Into the semi-finals we go! Two huge matches after a terrific weekend of quarter-finals. While it’s somewhat disappointing that we only have the Rugby Championship sides remaining, it does mean that everything is up for grabs. Argentina have beaten both Australia and South Africa recently, and even New Zealand can …
Read More »Goméz Kodela starts vs Toulouse
Former Puma Francisco Goméz Kodela will start at tighthead prop for Bordeaux-Begles in the team’s home fixture against Toulouse on Saturday. Aged 30 Goméz Kodela has been capped 11 times Argentina but is yet to play for his country under Daniel Hourcade. His test debut came in 2008 against Uruguay …
Read More »Argentina Name Team for Semi Final
Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made one change to Argentina’s starting lineup to face Australia in London on Sunday. The teams will meet in the second of two Semi Finals with the winner advancing to the World Cup Final against New Zealand or South Africa next Saturday also in …
Read More »Fernández at Fly Half vs Brive
Former Puma Santiago Fernández will start at flyhalf for Pau’s home fixture against Brive on Saturday.The 11th placed Pau will be looking for a home victory over the 5th placed visitors with both teams expected to be threatened with relegation as the season goes on. After five rounds Agen and …
Read More »Cheika Names Vastly Experienced Team for Semi Final
Australia head Coach Michael Cheika has named the most experienced ever Australian team for a World Cup match. The 1991 and 1999 Rugby World Cup winning country will take-on Argentina in the second of two Semi Finals this weekend with the winner facing either New Zealand or South Africa in …
Read More »Chile Confirms Americas Rugby Cup Calendar
The governing body of Chilean rugby, Feruchi has announced Los Condores’ five fixtures for the 2016 Americas Rugby Cup. The soon to be launched competition will be the Americas version of the Six Nations with Rugby World Cup 2015 competitors Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and the USA being joined by Brazil …
Read More »Uruguay Prepare for Argentine Provincial Championship
In an effort to aid the development of rugby in the region Argentina have invited Uruguay’s second selection, the Uruguay XV to compete in Argentina’s national provincial championship, the Torneo Argentino de Uniones. The historical opportunity provides Uruguay with a means of developing more players to a higher level. The …
Read More »Bosch Set to Return for Semi Final
Leading Argentine outside center Marcelo Bosch is set to return to the starting lineup for Los Pumas for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Semi Final against Australia in London. The Saracens number 13 missed the Quarter Final against Ireland after having been suspended for foul play against Namibia in Argentina’s previous …
Read More »Belisario Agulla joins Newcastle Falcons
27 year old former Pumas winger Belisario Agulla has agreed to terms to join Aviva Premiership side the Newcastle Falcons. The move sees him joining his older brother and veteran Puma, Horacio playing in England after both began playing abroad in France. Still with age on his side Belisario Agulla …
Read More »Barnes and Garcès get semi-finals
England’s Wayne Barnes and Jérôme Garcès of France have been appointed as referees for the World Cup semi-finals. Barnes comes as no surprise having been in impressive form throughout the tournament. He will oversee the second match between Argentina and Australia on Sunday October 25. Saturday’s meeting between New Zealand …
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