Argentine tight head prop, Enrique Pieretto had a winning start to his career playing in the English Premiership. He made his debut against the most successful team in English Premiership history, the Leicester Tigers. Exeter were the visitors and came away with a 31-22 victory. In the match Pieretto was …
Read More »Urdapilleta Helps Castres to Win Over Top 14 Leaders
Benjamín Urdapilleta landed four goals to help Castres to a 29-12 win over Top 14 leaders, Lyon. The result sees Lyon dropping to seance spot in the league with Bordeaux going into christmas as the first placed French club. Played on Saturday in Castres, the match was an 11th round …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Chile and Uruguay host Sevens Challenge Series Chile, and Uruguay are to host the new World Rugby Sevens Challenge Series. The …
Read More »Georgia XV squad named for Argentina tour
A 35-man extended Georgia XV training squad has been named to prepare for a two-match tour of Argentina next month. Five players will be trimmed from the final selection of 30 that will play against the Jaguares in Mar del Plata on January 17 and Buenos Aires on January 24. …
Read More »Heartbreaking Rugby Moments
The winning side in a rugby match takes the glory though in rugby there are also the heartbreaking moments. The moments live in the memory with many often seeming like they happened yesterday. Below are a sample of five very hard results for teams from the Americas. 1 – …
Read More »Pieretto Set for English Premiership Debut
Enrique Pieretto is set for his English Premiership debut. He has been named on the bench for the Exeter Chiefs who take-on the Leicester Tigers on Saturday. Pieretto will be up against two countrymen with Tomás Lavanini starting for the Tigers and Facundo Gigena named on the bench. All three …
Read More »Peñarol Sign Genco and Pueyrredón from Argentina
Peñarol have added to their playing roster by recruiting two players from Argentina, reports Ignacio Chans. The Uruguayan side for the new Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has signed Alfredo Pueyrredón, and Mauro Genco. Both Pueyrredón and Genco played in Montevideo against Uruguay in August, doing so for the …
Read More »Eight More Players Join Los Ceibos
Eight more players have joined Los Ceibos reports Lisandro Olearo for El Ciudadano. The newly contracted players include names from Los Pumitas, Los Jaguares XV, and the Argentina XV and take the number of players at Los Ceibos up to 23. The new players include GER fly half / center …
Read More »Guido Petti Wins Argentina Player of the Year
Guido Petti has won the Argentina Player of the Year Award, the Olímpia de Plata. The second-rower announced as the winner of the rugby award ahead of fellow finalists Pumas team-mate Marcos Kremer and SIC flanker Andrea Panzarini. Dating back to 1954 the award has a long history. It recognizes …
Read More »Jaguares vs Georgia XV Venues Confirmed
The venues have been confirmed for Los Jaguares’ two home matches against the Georgia XV in January. The Eastern Europeans will play two matches as warm-up’s ahead of international competition for the senior men’s team; while Los Jaguares will have the matches as warm-up’s before the Super Rugby opening fixture …
Read More »