Paul Tait

CO-FOUNDER / EDITOR / SOUTH AMERICA ... has been covering the sport since 2007. Author on web and in print. Published original works in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Ele fala português / Él habla español.

Video – Gastón Mieres creates try vs Romania

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Uruguay’s return to the Rugby World Cup is now less than three months away. When Uruguay face Wales in Cardiff it will bring to an end a twelve year wait. Not a lot is expected from the South Americans due in large part to the group being arguably the toughest in …

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Los Pumas topple French Barbarians in La Plata

Argentina defeated the French Barbarians 21-9 this evening in La Plata in the final preparation match ahead of the Rugby  Championship. The non-capped fixture was the second of two matches between the teams and has significantly cleared up the World Cup selection process. Upon replacing Santiago Phelan in October 2013 …

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Namibian Head Coach Resigns

Less than three months out from the Rugby World Cup Namibia has a new Head Coach. The resigning Danie Vermeulen has been replaced by the Namibian Rugby Union’s Technical Advisor, Phil Davies. Vermeulen had been in charge since 2012. His departure leaves the lowest ranked participant in a grave state ahead of …

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Attacking Pumas side to face French Barbarians

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made eight changes to he starting XV for Friday’s non-capped international against the Barbarians Franceses. Argentina will play it’s final Rugby Championship warm-up fixture against the touring French side tomorrow with kick-off scheduled for 6:30pm at La Plata Rugby Club. Changes to the team signifies …

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Argentine Men’s Squad for Pan American Games

A touring part of fourteen Argentine men’s players has been named for the upcoming Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. The competition is to be the second edition after rugby debuted four years ago in Guadalajara, Mexico. The top rated South American side, Argentina won Silver, losing to Canada in …

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Argentine women’s squad announced for Pan American Games

The UAR has confirmed Argentina’s women’s squad to compete at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada next month. The two day rugby tournament will feature six competing countries in the women’s division – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico and the USA. Matches are to be played on Saturday …

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Hourcade confirms 23 players to face French Barbarians

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Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his list of 23 players for Friday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians at La Plata Rugby Club. The fixture is to be the second of two matches between the teams. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30pm. In relation to the squad announced on Monday …

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Juan Cruz Guillemaín signs two year deal with UAR

Argentine international second-rower Juan Cruz Guillemaín has become the latest player contracted to the UAR on a binding contract which makes him available at all times to play for the country’s Super Rugby franchise in addition to representative rugby both at the test level and lower. Cruz Guillemaín is a …

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French Barbarians team named for La Plata

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The French Barbarians side for the second of two matches against Los Pumas has been named. Following Saturday’s 29-22 victory in Rosario the touring French are looking to secure a series victory this Friday at La Plata Rugby Club in the capital of Buenos Aires province. Retaining his place at …

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