In a massive coup d’etat Los Jaguares have secured the signing of a leading Argentine forward in Europe. The national Super Rugby franchise have signed hooker Santiago Socino from England’s Newcastle Falcons and will add him to their roster next month. The 27-year-old Socino is uncapped but met with Pumas …
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 Colombia Los Tucanes made a massive statement in Medellín in humbling Paraguay 43-13 on Saturday. It came following leading 12-6 at …
Read More »Americas Rankings – May 19 2019
Round two of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A saw three matches taking place in South America. Of them one was capped and had Americas Rankings points on the line. The May 19 2019 Americas Rankings have been calculated to take into account the result from Medellín. Colombia’s record 43-13 breaking …
Read More »Sudamérica Highlights – Argentina XV vs Chile
In round two of the Sudamérica 6 Naciones A the Argentina XV hammered Chile in Tucumán. The victory sees the Argentina XV remaining undefeated after two matches and well positioned to claim the title next Saturday away to Brazil. The team which played Chile was changed to that from round …
Read More »MLR Preview – Rugby United New York vs Austin Elite
These are desperate times for both teams taking the field at MCU Park on Sunday, each for a different reason. Rugby United New York saw their playoff hopes dip in defeat to Seattle last weekend and need a win to stay alive. Austin Elite, meanwhile, have lost 15 straight and …
Read More »Argentina XV thrash Chile in Tucumán
The Argentina XV thrashed Chile in their Sudamericano 6 Naciones ‘A’ match at Tucumán on Saturday, the final score reading 55-3 in favor of the home side. Chile simply was no match for the well-drilled and vastly superior Argentines who had their way from start to finish. It took just …
Read More »Injection of Bustos Moyano Sees Bayonne Shock Oyonnax To Reach Pro D2 Final
The second half injection of Martín Bustos Moyano sees Bayonne shock Oyonnax to reach this year’s Pro D2 Final. Bayonne came back from a 27-9 half-time deficit to complete a 38-34 victory in their away Pro D2 Semi Final today. The former Puma entered the match in the 59th minute …
Read More »South Americans in MLR – Week 17 Preview
Week 17 of the Major League Rugby (MLR) season will see matches played on Saturday, and Sunday. Involved in the matches will be players from South America. The following preview details their involvement. In Louisiana NOLA play host to the Houston SaberCats. The home side have named Chilean Nikola Bursic …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 25 Preview
The penultimate round of the French Top 14 season will be played on Saturday, and Sunday. Teams are competing for places in the play off’s as well as survival from the dreaded threat of relegation. Involved are to be a number of Americas’ players. The following preview details those involved …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Hurricanes vs Jaguares
Los Jaguares’ historic win over the Hurricanes saw the Argentine Super Rugby side ticking off the third, and final, North Island Super Rugby team. Following the 2018 wins over the Chiefs, and Blues Los Jaguares have now completed the treble. As impressive a fact as the treble certainly is the …
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