- The USA Women’s Eagles got their WXV campaign underway with a thrilling win over Ireland.
- Canada double was noteworthy. The Men defeated the USA in Japan while the Women halted the England Women’s winning streak in England.
- Poli-USP secured the Paulista title hours after Brazil’s narrow loss to the Netherlands.
- New dates and venues have been confirmed for the 2026 RAN Sevens in Trinidad & Tobago.
- Canadian born, and eligible, Luke McGrath scored for Perpignan vs Montpellier this past weekend.
- Juan Cruz Mallía is back playing after a 300 day absence. He had an assist try in Toulouse’s win over Vannes in Rennes. Santiago Chocobares was a try scorer while Elías Efraín played opposite former Puma Francisco Gorrissen.
- Pumas utility Gerónimo Prisciantelli guided Racing 92 to an upset road win over La Rochelle.
- Tomás Albornoz missed a drop goal with time-up which meant Toulon lost against Castres.
- Mateo Carreras scored for Bayonne in their big win over Clermont. Former Pumas hooker Facundo Bosch also scored.
- Hours after Canada upset the USA, Japan defeated Fiji to secure the Pacific Nations Cup title.
- The Pacific Nations Cup Final and Bronze Final brought about changes to the Men’s World Rankings.
- The USA Women’s win over Ireland also resulted in changes. The USA rise from 8th to 6th in the world.
- Lucas Rubilar is now playing in Italy after three and a half years playing for Old John’s in Chile.
- The test teams of former Pumas Gonzalo Quesada and Pablo Bouza will face each other as Italy and Spain will compete in a Rugby World Cup 2027 warm-up match. It will be the first Italy vs Spain match since 2002.
- Negotiations continue for additional RWC 2027 warm-up fixtures. Among them are Chile’s matches against Canada and the USA.
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