Argentina

Loose Pass: Big calls ahead for the southern hemisphere

This week we will be concerning ourselves with Super Rugby’s permutations, and why you should not write off Warren Gatland…

Quality trio make it five new signings for Leicester

Leicester Tigers have continued their squad rebuild by confirming the signatures of Matias Moroni, Kobus van Wyk and Kini Murimurivalu.

Saracens bring in Argentina international centre

Saracens have announced the signing of Argentina international inside centre Juan Pablo Socino, who joins the club on a one-year contract.

Newcastle bring in Argentina centre Matías Orlando

Newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of experienced Argentina centre Matías Orlando on an 18-month deal.

SANZAAR favours New Zealand as Rugby Championship host

2020's Rugby Championship will likely be held entirely in New Zealand as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world.

Gloucester sign Argentina second-row

Premiership side Gloucester have confirmed that Argentina lock Matías Alemanno has signed for the Cherry & Whites on a long-term contract.

Jeronimo de la Fuente the next to part ways with Jaguares

Jaguares centre Jerónimo de la Fuente has become the latest player to confirm he is leaving the side, with a move to Perpignan his next club.

World Rugby gets behind global calendar shift

World Rugby has welcomed the talks between the game's major stakeholders for further dialogue regarding a global Test calendar.

World Rugby approves 10 new law trials

World Rugby's executive committee has approved 10 optional law trials to help member unions to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.

World Rugby rejects ‘Coronavirus Cup’ suggestion

World Rugby has dismissed the idea of an international tournament to be held in England in 2021 to ease the financial impact of Covid-19.

SANZAAR and Six Nations hold talks over global calendar

SANZAAR and the Six Nations have revealed that they are working together to create an aligned global Test calendar moving forward.

July Tests postponed due to Covid-19

World Rugby announced on Friday that all Test fixtures scheduled to be played in July has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Agustin Pichot leaves World Rugby after election defeat

After his loss in the World Rugby chairman election, Agustin Pichot has quit the World Rugby Council and his president of Americas Rugby job.

Sir Bill Beaumont reveals plans for global tournament

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has announced plans for a global tournament which could lead to two consecutive months of Test action.

Planet Rugby’s Greatest Professional XV: Hooker

As professional rugby reaches its 25th anniversary and with time to reflect on those years, it's time to look at the game's greatest players.

Agustin Pichot confident of ousting Sir Bill Beaumont

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot is confident of causing an upset by ousting Sir Bill Beaumont as the organisation's chairman.

Sir Bill Beaumont warns Tests could be scrapped in 2020

World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont feels it's a "distinct possibility" the Test rugby calendar could be scrapped this year due to the Covid-19.

World Rugby election nominations confirmed

World Rugby have confirmed the nominations for the chairman and vice-chairman positions, which will be decided at their annual meeting.

‘No bailouts for SANZAAR nations’ – Agustin Pichot

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot said his organisation won't bail out SANZAAR nations that are battling financially due to Covid-19.

Loose Pass: World Rugby showdown and a bad Lions idea

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with World Rugby’s future direction and the British & Irish Lions result that never was...

Sir Bill Beaumont vows World Rugby governance review

Sir Bill Beaumont has vowed to have an independent review of World Rugby's governance after being opposed in his bid to remain chairman.

SANZAAR boss suggests radical idea to save season

SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos has suggested that Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship could be run simultaneously to save the season.

Sir Clive Woodward gives his support to Agustin Pichot

Sir Clive Woodward is backing Agustin Pichot's challenge against World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont ahead of next month's election.

Agustin Pichot to run for World Rugby’s top job

Former Argentina captain and scrum-half Agustin Pichot will challenge Sir Bill Beaumont as World Rugby chairman in the upcoming elections.

Loose Pass: Outlandish ideas and trouble in Australia

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with an outlandish idea from Bernard Laporte and the winds of change in Australia...

Canada include Fiji scalp on unbeaten Day One

Canada raised the roof of BC Place in Vancouver as a record breaking 39,533 crowd cheered the home team to three victories on Day One.

Loose Pass: Rugby needs its shop window

This week we will, once again, be asking some quite weighty questions about whether our beloved game is really going in the right direction...

‘2019 World Cup saw drop in concussions’ – World Rugby

World Rugby have revealed that the 2019 World Cup had a reduction in concussion incidents compared to the 2018 elite competition average.

Big guns advance to LA Sevens quarter-finals

Australia, Fiji and New Zealand all topped their pools with perfect records on an exhilarating day of action at the Los Angeles Sevens.

USA hunting third straight home title at LA Sevens

The World Rugby Sevens Series returns to Los Angeles this weekend as Dignity Health Sports Park prepares to host two days of thrilling action.