The annual Rugby Championship tournament is no more. A semi-breakaway move from New Zealand and South Africa has taken place. Former Wallaby and current Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh confirmed to The Roar that the Rugby Championship will not be held in 2026, 2028, or 2030. 2026 TOUR STRUCTURE …
Read More »Julián Montoya Reaches 100 Test Caps
Julián Montoya is Argentina’s fourth player to reach 100 test caps. The starting hooker and captain reaches the mark of 100 caps against Australia in Santa Fé on Saturday, September 07. Montoya will have the honor of leading his country in his 100th appearance. Montoya has reached 100 caps in …
Read More »2024 Rugby Championship – Argentina vs Australia Game 2 – ARN Guide
Argentina and Australia meet for the second time in eight days. Only one point separated the teams at full-time in game one in La Plata and the result was decided by a last-gasp penalty. The second fixture sees the action moving from the Rio de la Plata 500km northwest to …
Read More »Former Puma Enrique Pieretto moves from Waratahs to France
Pro D2 side Province Rugby have confirmed the signature of Enrique Pieretto. The former Puma tight head prop moves to France following his stint in Australia playing for the Waratahs. Pieretto joins the club as a medical joker for the injured Quentin Samaran, who is out for several months. In moving …
Read More »Exeter Chiefs Sign Franco Molina from Dogos
Franco Molina has signed to continue his playing career in England. The 2020 English Premiership champions have signed the Argentine second-rower for the upcoming season. He joins the Exeter Chiefs with Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins sidelined following knee and shoulder surgeries. TEST DEBUT – FRANCO MOLINA Franco Molina made …
Read More »Further Scrum-Half Change to Pumas Roster
A further alteration has come to Los Pumas roster. With Argentina preparing to face Australia in Santa Fé, the recalled Tomás Cubelli has now been ruled out with a muscle strain. He had been added on Sunday but has now been replaced. Tomás Cubelli joined the roster in place of …
Read More »Rodrigo Isgró signs to play in England for Harlequins
Rodrigo Isgró has signed to continue his playing career in England. London side the Harlequins have signed the back from Mendoza with immediate effect for the upcoming season. Isgró has made the transition from Los Pumas 7’s to rugby XV on a full-time basis. TEST DEBUT – Rodrigo Isgró …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP USA Outplay Canada in LA It won’t go down as one of the classic matches in Pacific Nations Cup history, …
Read More »Changes Made to Argentina Roster Ahead of Santa Fé Showdown with Wallabies
Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to Argentina’s roster ahead of the Santa Fé showdown against the Wallaabies. Coming off a last-gasp loss against Australia in La Plata, adjustments have been enforced due to injuries. OUT The international career of Agustín Creevy concluded on Saturday. Creevy announced his retirement …
Read More »Australia Scrape Past Argentina in La Plata Rain
Argentina fell to Australia in the final play of the match on Saturday. Played in rainy La Plata, Australia were 20-19 winners. The Wallabies won with time up via a Ben Donaldson penalty. Referee James Doleman had penalized Mayco Vivas for jumping over a ruck. The decision appeared questionable as …
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