With the creation of the PladAR system in Argentina the regular exodus of players abroad has become significantly reduced when compared to what it once was. Players continue to link up with European clubs of a variety of levels but the number of players staying in Argentina has been encouraging according to many …

The Argentina XV coached by Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have named a much changed side to face Spain in the second round of the World Rugby Nations Cup in Romania. A total of eleven changes from the team that defeated Namibia have been named with only Lucas Maguire, Anibal Pannceyra Garrido, …

Argentina’s under 20 men’s team, Los Pumitas will face Japan this coming Saturday with the winning team finishing in 9th position in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20’s Championship. The South Americans will meet the top Asian side after having completed a 46-5 victory against Italy this afternoon in Viadana. …

France’s 2013 champions Castres have confirmed the arrival of uncapped Argentine tighthead prop Lucas Martínez. The 26 year old joins the south-western French club as a medical joker to provide cover for the club during the Rugby World Cup. His contract will last from July 01 to November 01. Also …

Despite losing against Georgia this past weekend Uruguay has risen in the official World Rankings to 20th ahead of Spain.  Georgia won the fixture 19-10 while Romania defeated Spain 35-9 with the extent of the margin causing the Spanish to fall behind Los Teros. Uruguay is ranked fourth in the Americas behind …

Australian Rugby Head Coach Michael Cheika has called upon players from the Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to participate in a training squad to begin the country’s Rugby World Cup 2015 preparations. Not considered were players from the Brumbies and Waratahs due to these teams being involved in …

Coming off a disappointing performance against Scotland Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed a team with six changes to face the home side, Italy on Monday in Viadana. The teams will meet in the Semi Finals for 9th position with the winner meeting either Samoa or Japan …

In 1999 Gonzalo Quesada left his mark on global rugby by being the leading scorer in the Rugby World Cup. His 102 points were spread around wins over Samoa, Japan and Ireland and hard-fought losses against Wales and France. Sixteen years on he has coached Stade Français to the Top 14 …

Los Teros opened their World Rugby Tbilisi Cup campaign this afternoon in a 19-10 losing effort against Georgia. Neither side was at full strength although Uruguay’s lineup was notable closer to the genuine article than that of Georgia’s expected starting lineup for the World Cup. With both Georgia and Uruguay involved in …

Argentina made a solid start to the World Rugby Nations Cup in Romania by completing a 30-10 victory over Rugby World Cup 2015 opponents Namibia this afternoon. The fixture was the opening match of the World Rugby organized event which also includes Romania and Spain who are to play a test match …