Argentine players stood up to be noticed this weekend in Europe’s elite. Ahead of the naming of Los Pumas’ roster for November, a flurry of Argentine tries were scored in the Top 14, English Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC). Tries were scored by contemporary Pumas, former Pumas and uncapped …
Read More »Uruguay Missing Key Men for November against Spain, Japan and Romania
Uruguay will be forced to make changes for the November Internationals. Regulars Manuel Ardao, Felipe Etcheverry and Tomás Inciarte will not play for Los Teros writes Uruguayan Rugby Expert, Ignacio Chans. All three will be focusing on work or studies during the three match tour wherein Uruguay face Spain, Japan …
Read More »New Deals for Three South Americans
Three prominent South Americans have signed new deals to remain at their respective clubs. All three are Rugby World Cup players and featured in the July 2024 Internationals. They have signed to stay on at Castres, Bayonne and Miami Sharks respectively. Uruguay’s best player, Santiago Arata has signed to remain …
Read More »Paraguay Advance in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying
With their biggest win over Colombia in over a decade, Paraguay have successfully advanced in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying. Paraguay were 49-18 winners over Colombia on Wednesday in Asunción. The outcome of the match means Paraguay have booked the final spot in the Sudamericano 2025 alongside Brazil, Chile and …
Read More »Andrés Vilaseca Out of November Internationals Following Surgery
Andrés Vilaseca is out of the November Internationals following surgery. The Uruguayan captain underwent surgery, cartilage cleaning and stem cell injections in both knees. Unión Argentina de Rugby Argentina (UAR) medic, Dr. C López performed the surgery. Unión de Rugby del Uruguay (URU) physiotherapist Santiago “Colo” Ramirez was present at …
Read More »November 2024 International Match Appointments for Americas
World Rugby has confirmed the complete appointments of match officials for the the November 2024 Internationals. Argentina’s Damián Schneider is the one Americas official who will take charge of a match. Schneider will officiate France vs Japan in Paris. Saturday, November 09 Hong Kong vs Brazil Referee: Reuben Keane …
Read More »Uruguayan November Dates & Venues Confirmed vs Spain, Japan and Romania
Los Teros will play three test matches in Europe in November. The matches will be part of the November 2024 Internationals. Los Teros will be up against familiar opposition from recent years. The test matches will see the South Americans facing Spain, Japan and Romania. First, Uruguay will face Spain …
Read More »Santiago Arata Scores as Castres upset Toulouse
Castres upset Toulouse on Saturday. The 28-23 win featured a try by Uruguayan scrum-half Santiago Arata. The win moves Castres above Toulouse into this position in the Top 14 after five rounds. Santiago Arata is chasing a second Top 14 title with Castres. He joined Castres from Peñarol in 2020. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Chile Defeat Paraguay in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier The wonderful backdrop of the Andes were in full view as …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Argentina Upset South Africa for Historic Rugby Championship Triple Crown Argentina completed an upset win over South Africa on Saturday …
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