together their player roster for Major League Rugby (MLR) 2024. In what will be their debut MLR season, the Miami franchise is working hard to bring in reputable talent. This continues with the signing of Santiago Videla, a starter for Los Cóndores at the World …
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The American Raptors have new coaching staff for Super Rugby Americas 2024. The Colorado team will be coached by Marcelo Loffreda. The legendary former Head Coach of Argentina takes over from Sarah Chobot who will have a scrum specialist role in 2024. Loffreda will also be joined by his former …
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The second in command at the UAR, Marcelo Corbalán Costilla has confirmed that Argentina is interested in having more teams competing in Super Rugby Americas. Corbalán Costilla told Tucumán news outlet, La Garceta that the UAR seeks “at least two more” Argentine teams in the South American professional league. Super …
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Guillermo Pujadas is Chicago bound. Days after the Chicago Hounds confirmed the signing of Uruguayan tight head prop Ignacio Péculo, the club has added further Uruguayan beef. Pujadas and Péculo join the Chicago Hounds from Peñarol for Major League Rugby (MLR) 2024. Pujadas will now join fellow Uruguayan hooker Facundo …
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NOLA Gold have signed Domingo Saavedra from Chile. Saavedra joins the major League Rugby (MLR) franchise from his native Chile. It will mark his first experience in professional rugby abroad. Saavedra played for Selknam in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) now Super Rugby Americas from 2000-2023. He played …
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Old Glory DC have added another Argentine player for Major League Rugby (MLR) 2024. Argentine Martin Vaca has signed for the club. He will move to the USA following prior professional experiences in both France and playing in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), now Super Rugby Americas. Vaca …
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