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 …
Read More »2024 Rugby Championship – Argentina vs Australia – ARN Guide
Argentina play at home for the first time in the 2024 Rugby Championship. Coming off a split series against New Zealand, Los Pumas take-on Australia who lost twice to South Africa at home. The teams meet twice annually in the Rugby Championship, with World Cup years being the exception. Argentina …
Read More »Argentina Makes Changes to Roster for Home Series vs Australia
Felipe Contepomi has updated Argentina’s roster for the home series against Australia. Los Pumas will face the Wallabies in La Plata on Saturday, August 39 and in Santa Fé on Saturday, September 07. The series is the first home opportunity for the South Americans in the 2024 Rugby Championship. The …
Read More »All Blacks 30 Year Unbeaten Streak at Eden Park Under Threat
Argentina’s magnificent victory over New Zealand in Wellington has shaken-up the 2024 Rugby Championship. The accomplishment comes with added spice as the teams prepare to meet again at Eden Park. The Auckland stadium is the unofficial national stadium of New Zealand rugby. The All Blacks have not been beaten at …
Read More »Foreign Born / Produced / Homegrown Players in 2024 Rugby Championship
The 2024 Rugby Championship will be contested by four teams. Two of the four rosters are entirely homegrown while two have a range of Foreign-Born / Produced Players. Players involved for Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are required to meet player eligibility laws. The current World Rugby administration …
Read More »Australia Roster Named for 2024 Rugby Championship
Wallabies Head Coach Joe Schmidt has named a 36-man roster for the 2024 Rugby Championship. Australia’s campaign will begin at home with two test matches against world champions South Africa. The Wallabies face the Springboks in Brisbane on August 10 and in Perth on August 17. The matches follow Australia’s …
Read More »USA looms as potential host of Nations Championship Final
The USA looms as a potential host of the Nations Championship Final. Organizers are looking for a Plan B after staging the event in Doha, Qatar derailed. Doha was involved in exclusive negotiations for the biennial tournament. Writing for City A.M., Matt Hughes reports that an agreement was close to …
Read More »Historic Olympic Medal wins for Canada and the USA
North American rugby has received a major boost after both Canada and the USA reached the podium in the Women’s Sevens at the Paris Olympics. The Maple Leafs produced another stunning upset in the Semi Final to eventually capture a best-ever Silver Medal, while the Eagles then beat the Wallaroos …
Read More »Canada and USA reach Women’s Semi Finals in Paris
North America are guaranteed at least one medal at the Women’s 7s competition in Paris after the USA and Canada each qualified for the Semi Finals. The Eagles knocked off Great Britain in the Quarter Finals while the Maple Leafs produced a stunning upset of home favorites France on Monday. …
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