Hidden behind the anticipation for the Rugby World Cup in September is the start of the new professional club season in Europe. With many teams already returning to preseason training, the majority of contracts have been wrapped up. Further signings are expected to be minimal until the end of the World …
Read More »Berchesi joins Los Teros from France
Capped 12 times by Uruguay Berchesi is one of Uruguay’s leading players. In matches with Berchesi as the starting fly half Uruguay have a record of six wins, four losses and one draw. His valuable contrbution of 42 points in the home and away repechage series against Russia ultimately saw Los …
Read More »Officials named for World Cup pool matches
The officials for the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup have been named. The appointments for the Americas teams are as follows: ARGENTINA Sept 20 – v New Zealand – Wembley Stadium, London Referee: Wayne Barnes (RFU) Assistants: J.P. Doyle (RFU) & Angus Gardner (ARU) TMO: George Ayoub …
Read More »Rodrigo Capó Ortega pulls out of World Cup to be with pregnant wife
The recent controversy of Rodrigo Capó Ortega pulling out of playing for his native Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup has seen French club Castres criticized by members of the press. Calls of the Top 14 harming the global game and for the club to be punished were made on …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol. 1, Iss. 3): Time to re-think World Cup Repechage?
Uruguay’s return to the Rugby World Cup in 2015 ends a twelve year absence. Getting to the World Cup required intercontinental matches firstly against the USA and secondly against Hong Kong before reaching the final against Russia. The home and away series between Uruguay and Russia was, at the time, between …
Read More »Video – Gastón Mieres creates try vs Romania
Uruguay’s return to the Rugby World Cup is now less than three months away. When Uruguay face Wales in Cardiff it will bring to an end a twelve year wait. Not a lot is expected from the South Americans due in large part to the group being arguably the toughest in …
Read More »England to Train in Colorado
The English National team is set to visit Colorado to train in their preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The side, which should challenge for the World Cup title, will be in Glendale, Colorado for two weeks starting on July 13th for training. With an altitude of 5280 feet …
Read More »Uruguay fall to Emerging Italy to close Tbilisi Cup campaign
Uruguay’s participation in the 2015 Tbilisi Cup came to an end this afternoon. In losing 23-13 against Emerging Italy the South Americans campaign was winless but, nevertheless, brought with it vital preparation for the World Cup. Uruguay played well in the opening half, particularly in defense and had a solid …
Read More »Los Teros Change Seven for Emerging Italy
Los Teros will face Emerging Italy on Sunday in the final round of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup in Georgia. The competition serves as vital preparation for squad members of the four competing countries ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made seven changes for …
Read More »Pan Am Games Pools & Schedule
In just over three weeks, the Rugby Sevens portion of the 2015 Pan Am Games will take place in Toronto. Played at Exhibition Stadium, as it will be known during the Games, the stadium is one of five competition venues that are part of CIBC Pan Am Park. The Men’s and Women’s …
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