Tomás Lavanini is likely to move to France as the Leicester Tigers enforce pay-cuts. England’s most successful club of all-time is reportedly in disarray with twelve players facing departures unless agreements can be finalized today. The Leicester Tigers’ financial problems coincide with interest from Stade Français in the Argentine second-rower. …
Read More »2020 Rugby Championship set to be hosted by New Zealand
The 2020 Rugby Championship is set to be hosted by New Zealand, writes Wayne Smith for The Australian. He notes that Rugby Australia will almost certainly support the possibility to make New Zealand the ‘hub’ to host all matches in this year’s restricted edition of the annual tournament. Argentina and …
Read More »Ciencias Sevilla sign Rafael Migale
Ciencias Cajasol Olavide have signed Rafael Migale. The Spanish club based in Sevilla have have signed the Argentine fly half for the upcoming season. He joins the team after having played last season in Italy. Migale has a Spanish passport. The 27-year-old comes from Buenos Aires club Belgrano. The same club …
Read More »RWC 2023 committee eyeing 2019 rankings for seedings
The RWC 2023 organizing committee are eyeing the rankings that followed RWC 2019 for the purposes of determining the seeding format. The COVID-19 pandemic has suspended international competition and it remains to be seen if there will be further activities in 2020. International competition began in Europe in February before …
Read More »Five further Jaguares linked to moves to France
Five further Jaguares have been linked to moves to France. Los Jaguares’ 2020 season was suspended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Involvement in the 2021 Super Rugby competition remains unknown, but in grave doubt. The UAR responded to the events by freeing-up players to accept offers from abroad. The …
Read More »Facundo Pomponio leaves Olímpia Lions for Ciencias Sevilla
Following his time with the Olímpia Lions, Facundo Pomponio returns to Spain to play again for Ciencias Sevilla. The Argentine continues his career which involves prior experience as a professional in France, Paraguay, and Spain. The 28-year-old Pomponio is a tighthead prop. He was the starting No3 for the Olímpia …
Read More »Tomás Jorge joins Spanish side Ordizia
Tomás Jorge has joined Spanish side Ampo Ordizia. The Argentine fullback makes the move to the Basque Country from Italian side Borsari Baia. The División de Honor club is Jorge’s second professional club; he initially departed Buenos Aires for Italy. The club confirmed Jorge as a new arrival for the …
Read More »Kremer set to join Stade Français
According to multiple reports from reputable outlets Marcos Kremer is set to join Stade Français from Los Jaguares. The Argentine flanker is deemed to have agreed to a contract which is set to be made official in the coming days. It will mean that Kremer continues to be coached by Gonzalo …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Juan Imhoff vs Wales 2012
Juan Imhoff started and finished a memorable try against Wales in 2012. The score saw the left winger passing from scrum-half and then providing support to receive a pass and dance around Leigh Halfpenny for the try. Imhoff passed to Juan Manuel Leguizamón who stepped inside to take a tackle. …
Read More »Most Capped Americas XV
What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …
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