Tomás Cubelli will not play again in 2020. The first choice Pumas scrum half missed today’s loss against New Zealand and last weekend’s draw against Australia. He has now been ruled out of next Saturday’s Tri Nations finale. Cubelli is the second Puma to be ruled out of the remainder …
Read More »Former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross to join Austin
Former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross will join the Austin Gilgronis as a player-coach deal that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 36-year-old confirmed the move to New Zealand publication Stuff prior to Saturday’s Mitre 10 Cup final won by the Tasman Mako. Ross has been suiting …
Read More »Portugal win again to claim series win over Brazil
Portugal won 33-13 today against Brazil. The result gives the Europeans a 2-0 series win over the South Americans. Portugal won game one 30-10 last Saturday and today they were 33-13 winners. Both Portugal and Brazil are preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. They will each face stiff opposition in regional …
Read More »A black shut out for Argentina in Newcastle
It was a black shut out for Argentina in Newcastle. New Zealand were on top throughout the match; their 38-0 win speaks volumes of what transpired during the match. New Zealand played very well, Argentina did not. Not only did they do all the scoring, but New Zealand controlled possession …
Read More »David Ainu’u set for first Top 14 start
US Eagles prop David Ainu’u is set to make his first career Top 14 start when he wears the No1 shirt for Toulouse against Agen on Saturday. The opportunity comes just a week after his 21st birthday and in his 10th competitive appearance for the club. Colombian lock Andrés Zafra …
Read More »LA signs Randwick captain Nathan Den Hoedt
The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of Australian second row Nathan Den Hoedt for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Randwick, where he captained the Galloping Greens in Sydney’s Shute Shield competition. Standing 6’6″ (1.99m), Den Hoedt is nicknamed ‘Moose’ and offers a significant physical presence …
Read More »Busy weekend ahead for North Americans in Premier 15s
North Americans are set to feature heavily in this weekend’s 6th round of the Premier 15s. Canada coach Sandro Fiorino will be pleased to see nine of his players named in starting lineups, with four Women’s Eagles in match day squads. The round begins with Exeter hosting Wasps at Sandy …
Read More »Match Preview: Portugal vs Brazil
Portugal play host to Brazil on Saturday. The match will conclude a two match series between the teams. The Europeans were comfortable winners in game one and are now eyeing up a series win. Brazil are looking to bounce back and finish 2020 on a high. Portugal have named a …
Read More »8 Countries Compete this weekend in South American Women’s 7’s
Eight countries will compete this weekend in the South American Women’s 7’s. The 2020 edition of the Valentín Martínez will be played at the Carrasco Polo Club in Montevideo on November 28 and 29. The entirety of the tournament will be streamed live on the Sudamérica Rugby App. Uruguay was …
Read More »Tri Nations Preview: New Zealand vs Argentina
New Zealand play their final test match of 2020 this Saturday. It will be no ordinary fixture; rather it will be a round five fixture of the Tri Nations. Los Pumas’s 25-15 win over New Zealand and 15-15 draw vs Australia means that Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand are all …
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