Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Argentine flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 33-year-old arrives from South Africa where he has most recently been playing for the Sharks in the Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship. ‘Tito’, as he is known, is …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – South Africa vs Argentina – ARN Guide
South Africa host Argentina in the sixth and final round of the 2022 Rugby Championship. The match has plenty on the line; South Africa need to win against Argentina while New Zealand need to win against Australia. Such has been the outcome of matches in the tournament that the reverse …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Changes to Los Pumas for Durban
Los Pumas are traveling to Durban with changes. The roster sees seven players from the roster for the Buenos Aires test match missing from the group that will prepare in Durban for the final match of the 2022 Rugby Championship. Props Thomas Gallo and Santiago Medrano return to their respective …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Eagles Ready to Fire at Women’s World Cup Kate Zackary will captain 1 32-women roster at the Rugby World …
Read More »South Africa come out on top over Argentina in Buenos Aires
South Africa were the better team on Saturday in Buenos Aires.. Played at the Estadio Libertadores de América, the Springboks completed a bonus point 36-20 win over Los Pumas. It came after a strong opening half from the visitors and an even second half. Argentina had the better of South …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Argentina vs South Africa – ARN Guide
Argentina play host to South Africa in round five of the 2022 Rugby Championship. The match is the first between Los Pumas and South Africa of the year and the first in Argentina since 2019. Both teams enter having split their respective series 1-1 against both Australia and New Zealand. …
Read More »Pumas vs Springboks moved across town in Buenos Aires
The upcoming Rugby Championship match between Argentina and South Africa has been relocated across town in Buenos Aires. The match was scheduled to be played at the Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield but has been moved to the Estadio Libertadores de América. The date and kick-off remain as previously scheduled. The …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Best Ever from Uruguay Sevens Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the …
Read More »Fiji outpace field to claim Melrose Cup in Cape Town
Fiji proved a class apart at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, cruising to a 29-12 win over New Zealand in the Final to claim their third Melrose Cup. Argentina were the top Americas side in the competition, finishing in 5th place, with Uruguay also securing a top-10 …
Read More »MLR talent stays sharp in American Rugby Premiership
The new season of the revamped American Rugby Premiership kicked off on Saturday. This year’s competition sees North and South conferences with four teams each. The North is comprised of traditional club sides while the South includes three Major League Rugby academy teams. All eight teams featured players with MLR …
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