A busy week of European action to go with the British & Irish Cup and a full slate of Pro D2 means there were plenty of players to pine over, but perhaps less competition than there should have been. Look for a couple new names below. 1 – Marcos Ayerza …
Read More »Wyles Retires from International Play
In a surprise move, USA Eagles Captain Chris Wyles has retired from International play effective immediately. The 32 year old has been capped 54 times for the Eagles since making his debut in 2007. The most capped fullback in USA history, Wyles was capable of playing every position in the …
Read More »Eagles Named for 2nd Leg of HSBC World Series
USA 7s Head Coach Mike Friday has named his 13-man travelling squad for the second leg of the HSBC World Series. The Eagles head to Wellington, New Zealand for their next stop and then follow with Sydney, Australia. The USA enters the New Year tied for third place in the …
Read More »Los Pumas will not play in Mendoza in 2016 Rugby Championship
Los Pumas will not play in Mendoza in the 2016 Rugby Championship as the proposed fixture for the city, Argentina vs Australia is set to be hosted elsewhere. As such for the first year in Rugby Championship history Argentina’s fourth largest city is to miss out on hosting a fixture. …
Read More »Four More Players Join Jaguares
A new week of training for the Super Rugby season got underway today in Argentina. Joining the 31-man Jaguares roster were four more players, bringing the total number in training this week to 35. The four new additions are prime contenders to play for Argentina in the Americas Rugby Championship. …
Read More »Quesada, Parisse win prestigious awards at Nuit du Rugby 2015
Argentina’s contribution to elite level rugby in France was on full show at the Nuit du Rugby in Paris this evening. Both Gonzalo Quesada and Sergio Parisse won prestigious awards at what was the 12th edition of the Nuit du Rugby. The Nuit du rugby is an organized ceremony which, …
Read More »Comodoro Rivadavia tipped to host Argentina vs Italy
The Southern Argentine city of Comodoro Rivadavia is tipped to host Argentina vs Italy this coming June. A Pleno Rugby has reported that everything indicates that the Estadio Municipal in Comodoro Rivadavia will play host to the fixture on June 11. Although the UAR is yet to confirm the location of the fixture …
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 Chile and Brazil 7s A memorable first day in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar saw both Chile and Brazil qualifying …
Read More »Imhoff scores a double as Racing 92 demolish Scarlets
Argentine speedster was in fine form earlier today as the Buenos Aires winger Juan Imhoff scored a double as Racing 92 demolished Scarlets in Paris. The 27 year old was a vital cog in a comprehensive win and one which also featured Manuel Carizza and Martín Castrogiovanni. A total of …
Read More »Argentina win Viña del Mar 7’s
Completing an impressive start to 2016 Argentina have won the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. The tournament title follows winning the American Sevens last weekend at home in Mar del Plata. The Argentine side regathered from an opening day loss against South Africa to go unbeaten on day two …
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