Tag Archives: Super Rugby

Most Capped Americas XV

What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …

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Guido Petti Leaves Jaguares for Bordeaux

It is now official: Guido Petti is no longer a Jaguar and will continue his career in France for Bordeaux. The 25-year-old was unveiled today by the French Top 14 club as one of six new recruits ahead of the 2020-2021 season. Petti’s contract is a two-year-deal with the option …

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Americas all-time Top 10 most capped players

The all-time Top 10 most capped Americas players come from three countries: Argentina, Canada and Uruguay. Unsurprisingly, Argentina contributes the most with eight of the ten places going to Pumas. Yet, the top spot is not occupied by an Argentine player. Instead, the all-time most capped Americas player is Uruguay’s …

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Guido Petti set to join Bordeaux

Guido Petti is leaving Los Jaguares to join Bordeaux Bègles for the 2020-21 Top 14 season. Multiple sources indicate that the 25-year-old second row will soon be confirmed to have signed a two-year contract, his first as a professional outside Argentina. The consensus choice as the best of Los Pumas …

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ESPN and TSN to broadcast Super Rugby Aotearoa

North American rugby fans will have a chance to watch Super Rugby Aotearoa beginning this weekend. Confusion over the rights regarding the impromptu competition featuring only the five New Zealand teams has now been resolved. ESPN will broadcast in the USA and South America, with TSN showing the games in …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of COVID-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week.   UP Dallas Jackals Texas will have three …

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LA eyeing Wallaby talent for 2021 MLR season

The LA Giltinis are eyeing a number of Australian players to bolster their squad for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign in 2021. Having already secured Darren Coleman and Stephen Hoiles as coaches, Georgina Robinson of the Sydney Morning Herald reports that Wallaby caps Tom Robertson, Joe Powell, and Jack …

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Castres confirm two-year deal with Ardron

Castres Olympique have publicly confirmed the signing of Tyler Ardron from the Chiefs. Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2019 captain will depart New Zealand at the completion of Super Rugby Aotearoa to join the French Top 14 club on a two-year contract. Ardron is now in his third season at the …

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