Lucas Paulos scored his first try for Brive. The Argentine second-rower touched down under the posts in the 25th minute. His try was one of two for the match for Brive. Opponents Bayonne also scored twice. The Basques were 26-23 winners. The match was a nail-bitter. Bayonne ended the game …
Read More »Argentina name strong roster for Madrid 7’s
Argentina have named a strong roster for the Madrid 7’s. Santiago Gómez Cora’s roster contains notable names, many of whom are likely to feature in the Tokyo Olympics. The team is captained by Santiago Álvarez Fourcade. The former Argentina XV player was a fringe player for Los Jaguares and Los …
Read More »Dropping like flies: Three Pumas suffer injuries in Europe
They are dropping like flies. That is to say that three Pumas suffered injuries in the latest round of rugby in Europe. Two were injured on Friday in an English Premiership match and a further player today in the French Top 14. The three injuries follow an earlier injury. Santiago …
Read More »Urdapilleta scores record 33 points vs Montpellier
Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 33 points in Castres’ 48-17 hammering today vs Montpellier. The RWC 2019 Puma started at fly half. In a Top 14 record setting performance, Urdapilleta scored two tries, kicked four conversions and five penalties. The impressive performance sees Castres continuing to move well clear of the relegation …
Read More »Santiago Carreras scores a double for Gloucester vs Bristol
Santiago Carreras touched down for two tries on Friday night. The Puma scored a double for Gloucester against the Bristol Bears. The two tries were his first in the English Premiership. Both tries were against the run of play; Carreras intercepted the two tries in a matter of minutes. The …
Read More »Brazil forced out of Madrid 7’s
Brazil has been forced out of the Madrid 7’s. As Yaras were due to travel to the Spanish capital this month to compete in the World Rugby tournament. Instead, no trip will be made. Brazil’s women’s team will miss the tournament due to the global pandemic. The Madrid 7’s will …
Read More »Italy move Juan Ignacio Brex to outside center to face England
Juan Ignacio Brex made his test debut for Italy on Saturday. He did so at inside center against France. His second cap will be on Saturday, February 13 against England. The mid-fielder from Club San Cirano in Buenos Aires will move from inside center to outside center to face England. …
Read More »ARN Player of the Week – Bautista Güemes
This past weekend saw not only a full return to action for much of Europe, but also the return of international rugby as both the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship played tests. As such there was no shortage of candidates for our weekly honor roll. Starting in the Premier …
Read More »Newcastle Falcons lose Santiago Grondona to season ending injury
Santiago Grondona is out for the season. The Argentine flanker arrived at the Newcastle Falcons after the 2020 Tri Nations. He is now back in Argentina recovering from surgery before making his debut. Grondona was injured in training at Newcastle, suffering a torn knee ligament. The nature of the injury …
Read More »Agustín Creevy signs extended contract with London Irish
Agustín Creevy has secured his playing future. The former Argentine skipper signed an extended contract with London Irish. Upon making the announcement, London Irish noted that Creevy has scored five tries in twelve matches since joining the club. The 35-year-old joined London Irish for the 2020-2021 season. He did so …
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