Top 14 club Bayonne have suffered a major blow. The Basque club have lost Argentine Martín Bustos Moyano for three months. The goal-kicking fullback is out for three months. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday. The loss of Bustos Moyano has given Bayonne a severe headache. The club is also …
Read More »Draw revealed for Dubai Sevens
Canada and Argentina have drawn Olympic champions Fiji in the opening round of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series, to be held in Dubai starting on December 2. Bronze medallists South Africa are paired with the USA in Pool B. The highly anticipated new season looks to build on its increased …
Read More »Team of the Week
A disappointing performance from Los Pumas against Australia meant only limited representation this week. Thankfully a number of players in Europe stepped up to the mark with one in New Zealand making a notable impression. Technical difficulties have slowed us this week but we’re nearly back to full power! 1 …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 5
A host of players from the Americas are to play in France’s second division this weekend. The fifth round of the league will be played from today, Thursday, through until Sunday. Week 5 of the French Pro D2 gets underway on Thursday evening with Mont de Marsan playing host to …
Read More »Foreign-born players in 2016 Rugby Championship
Following the popularity of Americas Rugby News’ Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece Americas Rugby News takes an in-depth look into the foreign-born players in each Rugby Championship roster. Included will be where they were born and how …
Read More »Montero, de la Fuente Return to Pumas Roster
Head Coach Daniel Hourcade named a 30-man roster for Argentina’s home match against New Zealand. Los Pumas will play host to New Zealand in Buenos Aires on October 01. Missing from the 30-man roster is Juan Martín Hernández. The inside center was confirmed as being ruled out of the remainder …
Read More »Hernández Out of Rugby Championship
Juan Martín Hernández will play no further part in the Rugby Championship. The Pumas first choice inside center requires an operation to the meniscus of his knee. As such he will miss the round five and six matches against New Zealand and Australia. The loss of Hernández is the latest …
Read More »Tough Draw for Argentina in 2017 Junior World Championship
World Rugby has released the match schedule for next year’s Junior World Championship. The global under 20 event will be played in the Georgian cities of Tbilisi and Kutaisi in May and June. Los Pumitas will open their account against none other than the host nation of Georgia. The May …
Read More »French Club Sign Argentine Winger
The departure of Argentine players to Europe continues. The latest to leave is 25-year-old Facundo Panceyra Garrido who will play for Charente in the Pro D2. Charente are sitting pretty in fourth spot of the Pro D2 after four rounds. The club is playing in France’s second division for the …
Read More »Twelve Milestone Months for Uruguay
A year ago to this day Uruguay played their first Rugby World Cup match in twelve years. Los Teros made their England 2015 debut appearance against Wales a Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. The match was the accomplishment of hard work in which an uphill battle was conquered. For Uruguay getting to …
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