Argentina were defeated 29-20 by France in Paris on Saturday. Though the two sides scored two tries each, 19 points from the boot of fullback Melvin Jaminet proved the difference as Les Bleus celebrated the return of fans to the Stade de France. Jaminet’s first penalty goal came just two …
Read More »2021 November Tests – 10 Americas Players to Watch out for
The 2021 November Internationals will be a busy time for test rugby. The Americas will be represented by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, and Uruguay. The test teams from these countries will all play in away or neutral countries. Brazil travel to Africa while Argentina, Canada, Chile, and Uruguay will play …
Read More »Test Match Preview – France vs Argentina
Fierce rugby rivals France and Argentina will clash on Saturday in Paris. They will do so in what is the opening game of three test matches per country in the November Internationals. The match will see the world n0 6 playing host to the world no 8. France last played …
Read More »Pumita Iván Nemer to make test debut for Italy against All Blacks
Iván Nemer will make his test debut on Saturday. The Argentine prop has been named on the bench to face the All Blacks in Rome. Italy are coached by former All Black and former Canadian Head Coach Kieran Crowley. Nemer will be one of two Argentine players in the Italian …
Read More »Colorno recruit Argentine prop Ramiro Valdes Iribarren
Colorno have recruited Argentine prop Ramiro Valdés Iribarren. The 21-year-old joins following a stint with Zebre as a Medical Joker. His move from Zebre to Colorno sees him now playing in the Italian Top 10 for the 2021-2022 season. His contract with Zebre was until October 31. He now moves from …
Read More »Americas Pacific Challenge 2021 – Best Of
The 2021 Americas Pacific Challenge was an all-Americas competition. It involved young talent from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the USA. Competing were the ‘Next Senior’ development sides with many players from both Major League Rugby and the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. Champions Argentina make up one third …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Argentina XV crowned APC champions The Argentina XV lifted the Americas Pacific Challenge trophy on Saturday. Doing so required …
Read More »Argentina XV overcome Uruguay ‘A’ to win APC
The Argentina XV are the 2021 Americas Pacific Challenge champions after defeating Uruguay ‘A’ 24-17 at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday evening. The seven point win saw the Argentina XV coming-back from a 10-7 half-time deficit. Despite trailing at half-time, it was the Argentina XV who scored first. …
Read More »Americas Pacific Challenge – Round 3 Preview
The 2021 Americas Pacific Challenge comes to a close after the third round of action on Saturday. All six teams will be in action with the tournament finale to decide this year’s champion. All matches will take place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo. A North American stream for the …
Read More »The Scattering of Jaguares XV SLAR Champions
Los Jaguares XV will be very changed in 2022. Nine of the players that started against Peñarol in the 2021 SLAR final now play in Europe. Four of the men from the replacements are now also playing abroad. In short, there has been a scattering of Jaguares XV players who …
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