One of Argentina’s greatest wins came in 1987 against Australia. The match was game two of a two test series in Buenos Aires. The Wallabies and Los Pumas compete to a 19-19 draw in game one. As such the winner of game two would claim the series. The match took …
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Relive three RWC Classic Full Matches this weekend
With Covid-19 sending countries into lock down mode sporting activities have been suspended. Good news is in, however, as three RWC classic matches are to be streamed for free in full this coming weekend. They are from three different RWCs. The most recent is the classic encounter in which Uruguay …
Read More »Former Canada captain Brett Beukeboom announces retirement
Brett Beukeboom has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby. At just 29 years old the decision comes as a surprise and follows that of fellow Canadian international and clubmate Matt Evans. The Cornish Pirates captain was to make the announcement at the end of the season, but with the RFU …
Read More »MLR to pay players despite Coronavirus shutdown
Major League Rugby will pay their players despite cancelling the remainder of the 2020 season due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Only five weeks were complete but salaried players will receive their full contracted amounts. League commissioner George Killebrew took to social media to confirm that the MLR Board of …
Read More »Bristol chasing Uruguay and Arrows No8 Manuel Diana
An English Premiership club is interested in the services of Uruguay’s World Cup No8. The Bristol Bears are on the trail of Manuel Diana of the Toronto Arrows. Now with 25 caps, he broke into test rugby during RWC 2019 cycle. Diana overtook long-time starter Alejandro Nieto as Los Teros’ …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Martín Landajo vs New Zealand 2012
Argentina’s first home try against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship was special. It was not only a notable accomplishment, but it was also an excellent try. The score came from a set move from a lineup wherein four pairs of hands linked before Lucas González Amorosino broke the defense. …
Read More »Olympics officially postponed to 2021
The Olympic Games scheduled to begin on July 24 in Tokyo have been officially postponed. Just two days after the International Olympic Committee had set a four-week deadline to make a final decision, the decision has been made to move the world’s largest sporting event to 2021. A new date …
Read More »Full Match Italy vs Argentina 2017
The year 2017 was not the greatest for Argentina. Los Pumas had an overall record of 2-10 for the year. A lot was not falling into place. This included an uninspiring Super Rugby campaign and a selection policy of Jaguares-only for Los Pumas. Argentina’s trip to Florence, Italy was a …
Read More »Rugby Doctors Saving Lives in Argentina
Former Puma Dr. Alejandro Allub says that that the worst is to come in 15 days. The RWC 1999 second-rower is seeing with his own eyes the Covid-19 pandemic in Argentine hospitals. The 30 time capped Puma was in a serious condition himself during his playing days. He suffered a …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Chris Wyles vs Italy
The USA Eagles went 1-3 at RWC 2011. Their final match was against Italy in Nelson, New Zealand. The match gave the North Americans a chance at winning two games in a RWC for the first time. Based on the early-goings they had a chance at doing so. The try …
Read More »MLR 2020 Missing Men XV
The 2020 Major League Rugby season came to an abrupt end last week after just five rounds. Its cancellation meant that several players who were awaiting visa clearance made no appearances at all. Others were yet to return from preseason injuries. Below we identify a team full of players signed …
Read More »Full Match – Uruguay vs Russia 2014
Uruguay booked their tickets to England and Wales with a home win over Russia in October 2014. The match was the return fixture of a home-and-away series in the final round of RWC 2015 repechage qualifying. In game one of the series, Russia won by a single point in the …
Read More »Former Scotland RWC scrum-half Warns of Covid-19
Former Scotland captain and scrum-half, Rory Lawson has warned of Covid-19. The 31 time capped international, who appeared in two RWCs tweeted that: “Symptoms I’ve had over the past week – temp of 38.8, sweats, shivers, body aches, cough, sore throat, short of breath, physically drained & the inability to …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Carlos Arboleya vs Fiji 2015
One of the lasting moments from RWC 2019 was Uruguay’s famous win over Fiji in Kamaishi. The historic upset was a rematch from RWC 2015 when the teams met in Milton Keynes, England. On that occasion Fiji were playing their fourth, and final, pool match and Uruguay were playing their …
Read More »Canada pulls out of Olympics as IOC set deadline
Canada will not be participating on the Tokyo Olympics if the games go ahead as planned on July 24. An official statement from the Canadian Olympic Committee has called on the International Olympic Committee to postpone the games for one year. The announcement comes just hours after IOC President Thomas …
Read More »Full Match – Chile vs Uruguay 2015
Uruguay used the 2015 South American A Championship to prepare for RWC 2014. It was their first RWC tournament appearance since 2003. Chile were looking to cause an upset and they succeed in doing so, winning 30-15 at the Parque Mahuida in Santiago, Chile. The upset result gave Chile their …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – DTH van der Merwe vs Italy 2015
Canada’s second match of RWC 2015 was against Italy in Leeds, England. The matach was a nail-bitter with the Tier 1 side claiming a 23-18 win over the North Americans. Despite being the underdogs, Canada were the more expansive of the two sides on the day. A case in point …
Read More »August Target for 2020 Americas Rugby Championship
August is the target for international competition in the Americas. The annual mid-year internationals are set to be cancelled as World Rugby will inevitably call-off the 2020 July Internationals. Uruguayan rugby journalist Ignacio Chans spoke with Sudamérica Rugby President, Sebastián Piñeyrúa about all things Sudamérica Rugby. The region is presently …
Read More »Full Match – Canada vs England ‘A’ 2004
The second edition of the now-defunct Churchill Cup took place in 2004. There were only two rounds, both taking place in Alberta, Canada. The straight knockout format saw Canada facing England ‘A’ at Calgary Rugby Park for a spot in the final hosted in Edmonton the following weekend. Canada were …
Read More »u20 Americas Rugby Championship postponed
The inaugural under-20 Americas Rugby Championship has been postponed. Set to be hosted by Uruguay in June, the age grade edition of the established Americas competition was also to act as a qualifier for the World Rugby u20 Trophy for Canada and the USA. A target date has not been …
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