A win in Tokyo and Argentina will rise to 7th or higher in the World Rankings. Regardless of the scoreline a win of any kind will be sufficient for Argentina to overtake both France and Scotland. Argentina head into the World Rankings in 9th position. It is a lower ranking than …
Read More »Chilean Women’s 7’s Roster for Valentín Martínez
The Chilean Women’s 7’s Roster for Valentín Martínez has been named. The Chileans will play in the traditional tournament this coming weekend in Montevideo. As in prior years the tournament will involve leading women’s sides from the continent. The Chileans will compete in a challenging pool. Their opponents include Argentina …
Read More »Leonardí Earns First Start for Leicester Tigers
Tomás Leonardí has earned his first start for the Leicester Tigers. The former Puma has been named at No8 for the Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Bath on Friday. The Buenos Aires back-rower joined the English club recently. He did so from the Sunwolves, Japan1’s Super Rugby franchise. Aged 29 Leonardí …
Read More »Quesada Set to Resign from Stade Français Amid Turmoil
Gonzalo Quesada is set to resign from Stade Français amid turmoil according to the French press. The former Pumas fly half has until December 31 to activate the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave in June. Reports now suggest he is set to announce his departure …
Read More »Brazil Ready to Roar at Valentín Martínez
The Brazilian women’s Rugby Sevens side is ready to roar at the Valentín Martínez event. Taking place at Carrasco Polo club this coming weekend Brazil will play for the right time since the Olympic Games. Valentín Martínez is an annual event played in Montevideo. It involves senior sides from South …
Read More »Team of the Week
The magic of Pato Fernández was well and truly on display at Stade Amédée Domenech as he led Clermont to a stunning win over Brive at their home fortress. There was strong competition in the outside backs this week, and also at the back of the scrum. A few spots weren’t …
Read More »Las Teras Name Roster for Valentín Martínez
Las Teras Name Roster for Valentín Martínez. Uruguay’s women’s Rugby Sevens side will join Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru in this weekend’s tournament. The prestigious tournament will be played in Montevideo at Carrasco Polo Club. Divided into two pools there are to be a total of eight participants. Uruguay …
Read More »November Internationals Preview – Argentina
After a break for the Rugby World Cup the annual November Internationals are almost here. The Americas are to be well represented with Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay and the USA all playing. Of them Argentina will play the most rugby – four full test matches. 2016 FORM …
Read More »Canada to Face Romania in June 2017
Canada is to face Romania in June 2017, Romanian TV reports have confirmed. Sources have confirmed matches against Japan and Canada though, for the time being no match is in place against the USA. Romania last played against Japan in the 2014 November Internationals. Taking place in Bucharest the Japanese …
Read More »New Blood in Uruguay Roster for November Internationals
New blood has been named in the Uruguay roster for the November Internationals. Los Teros will play a three-match tour of Europe. They will play against Germany, Spain and Romania. The team is to fly out of Montevideo on Sunday November 06. For the tour Head Coach Esteban Meneses has …
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