This past weekend saw some notable performances. The best of which from Americas players was in France. Two players stood out above the rest: Marcos Kremer and Axel Muller. Marcos Kremer played flanker for Stade Français against Bayonne. The Parisians were under performers, though Kremer certainly was not. His ferocious …
Read More »Ignacio Calles signs new contract with Pau
Ignacio Calles has signed a new contract with Pau. The extension will see him remain at the Top 14 club until 2023. The 24-year-old joined Pau in 2016 as a hooker, but has since converted to loose head prop. Calles was an academy player for Pau. He signs for the …
Read More »Iñaki Mateu continues his career in Italy
Iñaki Mateu is to continue his professional career in Italy. The 23-year-old has joined Viadana, completing the move from Spain to Italy. A native of Tucumán, Mateu moved to Spain as a child. He returned to Argentina and entered the PladAR High Performance Center. He spent five years with PladAR …
Read More »Parfrey and McRogers extend Arrows contracts
Patrick Parfrey and Jack McRogers have extended their stay with the Toronto Arrows through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Though neither appeared in the 2020 season due to its suspension, both are established Arrows veterans having played for the club under the previous Ontario banner. Parfrey, who turns 29 …
Read More »Joe Pietersen re-signs for San Diego
San Diego Legion captain Joe Pietersen has officially re-signed for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 36-year-old South African declared his intent to continue with the team in April after the season was suspended, and has now committed for at least one more campaign. Pietersen joined the Legion at …
Read More »García ruled out of South American 4 Nations
Gonzalo García has been ruled out of the South American 4 Nations. The Argentina XV scrum-half suffered a broken hand in training. The injury to his left hand means that he will be unable to compete in Uruguay this month. The Tucumán no 9 will be replaced by Joaquín Pellandini. …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Saint Mary’s hooker Nick Hryekewicz
The New England Free Jacks have signed 24-year-old front rower Nick Hryekewicz for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He follows fellow Saint Mary’s products Sean Yacoubian and Tom Brusati to the East Coast, with several other Gaels teammates scattered around other MLR teams. Though he spent significant time at …
Read More »Chile take 30-man roster to Uruguay for South American 4 Nations
Chile is taking a 30-man roster to Uruguay. Los Cóndores will compete against the Argentina XV, Brazil, and Uruguay in the South American 4 Nations. The tournament is of vital importance. Chile are to use the matches to determine their team for the RWC 2023 qualifiers. The roster is a …
Read More »Toronto Arrows sign Pumas star Joaquín Tuculet
The Toronto Arrows have signed another star name from Argentina. Joaquín Tuculet joins the Major League Rugby franchise from Los Jaguares. He recently ended his UAR contract and retired from international duty. Tuculet joins five countrymen at the Toronto Arrows. Three of the five have played together with him for …
Read More »Fixtures Confirmed for South American 4 Nations
Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed the fixtures for the South American 4 Nations. The competition will be staged at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa this month. Match days are to be October 17, 21 and 25. The South American 4 Nations will see Argentina XV joining the test teams from Brazil, Chile and …
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