Argentina have had a blow to their Rugby World Cup preparations. Scrum-half Eliseo Morales is to undergo surgery which will rule him out of the Rugby Championship, RWC warm-up matches and the Rugby World Cup itself. Morales suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred while …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Peñarol outlast Dogos to become Super Rugby Americas Champions Peñarol can add a star to their jerseys. The Uruguayan are the …
Read More »Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocobares pen new deals with Toulouse
Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocoabres will remain at Toulouse. Both Argentine backs have signed new contracts with the French giants. Mallía has signed to remain at Toulouse until 2026 while Chocobares’s new deal is until 2025. Mallía has made 36 appearances for Toulouse. He has scored 13 tries for …
Read More »London Irish Gone, English Rugby in Crisis and Pumas now on the Market
England rugby is in crisis. London Irish is the third Premiership club to go bust this season. London Irish have been suspended. This follows the demise of Wasps and the Worcester Warriors. England Rugby (RFU) removed London Irish from next season on the basis that the club is unable to …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …
Read More »Pumas Top 14 / Pro D2 Futures Confirmed in Perpignan Grenoble Play-Off
Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …
Read More »USA Eagles to play Toulouse in September
The USA Eagles have been booked for a friendly against Top 14 giants Toulouse on Sunday, September 17th. It will be played at America First Field in Salt Lake City, as part of a strategic alignment between the French club and the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby. The agreement …
Read More »World Cup Radar – URUGUAY – June 2023
Uruguay’s World Cup preparations are well-advanced. The season before Rugby World Cup 2023 saw Uruguayans receiving a record amount of professional game time. Esteban Meneses’ roster will combine Super Rugby Americas players with players based in foreign leagues and on the Sevens Word Series circuit. Meneses will have more players …
Read More »Bayonne sign Pumas Rodrigo Bruni and Lucas Paulos from Brive
Bayonne will be home to two more Pumas next season. The Top 14 club has signed two forwards from Brive. Rodrigo Bruni and Lucas Paulos join Bayonne following Brive’s relegation to the Pro D2. Details of both players’ contracts will be made public shortly. Bruni has signed a two-year-deal with …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Free Jacks Clinch Eastern Conference Finals Spot The New England Free Jacks have booked their place in the Eastern Conference Final. …
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