World Rugby must act to change player eligibility rules immediately. It cannot allow for test match rugby to be tarnished any further. The sport is under attack at the highest level as unions are using the laws to their advantage to identity talent and nationalize players to, within three years, have …
Read More »Hernández, Petti Ruled Out of Facing Australia
Argentina will be forced to make do without two starting players against Australia. Second-rower Guido Petti has joined Juan Martín Hernández in being declared unfit to face the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday. Confirmation of Petti’s non-availability came from the UAR this morning on twitter. It reports that Hernández is expected …
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 Axel Müller Following a nightmare start to the Top 14 season the knives have been out for Toulon players and staff. Former …
Read More »Superb Cordero Try Gives Argentina Dream Start
Argentina winger Santiago Cordero gave Los Pumas the dream start against New Zealand. With just two minutes gone in Hamilton the Regatas winger went over for the opening points of the match. The try was very much a team effort. Argentina targeted New Zealand through the middle. Having made a half …
Read More »Hernández Out of Facing Australia, Petti in Doubt
Argentina are counting the costs of this morning’s match against New Zealand. The round three Rugby Championship match started well for Argentina but New Zealand ultimately showed too much class to win comfortably. With the match poised at the interval the losses of Juan Martín Hernández and Guido Petti contributed …
Read More »Strong Opening Half Forgotten as Pumas Fall to New Zealand
A strong opening half is forgotten as Los Pumas lost 57-22 to New Zealand this morning. The round three Rugby Championship match changed dramatically in the second half. Argentina went from trailing 24-19 at half time to losing the second half by a score of 33-3. With 50 minutes gone …
Read More »Americas Players in RFU Championship – Week 2
The Greene King IPA Championship heads into its second week of the regular season this weekend with four games set for Saturday and two on Sunday. It’s slim pickings for Americas fans this week with only a half-dozen players to take note of. Justin Blanchet has been ruled out of …
Read More »Americas Players in Guinness Pro 12 – Week 2
There are to be a variety of Americas players in the Guinness Pro 12 this coming weekend. Week 2 of the Celtic-Italian League will have a Friday-Saturday split with three matches played on each day. First up in Week 2 will be the Newport Gwent Dragons against Zebre in a contest …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 3
Week 2 of France’s second division will see eight matches played between today and Sunday. This season continues with Americas players to play an important role in the Pro D2. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and USA will all be represented. Kicking-off week 2 will be Oyonnax at home to Colomiers. The …
Read More »Americas Players in Aviva Premiership – Week 2
The second round of the English league will take place this weekend. From Friday through Sunday six matches will be staged. Involved will be a host of Americas players. With the opening round full of surprises Week 2 promises to be equally exciting. A classic local derby between Worcester and Gloucester takes place …
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