Tag Archives: Top 14

Argentina Roster for 2026 Takes Shape

Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Canada’s Tyler Ardron is in talks about going Biarritz from Castres. Puma Pedro Delgado has signed a new deal with the Harlequins. The mountainous Chilean city of Chillán will construct a first rugby field. Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 13 points for Perpignan who claimed a key win over Pau as the …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Ahead of SRA 2026, Joe Santamaria talks to highly talented Chilean Nicolás Saab. Franco Molina and Leonel Oviedo made their Super Rugby debuts for Western Force. Molina scored a try looking like a winger rather than a second-rower. Fellow Pumas second-rower Efraín Elías scored the match-winning try for Toulouse against …

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Chile Depth – Rugby World Cup 2027 Radar

Chilean preparations for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2027 are well advanced. Having successfully qualified, by beating Samoa emphatically, Chile also managed to end 2025 ranked 17th in the world. This meant mission accomplished as Chile were placed in Band 3, rather than Band 4, for RWC 2027 draw . 2026 …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Roundup

Ramiro Amarilla, who was not eligible for Paraguay in 2025, is the new captain of Yacare. Tero Ignacio Péculo has joined Seattle Seawolves from Chicago Hounds. This comes weeks after fellow Uruguayan tight head Reinaldo Piussi completed a move to Italy. Meanwhile, Scott Lawrence has named two South Africans on …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Roundup

Canada’s Cole Keith has completed a move to the Doncaster Knights in England’s RFU Championship. Peñarol have recruited prop Agustin Iglesias from Tucumán. Tala product Giuliano Avaca is back in Argentina from Benetton; the fly half is training with Los Dogos. In a URC to Top 14 deal, Lyon have …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Uruguayan Reinaldo Piussi now plays in Italy’s Serie A for Civitavecchia Rugby Centumcellae. Tomás Casares has joined the Chicago Hounds with the Miami Sharks now defunct. Former club of Canadians Jeff Hassler and Tyler Ardron, the Ospreys is soon to be defunct. Single-day tickets for the SVNS Vancouver are now …

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