Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. The results send Los Teros into the Challenge Final against England on Sunday, and means they will finish no lower than 10th place despite not taking any part in …
Read More »North American Women, Argentina Men advance at RWC 7s
Both Canada and the USA have advanced to the Quarter Finals in the Women’s draw of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. Of the Americas representatives on the Men’s side, however, only Argentina will move ahead following the USA’s loss to Samoa. Canada, Uruguay, and Chile each won …
Read More »Pablo Matera to play in Japan for Honda Heat
Pablo Matera will play in Japan for Honda Heat. The 86-time capped Puma will not play for the Crusaders in 2023; instead, he will play in Asia. The flanker has previously played for the Leicester Tigers, Jaguares, Stade Français and Crusaders. The player from Alumni in Buenos Aires will arrive …
Read More »2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens – ARN Guide
The 8th edition of the Rugby World Cup Sevens takes place at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. Three days of action will see Men’s and Women’s champions crowned on Sunday. It’s the 4th time that the Women’s bracket has been included after being formally added in 2009. Though the World …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Los Pumas Make Changes for Springboks
A roster of 34 players are preparing for Los Pumas’ two Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks. Argentina will have home advantage in the first match in Buenos Aires on Saturday, September 17. The second match will be in Durban on Saturday, September 24. Michael Cheika’s 34-man roster contains returning …
Read More »Up and Under
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 de Goede leads a powerful Canadian roster to the World Cup Sophie de Goede will captain Canada’s squad in …
Read More »New Zealand gain revenge over Argentina in Rugby Championship
New Zealand gained revenge over Argentina in the Rugby Championship. In game two between the teams, the All Blacks dominated on Saturday in Hamilton. The 53-3 win was a powerful response to the 25-18 loss seven days earlier in Christchurch. A different outcome in Hamilton sees the teams now with two …
Read More »2022 Rugby Championship – New Zealand vs Argentina – ARN Guide
New Zealand host Rugby Championship leaders Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday. The match is unchartered waters. Los Pumas are coming off a big win over Australia and a first-ever away win over New Zealand. The All Blacks are under fire; coaches and players have been criticized for performances. New Zealand …
Read More »Moneta and González Rizzoni named to 7s Series Dream Team
Two Argentine stars have been named on the official HSBC Dream Team for the 2021-2022 World Sevens Series. Wing Marcos Moneta and forward Luciano González Rizzoni earned selection after helping Los Pumas to a fourth overall finish on this year’s circuit. Both players were prolific scorers over the course of …
Read More »Dallas names Agustín Cavalieri as new Head Coach
Dallas have unveiled their new Head Coach for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Agustín Cavalieri joins the Jackals from Italy, where he was Forwards Coach of the national men’s u20 side. Originally from Rosario in Argentina, this is the first leading role for the 39-year-old nicknamed ‘Cuca’. Cavalieri enjoyed …
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