An Argentine Super Rugby hooker is to join Agen according to reports in the French press. Midi Olympique broke the story with Facundo Bosch reportedly set to be unveiled as the club’s latest signing for the 2017-18 season. He will replace Portugal international Mike Tadjer who is moving to Brive. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Argentina 7’s A spectacular second half performance saw Los Pumas 7’s downing Fiji to win the Punta del Este 7’s on Saturday. …
Read More »Pumas Fullback to join Scarlets?
Is a Pumas fullback on his way to join Scarlets? The veteran of 52 caps, Lucas González Amorosino has been linked to a possible move to continue his career in Wales. The 31-year-old was the most notable name missing from the Jaguares roster announced for the 2017 Super Rugby season. …
Read More »Argentina Defeat Fiji in Punta del Este 7’s Final
Argentina have defeated Fiji in the Punta del Este 7’s Final. The come-from-behind 22-21 victory sees Argentina claiming the first of two legs of the 2017 South American 7’s. The same eight countries will compete again next weekend, this time in Viña del Mar, Chile. Argentina’s path to the title was challenging. …
Read More »Argentina, Fiji Impress on Day One in Punta del Este
Top seeds Argentina and Fiji impressed on Day One in Punta del Este. The two countries won their respective pools and were the only undefeated sides on the opening day. Olympic Gold Medalists, Fiji opened with a 33-0 win over Colombia. They went on to down Chile 24-7 and Canada 50-0. The …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14: Week 16
A number of Americas Players are to be involved in Top 14: Week 16. The round will see not seven but six Top 14 matches. The scheduled match between Bayonne and Racing 92 has been postponed to enable Racing 92 to face Munster this weekend. Juan Imhoff will play in …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership: Round 13
Americas Players will be present in Aviva Premiership: Round 13. Involved will be players from numerous countries. The most notable though will be Juan Figallo. The giant from Salta, Argentina will reach a milestone. Round 13 sees just the one match being played on Friday. It is to be in …
Read More »Imhoff Starts at Fullback vs Munster
Juan Imhoff will start at Fullback vs Munster this weekend. The Argentine winger will play out of position for the French champions who host the Irish province in a postponed Champions Cup fixture. The match was delayed due to the tragic death of Munster and Irish legend Anthony Foley. Racing 92 …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12: Week 13
This weekend will see many more Americas Players in the Guinness Pro 12 than last. Week 13 will also be the final round of the Celtic-Italian League in January. Week 14 of the competition will begin on Friday February 10. Week 13 will also see only five matches played. Not …
Read More »Chile to Host Argentina XV in Concepción
Chile is to Host the Argentina XV in Concepción. The third round Americas Rugby Championship match will take place at the Estadio CAP Talcahuano on February 18. The venue seats up to 10,500 spectators. It is pictured below. Concepción is the third largest city in Chile after Santiago and Valparaiso. …
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