Uruguay have officially qualified for the World Rugby u20 Trophy. They did so by winning the South America u20’s in Paraguay this past week. Uruguay’s undefeated campaign included wins over Colombia, Paraguay and Chile. Unlike previous editions of South American u20’s the 2018 competition featured six countries. The evolving face …
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New Zealand men make it Double Commonwealth Gold
It was double gold for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games as the men’s team proved a class apart in the Men’s Rugby Sevens event. A 14-0 win over rivals Fiji in the Gold Final sealed the tournament win. It’s the fifth time New Zealand have won gold since the …
Read More »Urdapilleta Shines as Castres Down La Rochelle On the Road
A fine performance from Benjamín Urdapilleta aided Castres down La Rochelle on the road today in France. The Argentine play-maker scored 16 points for the visitors who completed a 26-18 victory over this season’s European Champions Cup Quarter Finalists. Urdapilleta scored all of his points via the boot. They came …
Read More »Imhoff Scores Against Toulouse
Juan Imhoff was among the scorers today, crossing for Racing 92 in their away match against Toulouse. The Parisian club came off second best, falling to a 42-27 defeat in what is undisputedly France’s Heartland rugby city. Imhoff was one of two Pumas involved for Racing 92. Both he and RWC …
Read More »Facundo Isa Scores Against Top 14 Leaders
Facundo Isa scored against Top 14 leaders Montpellier on Saturday. The Argentine back-rower’s try helped Toulon to a 32-17 home victory. In addition to scoring, Isa also had a hand in assisting a try for Chris Ashton. Isa’s own try came from close range. It was a simple pick-and-go score …
Read More »New Zealand women claim Commonwealth Gold
A thrilling Gold Medal final at the Commonwealth Games saw New Zealand defeat Olympic champions Australia 17-12 in extra time on Sunday. The match brought a close to the first ever Women’s Rugby Sevens event at the Games. New Zealand took a 12-0 lead into halftime with tries from Portia …
Read More »Buenos Aires Clubs Charge Into Nacional de Clubes Quarter Finals
Buenos Aires clubs are to feature heavily in the Nacional de Clubes Quarter Finals. Seven of the eight places have been taken by URBA clubs. All four Quarter Finals are to take place on Saturday May 05. The one club not from Buenos Aires is Duendes. The club has produced …
Read More »Scully Scores as Cardiff Blues Qualify for Champions Cup
Blaine Scully scored a try in a win which saw the Cardiff Blues qualify for the Champions Cup. The USA Eagles captain crossed for a second half try in the Blues’ 45-12 away victory over the Southern Kings on Saturday. So impressive were the Cardiff Blues early on that they …
Read More »Assi Leaves Biarritz to Rejoin Provence
Argentine Tight Head prop Leandro Mario Assi has signed to rejoin Aix-en-Provence Rugby next season. As such he leaves Biarritz to return to his former French club. The 28-year-old is one of nine signings unveiled by the club. Assi departed Provence Rugby to play two seasons for Biarritz. Prior to …
Read More »Americas Rankings – April 15 2018
The Americas Rankings return with the April 15 2018 edition. The rankings have been updated following the opening match of the 2018 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s 15’s competition. The tournament runs from April through July. Involved are nine competitors, eight of which are RAN members with the USA South Panthers …
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