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The opening day of Round 2 of the HSBC Sevens Series in Cape Town saw a few surprise results, none more than Canada’s 19-all draw with New Zealand. Pat Kay’s conversion of a late Justin Douglas try made for a tense finale but neither side would come away with the …

Paul Ryan named South Africa as his favorites to set the pace on the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series and following the opening tournament in Dubai his predictions look spot-on. The Blitzbokke cruised through Day Two to lift the title, smashing both New Zealand and Wales before meeting Fiji in the …

It’s safe to say Day One in Dubai did not go as planned for the three Americas teams taking part. Argentina, Canada, and the USA managed only two wins between them as they struggled to find their rhythm in their return to the HSBC Sevens Series. As such no Americas …

Argentina’s scrum showed notable improvement this month. Against Japan, Wales, Scotland and England the Pumas were able to push back all opposition. Unlike in the past there is not one front-row combination that is the tock of the scrum. Instead Argentina has different players with different attributes. Ramiro Herrera is …

Los Pumas are facing an historic November Tour whitewash in Europe. Never before haveLos Pumas lost all November Internationals in Europe in an end-of-year tour. Known in Europe as the Autumn Internationals, the month of November has been used every year since Rugby World Cup 1999. Each and every year …

Nicolás Sánchez has been clared of foul play. The Argentine fly half was cited for allegedly striking an opponent in the 77th minute of Saturday’s test match against Scotland. The Disciplinary Committee viewed video footage of the incident, listened to evidence and representations from and on behalf of the player, …

Matías Orlando was a stand-out in an otherwise underwhelming performance from Argentina. The Tucumán outside center scored Argentina’s one try and also made a clear line break. His break was the only near try by either side in the opening half. His performance was not only impressive based on attack.  Orlando …

On Saturday Scotland and Argentina met for the first time in over two years. The fixture was of vital importance to both teams due to World Rankings. Argentina entered the match in 8th and Scotland 9th. With seedings for the draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 closing in May 2017 this …

Argentine fly half Nicolás Sánchez has been cited by World Rugby for alleged foul play. Making his 50th appearance for his country there Tucumán fly half is alleged to have struck an opponent in the 78th minute. The heated match between Scotland and Argentina involved a number of incidents. Scottish …

Scotland and Argentina battled to the death in Edinburgh this afternoon. Their match was vital for Rugby World Cup 2019 due to World Rankings positions. In winning Scotland return to the Top 8 in rankings, Argentina fall to 9th. As such a tough draw for Japan 2019 can only be …