Los Pumas gave rugby administrators in South Africa and New Zealand plenty to think about as an understrength Argentina fought until the death against the World Champions in Buenos Aires on Saturday. South Africa were 17-10 winners in a match that was even at 10-10 at half-time. The fixture was …
Read More »USA Falcons overcome Brazil in São Paulo
The USA Falcons overcame Brazil in São Paulo on Saturday, winning 19-7. Played at the Estádio do Nacional, the uncapped match was a vital component of Brazil’s preparations for the Women’s Rugby XV (WXV), the world league. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday, August 12 at the same …
Read More »At A Glance – Americas Rugby News Roundup
International Women’s competition sees Brazil vs USA Falcons on Saturday in São Paulo. The 2026 Rugby Americas North Men’s U19s XVs Tournament continues in Querétaro, Mexico. Two of the four debutants for Argentina vs South Africa played in Super Rugby Americas 2026. 72 players from across Canada will come together …
Read More »USA Center Dominic Besag Signs for Sharks in South Africa
USA Center Dominic Besag has signed to play for the Sharks in Durban, South Africa. The Californian will play for the Durban-based side in the 2026-2027 United Rugby Championship (URC) season. The move sees one of the most exciting USA players joining a professional rugby giant. Dom Besag is …
Read More »Lessons for World Rugby from the FIFA Soccer World Cup
The following video explores key structural and financial lessons that World Rugby can adopt from FIFA to expand the sport globally, specifically looking toward the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States. While acknowledging FIFA’s historical issues with corruption, the creator emphasizes that soccer’s governing blueprint excels at growing …
Read More »Canada Get the Win over Zimbabwe in Winnipeg
Canada secured victory at home on Saturday. The Maple Leafs were 23-19 winners over Zimbabwe in Winnipeg. Mason Flesch and Calixto Martinez were try scorers for the home side and Peter Nelson kicked 13 points. The scoring took a long time to get underway. Peter Nelson opened the scoring on …
Read More »USA edge out Spain to go three from three in Nations Cup
The USA Eagles edged out Spain in Cary, North Carolina on Saturday. The 29-22 win sees the USA going three from three in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The Eagles added the scalp of Los Leones to their wins over Zimbabwe and Portugal in their prior World Rugby Nations Cup …
Read More »England extend streak over Argentina amid controversy
England were 31-24 winners over Argentina on Saturday. The match had plenty of drama with players from both teams involved in and causing scuffles. The tension was constant including after the final whistle was blown. Referee Angus Gardner did not award a try in the final play of the match. …
Read More »Georgia Power to Victory Against Chile
Georgia powered to victory against Chile on Saturday, winning 49-22 in Santiago. The Lelos ran in seven tries with fly half Luka Matkava converting all of them. Six players scored tries for Georgia with replacement hooker Vakhtang Jintcharadze claiming two of them. Los Cóndores scored three tries. Chile had a …
Read More »Los Pumitas Fall Short of Expectations against Scotland
Los Pumitas fell to Scotland in their 5th place semi final at the World Rugby Junior Championship. It was a match in which Argentina fell short of expectations in being soundly defeated 44-26. The poor showing from Los Pumitas means their remaining match will determine whether they finish 7th or …
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