Argentina

Thomas Gallo is to remain in the Pro 14. The Argentine prop has signed a three-year-deal with Benetton. It is an extension on his original contract which was for ten months. Gallo arrived in Italy in September 2020 from his native Argentina. Benetton is home to five Argentine players. Along …

This past weekend provided us with a number of high quality performances by Americas players abroad. At the moment it appears this coming weekend will be significantly less populated as many European competitions have now been suspended, once again a victim of an agitated pandemic. For a moment we will …

The Olímpia Lions will play in the 2021 Super Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team is back for a second season. In 2020 the Paraguayan professional team faced Los Ceibos in the opening round. The team was due to host Corinthians in round two; instead, the season was suspended. …

Julián Montoya will not play Super Rugby in Australia. The Pumas starting hooker will instead join the Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership. The move comes following Montoya having competed his two-weeks of quarantine in Australia. He had problems with his paper work in Western Australia. Cambio de planes para …

Emiliano Bergamaschi will coach Brazil’s team in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The 44-year-old replaces Fernando Portugal who is now the head coach of Brazil’s test team, Os Tupis. Bergamaschi has great rugby pedigree both as a player and as a coach. He played as a professional …

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 Cafeteros Pro Colombia’s first professional team is up and running. Cafeteros drafted ten players from Argentina for the 2021 …

Marcos Kremer was a try scorer today. The Argentine flanker went over for his first try in the Top 14. He did so in Stade Français’ 48-24 loss against Toulouse. The result sees Toulouse climb to the summit of the Top 14 ladder. Despite the loss, Stade Français remain well …

Jerónimo de la Fuente won on his debut in France. The former Jaguares captain played inside center for Perpignan. The Catalans were 41-34 winners over Mediterranean rivals Aix en Province. The victory sees Perpignan at the top of the Pro D2. After fifteen rounds of the 2020-2021 season, Perpignan are …

Bautista Delguy has made a quick impact in France. The Argentine winger scored two tries today for Bordeaux. His team were 31-9 winners over Lyon. The tries were Delguy’s first in the Top 14. Following the 2020 Tri Nations he joined Bordeaux from Los Jaguares. In his second appearance for …

Benjamín Urdapilleta scored 11 points for Castres on Saturday. The Tarns were convincing 39-23 winners over Agen. Urdapilleta landed four goals and had a try assist for Geoffrey Palis. The assist came following an interception. For the second consecutive Top 14 match, Castres won with 14-men. Filipo Nakosi was red …