One day after World Rugby announced the seeding process and the draw for RWC 2023, the organization’s Vice-Chairman has publicly slammed the decision. In an astonishing criticism, which shakes the credibility of World Rugby, Agustín Pichot tweeted in response to Andy Nicol. The former Scotland captain asked by the draw …
Read More »Argentina Suffer Franco Sábato Blow for Sydney Sevens
With the Sydney Sevens approaching, Argentina has suffered the loss of the inspirational Franco Sábato. The veteran has been ruled out following a knock to his left shoulder and has been replaced by Francisco Ulloa. Los Pumas 7’s are to compete in a challenging pool which contains France, Samoa, and …
Read More »Argentina Have 12 Test Matches To Rise In Rankings for RWC 2023 Draw
The draw for France 2023 will take place later this year. With this confirmed, Argentina have 12 tests matches to rise in the rankings for the RWC 2023 draw. A failure to do so will all but certainly mean an unfavorable draw, comparable to that from RWC 2019, Argentina’s worst …
Read More »Los Ceibos Draft in Two Players from Jaguares
Los Ceibos have drafted in two players from Los Jaguares. Rookie N8, Santiago Montagner and rookie outside center, Juan Pablo Castro are now training with Los Ceibos under Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. Under the agreement between the UAR and Los Ceibos players are able to be drafted in a manner matching …
Read More »Former Pumitas flanker Bautista Stavile joins Selknam
Another Argentine player has been revealed as joining Chile’s new Súper Liga franchise Selknam. Former Pumitas flanker Bautista Stavile follows countrymen Rodrigo Bruno, Patricio Baronio, and Ignacio Albornoz. He joins the team from his home club Mendoza RC. Stavile graduated through the Argentine age-grade ranks and appeared in two consecutive …
Read More »Martín Cancelliere Joins Los Ceibos
There are now two professional Cancelliere’s in Argentina. Hindú fullback Martín Cancelliere has joined Los Ceibos. The move sees history made as for the first time brothers are to play for two separate Argentine professional rugby teams. The 27-year-old, Martín Cancelliere is the older of the brothers. Sebastián Cancelliere is …
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 Canada Sevens It’s been a while since Canada’s men have been in the ‘Up’ column but it is thoroughly deserved this …
Read More »MLR Preseason Weekend Review
It was a busy weekend of Major League Rugby preseason action with all 12 teams taking the field across seven matches in three days. Disappointingly none were streamed by their home sides, though huge credit must go to Seawolves fans who threw together a last-minute one-camera production that has since …
Read More »New Zealand Men complete sweep in Hamilton
Two tournaments, four titles for New Zealand. After the women celebrated victory over Canada in Hamilton, the men followed suit with a dominant win over France in the Cup Final to make it two straight World Sevens sweeps for the black jerseys. Canada enjoyed an unbeaten tournament only to settle …
Read More »Match Highlights: Jaguares vs Georgia XV 2
Los Jaguares and the Georgia XV faced-off on Friday in what was the second of two friendly tour matches. The Argentine side used the series as preparation for the Super Rugby season while the Eastern Europeans fielded a developmental side. To access the complete match report click here. The following …
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