Benjamín Urdapilleta stated for Castres today. The Tarns completed a 29-23 home win over 2017 champions Clermont. The former Puma was at the forefront of Castres’ win, scoring 19 points. Back to his best, Urdapilleta stood up today. The 31-year-old was calm and collected, winning the match for his club. …
Read More »Tomás Cubelli Sidelined With Fractured Vertebrae
Argentina’s preparation for the final Rugby Championship fixture has started badly. Before the team begins officially training they must wait on the availability of three starters from Saturday’s match against New Zealand. Tomás Cubelli will not play while Guido Petti and Nicolás Sánchez are both in doubt to face Australia. …
Read More »Imhoff Scores in Racing 92 Home Defeat
Rosario flier Juan Imhoff scored in Racing 92’s home defeat against Lyon on Saturday. Playing out of position at fullback, the 35-time capped Puma scored a 58th minute try. The score came with Lyon holding a 10 point lead. It was not sufficient for Racing 92 to stop the visitors …
Read More »Argentina Crushed by Early New Zealand Blitz
Argentina were crushed by an early New Zealand blitz in Buenos Aires. The All Blacks demonstrated their abilities early on and had fun doing so, running-out 36-10 winners in front of a packed Estadio Vélez Sarsfield. So good was new Zealand’s start that they had the win in the bag …
Read More »Uruguay vs Argentina XV 2017 – Match Highlights
Uruguay and Argentina’s official ‘A’ side, the Argentina XV, contested the Final of the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Played on Friday evening in Colonia del Sacramento the thrilling fixture went down to the wire. For a complete match report click here.
Read More »Los Pumas 7’s Slump to 6th Place Finish in Germany
Los Pumas 7’s slumped to a 6th place finish in Germany. Day Two of the Oktoberfest 7’s saw Argentina losing to both Fiji and Germany. In between, Los Pumas 7’s recorded a victory over Ireland. Fiji started well against Argentina. The Pacific Islanders raced out to a 10-0 lead thanks …
Read More »Argentina XV Crowned 2017 South American Champions
The Argentina XV has been crowned 2017 South American Champions. Argentina’s official ‘A’ side defeated Uruguay in a thriller this evening, winning 38-33. The victory came by virtue of a last-gasp try from winger Franco Cuaranta. His score broke Uruguayan hearts, though captain Juan Manuel Gaminara made it known that …
Read More »Argentina, Chile Feature in Oktoberfest 7’s Day One
Argentina and Chile were both involved in Day one of the Oktoberfest 7’s. The two day tournament is a special event being held in Munich, Germany. The two South American countries had satisfactory opening day performances. Argentina had matches against Germany, Uganda and England. Los Pumas 7’s began well, overcoming …
Read More »Top 14 – Round 6 Preview
Round 6 of the Top 14 takes place this weekend. The French championship has been unpredictable so far this season and more surprises may well transpire in on Saturday and Sunday. Seven Americas players have been named thus far with as many as a dozen set to take part across …
Read More »Aviva Premiership – Round 5 Preview
Round 5 of the Aviva Premiership takes place this weekend. Matches in the English Domestic League will be played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Americas will have a presence of players involved. The high-flying Newcastle Falcons are eyeing up another win. They have home advantage later on today against …
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