The South American Republics of Argentina and Colombia share increasingly tight international relations. This is true both in trade and in sporting terms with rugby having gained importance in the bilateral dialogue between the two countries. During his visit this past week to Colombia, Argentine President Mauricio Macri signed agreements …
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Argentina hosted France in the first of two test matches between the countries on Sunday evening. Played in the northern city of Tucumán the home side completed a 30-19 victory, doing so by three tries to one. Second-rower, Guido Petti (pictured) scored the try of the night. The fixture was …
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Los Pumas utility back Juan Martín Hernández is out for two weeks, meaning he will play no part in the second test match against France this coming Saturday in Tucumán. Having started at inside center, Hernández was forced off injured in the 21st minute. His place was taken by Santiago …
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Ireland ended Los Pumitas Junior World Championship dream earlier today as the Western Europeans produced an outstanding performance to eliminate the South Americans at the Semi Finals stage. The win sees Ireland reach the World Rugby Junior World Championship Final for the first time in history. For Los Pumitas the loss against Ireland …
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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 Canada XVs Having come unstuck against Japan one week earlier Canada turned things around in style to annihilate Russia in Calgary on Saturday. …
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Denver have tasted defeat at last. Ohio earned their second successive blowout victory with a stunning 48-27 upheaval of the previously undefeated league leaders. The win brings the Stampede ever so slightly down to earth and creaks the door open just enough for Ohio to get a glance at the …
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There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – June 19 2016 see rises and falls for a number of countries. Argentina’s 30-19 win over France sees Argentina obtaining a slight gain to rise from 82.59 to a new ranking of 82.87 points. …
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Played on Friday evening in Rennes, France the first of two Top 14 Semi Finals was truly sensational. With scored tied at 27-27 at full-time the fixture was forced into overtime. The two additional 10 minute halves saw Clermont Auvergne going six points ahead only to be overtaken with one …
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Argentina overcame France in Tucumán this evening, winning the opening test match of what is a two-match series. The South Americans were made to work hard for the win with France causing plenty of problems, especially in the forwards. France’s makeshift selection was not expected to win in Argentina but, …
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Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has named the Pumitas side for Monday’s World Rugby Junior World Championship Semi Final against Ireland in Manchester, England. The Argentine under 20 side will have a strong change at qualifying for a first ever final and is looking to do so by …
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