Argentina

A blow has taken place to Argentina’s World Cup planning. Franco Molina is in danger of missing out. The second-rower was carried off injured in the second-half on Saturday. The Dogos captain was hurt  playing against Selknam in Santiago, Chile. The second-rower suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. Unable to walk, …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week.   UP South America Outlast Black Lion South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home …

The American Raptors and Peñarol put on a Barn Burner in Colorado on Sunday. In an absolute thriller, the Uruguayan visitors were 50-37 winners. There were thirteen tries scored in the match; three of them went to Manuel Diana who furthers himself as a the leading try scorer in the …

In a match dominated by penalties the inferior of the two teams completed a 19-11 victory. Los Dogos’ win pushes the Córdoba side closer to a home Semi Final. Selknam are increasingly in danger of missing out on the play-off’s. Had Selknam been able to hold it together then they …

Bottom hosts top of Super Rugby Americas on Sunday. The battle of Glendale sees two teams in fine form clashing. The Raptors made history last weekend against Selknam while Peñarol proved they are the team to beat with an outstanding display against the no 2 side Los Dogos. The Raptors …

Los Pampas can smell the Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires team started very well on Friday. They ate Os Cobras alive early on as the bonus point was wrapped up long before half-time. They slowed down thereafter as they went on to beat the Brazilian side 38-14. Fans in attendance …

South America registered a home win over Black Lion on Friday. The Sudamérica XV had home advantage against the Georgians in Montevideo. Playing under the banner of the South American governing body, the Sudamérica XV converted a 14-5 half-time lead into a 28-24 victory. The win was secured seven minutes …

A vital clash for both Selknam and Los Dogos sees the teams colliding in Santiago on Saturday. It is second playing away to fifth. The home side is looking to get back into the play-off’s zone while the visitors are closing-in on a home Semi Final. Priorities have seen Selknam’s …

Round 10 of Super Rugby Americas 2023 kick-off’s off at La Catedral in Buenos Aires on Friday. Los Pampas have home advantage against Os Cobras. Los Pampas are riding on top of a wave of strong form. The team has won their past three Super Rugby Americas matches and is …

The Miami Sharks have looked to Argentina for both their first Head Coach and player signing. José Pellicena will take the top coaching job at the Major League Rugby expansion side in 2024, while current Pumas scrumhalf Tomás Cubelli will be confirmed as the team’s first signing on Wednesday. Pellicena, …