Argentina

Aviva Premiership – Week 18 Preview

The Aviva Premiership returns this weekend. Week 18 of the English national league sees a full round of six matches. Involved are to be test match players from Argentina, Canada and the USA. Two of the three have qualified for RWC 2019 with the remaining one still in with a …

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RFU Championship – Round 19 Preview

Can we get through a full weekend of fixtures without controversy or cancellation? Most are ready for a weekend of uninterrupted entertainment and certainly fans of the Greene King IPA Championship would love to get through all six of the games on tap this weekend. Bristol are now 14 points …

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Argentina To Allow European-Based Players Back Into Pumas

Argentina is to allow European-Based players back into Los Pumas. The decision has been made, reports Alejo Miranda for La Nacion. The change had been suggested for 2018 Rugby Championship but may in fact happen earlier. The upcoming June Internationals against Wales and Scotland are a strong possibility to see …

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Estelles To Depart Northampton

Juan Pablo Estelles is to depart Northampton. The 29-year-old is confirmed as one of four players being released by the club at the end of the 2017-2018 season. Estelles joined the Northampton Saints following his performance for Los Pumas 7’s. He did so after having played for Argentina at the …

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Pro D2 – Week 28 Preview

The Pro D2 continues. Week 28 of France’s second division is the third to last of the season. Places at both the top and bottom ends of the competition remain open. Looking to both win glory and to secure survival are players from the Americas. The following details those involved …

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Santiago Socino staying at Newcastle

His brother may be leaving but Santiago Socino isn’t going anywhere for now. The Argentine hooker has signed a new deal with Newcastle Falcons that will see him stay at Kingston Park for two more seasons. It comes near the end of a roller-coaster year for the 25-year-old who stormed …

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Argentine Referee Appointed for Crusaders vs Bulls

An Argentine referee has been appointed for the Crusaders vs Bulls match this weekend. Federico Anselmi will control the match in Christchurch, a prime opportunity for him to display his attributes in a match between two Super Rugby giants. Both the Crusaders and Bulls are multiple time Super Rugby champions. …

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