On this day in 2015 Argentina faced Tonga in Leicester. The match was the 7th fixture of Pool C of the Rugby World Cup. Both teams were playing for the third time. With one win and one loss each it was a must-win game for both countries. Injury concerns saw Argentina …
Read More »Japan select training squad for Pumas test
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has named 36 players to prepare for their match against Argentina on November 5. The squad to be trimmed prior to departing on a three week tour to Europe following the game in Tokyo. With several World Cup players unavailable through injury or retirement, Joseph has …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Colombia Los Tucanes are a team going places. Colombia’s desire to win promotion out of the South American B Championship was on show …
Read More »Americas Rankings – October 02 2016
There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – October 02 2016 sees changes to a host of countries. Despite losing by 19 points at home Argentina remains well out in front on 80,93 points. Los Pumas will have a strong opportunity at …
Read More »Video: Imhoff Scores away to Brive
Juan Imhoff continued his fine for this weekend, scoring against Brive. His first half try was the first of the game and would be Racing 92’s only try. The Rosario flier played the match on the right wing. Racing 92’s inability to score further tries cost the team. Ultimately Brive was able …
Read More »Video: Quick Thinking Sees Urdapilleta Score Solo Try
Quick thinking from Benjamin Urdapilleta saw the former Puma scoring a solo try this weekend. Playing away to Clermont the Castres fly half went over for a second half try. Having taken a quick tap, Urdapilleta caught the Clermont defense off guard. In the match Urdapilleta had the opportunity of playing …
Read More »Venezuela Completes Impressive Win over Peru
Venezuela enjoyed a dream start to their South American B Championship campaign, defeating Peru 33-8 this afternoon. A solid first half effort laid the foundation for victory. After a scoreless opening quarter Venezuela opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. A penalty from fly half Roberto Schaefer was cancelled out …
Read More »Colombia Run Riot Against Ecuador
The 2016 South American B Championship is underway. In the opening fixture Colombia ran riot against Ecuador, winning 75-5. Colombia’s impressive win was by 13 tries to 1. It was also a game in which Colombia demonstrated vastly superior discipline. Ecuador’s problems saw four different players yellow carded. Captain Sebastián …
Read More »Old Christians Win Campeonato Uruguayo
Old Christians are the champions of Uruguay. The Montevideo club defeated rivals Old Boys 14-11 in the national club final on Saturday. For Old Christians it was a day for the history books. The Blues won the three titles: first division, intermediate and pre-intermediate. In the first division final Old …
Read More »Three New Faces for Rugby Championship Final Round
Head Coach Daniel Hourcade named a 28-man roster for Argentina’s final match of the Rugby Championship. Los Pumas will make history by playing against Australia in London, England on October 8. Added to the roster are Santiago García Botta, Marcos Kremer, and Manuel Montero. All three trained with Los Pumas …
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