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Argentina played scintillating rugby on the opening day of the 2025 Hong Kong 7’s. Played at the new Kai Tak Stadium, Los Pumas 7’s were on fire; the South Americans racked up two huge wins. The Americas’ other Men’s competitors did not perform so well while there were mixed results …

South American tries were on display this past weekend in France. Santiago Arata, Joaquín Oviedo, Jerónimo de la Fuente and Lucas Paulos were try scorers in round 18 of the Top 14. Others had try assists including wingers Mateo Carreras and Bautista Delguy for opposing teams. The season has been …

Carlo Mignot will make his debut for Biarritz on Friday. The 22-year-old will start for the Pro D2 side in his first appearance in the French second division. He has been named to play inside center for Biarritz against Valence Romans. Mignot, who is from France, was recited by Os …

Day One of the Perth Sevens was historic for Uruguay. Los Teros Sevens overcame heavyweights Fiji and New Zealand to go top of Pool C with one round remaining. Uruguay’s win over Fiji was just the second ever while the victory over New Zealand marked the first time that Uruguay …

Nafi Ma’afu will be staying in France for at least the next two years. As first reported by French media outlet Sud Ouest, the 25-year-old has signed an extension with Pro D2 side Biarritz that runs through the 2026-27 season. He had been linked with a potential move to Bayonne …

Benetton pulled-off a shock upset win on Saturday. The Italians were 32-25 winners over two-time former European Champions Cup winners La Rochelle. The match-winner was Argentine; uncapped hooker Bautista Bernasconi was a 49th minute replacement. He scored a 66th minute try. Neither side scored again after the conversion. Bernasconi and …

The 2025 Six Nations is a rugby competition contested between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The respective player rosters contain a variety of nationalities. Some have a high percentage of homegrown players while others contain a wide range of Foreign-Born / Produced Players.   BACKGROUND TO WORLD RUGBY ELIGIBILITY …

Ignacio Calles to Bayonne is a done deal. Rugby Rama report that Bayonne have tabled a three-year-deal for the Pumas loose head prop. The contract will begin at the end of the 2024-2025 Top 14 season. This will see Calles moving clubs at the end of the ongoing French season …

Matías Moroni has completed a move from Argentina to France. The move was reported by La Montagne; Benjamin Pommier reported that Brive and Moroni agreed to terms after a few phone calls. The deal was on December 20. Moroni arrived in France and joined Brive in January. The move to …

2025 started on a huge high for three Pumas who play their rugby in Europe. A trio of Argentines were try scorers in the first matches of the year in England and France. The positive start to the year comes with 2025 to be pivotal as Los Pumas will look …