Just four rounds of play remain in France’s domestic championship this season. Uncertainties remains at both ends of the spectrum as champions Stade Français are still not safe from relegation. For others the dream of reaching the play-offs is very much alive as is the prospect of European Champions Cup …
Read More »Americas players in Aviva Premiership – Week 22
For eight of the twelve competitors the 2015-2016 Aviva Premiership is coming to a close this weekend. Week 22 marks the final round of regular competition with the top four advancing to contest the Semi Finals later this month. Already confirmed as the top four are Saracens, the Exeter Chiefs, …
Read More »Cubelli Scores as Brumbies down Bulls in Super Rugby
It was a strong showing from Tomás Cubelli in the Australian capital this morning. The Argentine scrum half crossed for a second half try in the Brumbies 23-6 home victory over the Bulls in Super Rugby. As he has done throughout the Super Rugby season Cubelli started at scum half for the …
Read More »Americas Players in Pro 12 – Week 22
This weekend marks the end of the European club for many teams in the Guinness Pro 12. It is a final change to determine who will be the four Semi Finalists and which seven clubs are to qualify for the European Champions Cup. The final round is to involve Americas …
Read More »Americas players in Pro D2 – Week 28
Javier Rojas is one of 19 Americas players set for duty in the French Pro D2 this weekend. The Argentine midfielder will travel with Albi to Bayonne before joining the Pumas for the Paris and London legs of the HSBC Sevens Series. Martín Bustos Moyano will start at fullback for …
Read More »Agulla to say Goodbye to Bath
Argentine veteran winger Horacio Agulla is to say goodbye to Bath. The 31 year old will be leaving the Aviva Premiership club, possibly for a return to France where he previously played Top 14 rugby for both Dax and Brive. During his four seasons at Bath Agulla has played sixty-seven …
Read More »Cubelli’s Hold on Brumbies 9 Shirt Continues
Tomás Cubelli’s Hold on Brumbies 9 shirt continues as the Buenos Aires scrum half will start again this weekend, as he has done so in all previous matches. With Los Jaguares having a bye the Belgrano Athletic product will be under the close watch of the Argentine rugby community. The …
Read More »Brazil Welcome Argentina and Colombia for Training
This week the host nation of the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil welcomes Argentina and Colombia for training ahead of the global sporting spectacle. Brazil’s female athletes are working together with their South American rivals with a common goal of being well prepared for upcoming international competition. Members of the three …
Read More »Nacional de Clubes Semi Finals Set for May 15
The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) has announced the dates for the Semi Finals of the ICBC Nacional de Clubes. The matches will be played on Sunday May 15 with the Grand Final to take place on Saturday May 21. Eight teams remain in the hint for the Argentine national …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was another great week for Americas rugby, which made us pause for thought on several positions. PRO Rugby gave us two exciting games, Los Jaguares romped to a first-ever home win, and a few others in Europe did not go unnoticed. 1 – Marcos Ayerza (Leicester) Played a supporting …
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