The Western Force are set to sign Santiago Medrano. The Western Australian side will be recruiting the Argentine prop for the 2021 Super Rugby season. Argentine journalist Jorge Ciccodicola has confirmed the move on Radio Rugby Champagne. An official announcement is expected over the coming days. Medrano will join the …
Read More »Highlights: Argentina XV vs Brazil XV
The Argentina XV made it back-to-back wins in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. They were comfortable winners over the Brazil XV in a second round fixture. They can now focus on their final game knowing that they are well-positioned to win the tournament. Click here to access the complete …
Read More »Argentina overpowers Brazil in South American 4 Nations
Two tries from hooker Ignacio Ruiz in a span of six minutes propelled the Argentina XV to a 40-15 victory over a Brazil XV in their South American 4 Nations clash on Wednesday. The scores gave the Argentines a commanding 26-7 lead from which their opponents would not recover. It …
Read More »Preview: Argentina XV vs Brazil XV
The Argentina XV face the Brazil XV on neutral soil on Wednesday. The unique fixture is a round two match in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. The Argentina XV were unconvincing winners on day one. This fact, in addition to rotation based on the scheduling appear to have shaped …
Read More »Argentine reinforcements arrive in Australia from Europe
Thirteen Argentine reinforcements have arrived in Australia from Europe. Twelve of them play their rugby in France and one does so in England. The figure represents the largest number of foreign-based players on a Pumas roster in five years. The thirteen new arrivals are in Australia, but are not with …
Read More »New Zealand update traveling squad for Tri-Nations
New Zealand have named a 38-strong traveling squad for the revised Rugby Championship to be hosted by Australia. Two uncapped forwards have been added to the Tri-Nations Cup roster as winger George Bridge drops out after suffering a long-term pectoral injury in training. Called up for the first time are …
Read More »Samu Tawake added to Barbarians team for England
Just days after being named in the Fiji squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup, Samu Tawake has another reason to celebrate. The Rugby United New York prop is one of seven Fijian players added to the Barbarians squad to face England. Vern Cotter and Glen Jackson will coach both …
Read More »Highlights: Argentina XV vs Chile XV
The 2020 South American 4 Nations began on Saturday. In the opening contest the Argentina XV just managed to see off the Chile XV; the match was decided by a single point. It was almost an historical result as never before has Chile defeated Argentina. Click here to access the …
Read More »Spain confirm roster for Uruguay tour
Spain coach Santiago Santos has confirmed a 30-man traveling roster for the upcoming tour to Uruguay. Los Leones will play Los Teros in Montevideo on November 1 and November 6. The team will depart for South America on Wednesday. Included are seven players of Argentine origin. Former CUBA and Agen …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP South American 4 Nations International rugby has resumed at last! The South American 4 Nations got underway on Saturday. The two …
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