In this special edition of Up and Under we look specifically at the coaching career of Daniel Hourcade for Argentina. El Huevo had a rollercoaster ride which included both remarkable results as well as dour performances. All told Hourcade was in charge of Argentina for 54 test matches. This covered …
Read More »The Amazing June Internationals Performances of Joe Taufete’e
The June Internationals performances of Joe Taufete’e for the USA were truly amazing. The Eagles hooker played in the wins over Russia and Scotland, being a stand-out performer on both occasions. The USA’s mid-year international campaign saw Taufete’e scoring two tries in both matches that he played in. He may …
Read More »Ardron Starts Against Highlanders in Fiji
Tyler Ardron is to start for the Chiefs against the Highlanders in Fiji on Saturday. The New Zealand teams will play their Super Rugby fixture at ANZ Stadium in Suva. With 8 Super Rugby appearances to his name thus far Ardron’s debut season has been a tremendous success. The Canadian has …
Read More »New Blood From the Hourcade Regime
From October 2013 to June 2018 Los Pumas were coached by Daniel Hourcade. During the Hourcade regime a total of 22 players earned their first caps for Argentina. These players were the new blood from the Hourcade regime. Hourcade’s first match in charge was against England in London in November 2013. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA A perfect 3-0 record in the June test series sees the Eagles as the team of the year front-runners from …
Read More »Canada vs USA – Match Highlights
In the second of two matches between Canada and the USA for 2018, the Eagles impressed. Taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Saturday the visitors from the USA were able to continue their superiority over the Canadians in recent years. The 42-17 result was Canada’s largest ever home loss …
Read More »Contepomi Returns to Leinster As Assistant Backs Coach
Felipe Contepomi is no longer the Head Coach of the Argentina XV. The World Rugby Hall of Famer is instead returning to Leinster to take-up a position as assistant backs coach. The 40-year-old will take-up his new position in Ireland in July. As a player Contepomi wore the colors of …
Read More »Argentina vs Scotland – Match Highlights
Argentina and Scotland met in Resistencia, Chaco on Saturday. The match was the first of two between the countries in 2018, the second will be played in Edinburgh in November. For Argentina their home match marked their third of as many home matches in the June Internationals. Coming off a …
Read More »Americas Rankings – June 24 2018
The June Internationals have come and gone for 2018. With this it is time to update the Americas Rankings for the final time following the end of the test season for those north of the equator. The June 24 edition of the Americas Rankings show further grow for the USA while …
Read More »Guatemala Claim Victory over El Salvador
Guatemala claimed victory over El Salvador on Sunday, winning 48-22 at the Estadio Parque Erick Barrondo. The fixture was a warm-up match for Los Jaguares who are to host the Sudamerica 4 Naciones B this year. The rebranded competition is the new South American B Championship with Guatemala being joined by …
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