Argentina winger Santiago Cordero gave Los Pumas the dream start against New Zealand. With just two minutes gone in Hamilton the Regatas winger went over for the opening points of the match. The try was very much a team effort. Argentina targeted New Zealand through the middle. Having made a half …
Read More »Hernández Out of Facing Australia, Petti in Doubt
Argentina are counting the costs of this morning’s match against New Zealand. The round three Rugby Championship match started well for Argentina but New Zealand ultimately showed too much class to win comfortably. With the match poised at the interval the losses of Juan Martín Hernández and Guido Petti contributed …
Read More »Strong Opening Half Forgotten as Pumas Fall to New Zealand
A strong opening half is forgotten as Los Pumas lost 57-22 to New Zealand this morning. The round three Rugby Championship match changed dramatically in the second half. Argentina went from trailing 24-19 at half time to losing the second half by a score of 33-3. With 50 minutes gone …
Read More »Americas Players in RFU Championship – Week 2
The Greene King IPA Championship heads into its second week of the regular season this weekend with four games set for Saturday and two on Sunday. It’s slim pickings for Americas fans this week with only a half-dozen players to take note of. Justin Blanchet has been ruled out of …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12 – Week 2
There are to be a variety of Americas players in the Guinness Pro 12 this coming weekend. Week 2 of the Celtic-Italian League will have a Friday-Saturday split with three matches played on each day. First up in Week 2 will be the Newport Gwent Dragons against Zebre in a contest …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 3
Week 2 of France’s second division will see eight matches played between today and Sunday. This season continues with Americas players to play an important role in the Pro D2. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and USA will all be represented. Kicking-off week 2 will be Oyonnax at home to Colomiers. The …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 2
The second round of the English league will take place this weekend. From Friday through Sunday six matches will be staged. Involved will be a host of Americas players. With the opening round full of surprises Week 2 promises to be equally exciting. A classic local derby between Worcester and Gloucester takes place …
Read More »Americas Players in Mitre 10 Cup / NRC
Tony Lamborn returned to the Hawke’s Bay lineup on Wednesday, putting in a solid performance but coming out on the lost edge in a 25-24 loss to Auckland at McLean Park in Napier. He could be seeing double this week as Hawke’s Bay travel south to Christchurch on Sunday to …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 – Week 4
Week 4 of the 2016-17 Top 14 season will see matches played on Saturday and Sunday in France. The competition features world class athletes from around the globe. Included are players from the Americas. This season’s edition is to continue with the importance of Americas players. Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, …
Read More »Creevy Says Pumas can beat New Zealand
Argentine captain Agustín Creevy says his team can beat New Zealand, reports Nigel Yalden. Talking to the New Zealand Herald Creevy highlighted the difficulty his team is up against but is clear in a win not being insurmountable. For Creevy a win over New Zealand is the one remaining accomplishment. Others have …
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