Argentina

Agustín Creevy played well yesterday. The former Pumas captain helped London Irish past the Exeter Chiefs. He was both a try scorer and a defensive master in the match. London Irish won 22-19 in their best result of the year. Creevy was a replacement hooker. He entered in the 50th …

This past weekend saw the European Semi Finals taking place, the third round of the Mitre 10 Cup, Week 11 of the Shute Shield, and the 4th week of the Pro D2 season. Also on offer was a trial match featuring many of Chile’s top players as they prepare for …

Valpolicella have signed Bruno Devoto. The former Argentina XV center makes the move to Italy from Buenos Aires club CASI. The 28-year-old Devoto is the second South American recruited in as many months. Valpolicella signed Uruguayan Juan Manuel Rodríguez last month from Peñarol. The pair will play for the Serie …

Unión Esportiva Santboiana have signed Roberto Tejerizo. The move means that the former Jaguares front-rower will play in the Spanish División de Honor. The 32-year-old makes the move from Eastern to Western Europe. He previously played for Baia Mare in Romania. Tejerizo is from the northern Argentine city of Tucumán. …

South Africa’s four existing Super Rugby franchises will leave the competition. SA Rugby confirmed that the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will transition to an expanded Pro 14. The four Super Rugby teams will take part while the Cheetahs and Southern Kings exit the league. SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux noted …

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 Chile Chile’s preparations for the South American 4 Nations are innovative. On Saturday there was a special trial match with the …

The COVID-19 pandemic ended the inaugural Súper Liga Americana (SLAR) season early. What had been scheduled to be a ten week regular season was ended before competing week two. Only one team was able to play two league matches. The suspended season was a five team league. It had teams …

Facundo Isa scored for Toulon on Saturday. The rampaging ball-carrier from Santiago del Estero continued his fine form ahead of the Rugby Championship. His try helped Toulon to a Semi Final victory. The French Top 14 club defeated the Leicester Tigers 34-19. Toulon will face the Bristol Bears in the Challenge …

Juan Imhoff scored a match-wining try today for Racing 92. The Argentine winger scored the only try of the European Champions Cup Semi Final match against Saracens. His 75th minute try gave Racing 92 a 19-15 win. Racing 92 now await the result of the second Semi Final. It is …

The Argentina XV have suffered an injury set-back. Second-rower Lucas Bur has left the camp in Uruguay to return to Argentina. He is one of four second-rowers on the Argentina XV’s 30-man roster for the South American 4 Nations. Bur suffered a torn calf. His recuperation time is estimated at …