Lucas Caneda scored a second half try for Charente who downed Pro D2 leaders Mont de Marsan this weekend. Played on Friday in Angoulême, the Argentine wingers club came from behind to win a thriller 20-16. Caneda was one of two uncapped Argentine players involved. Both he and Joel Scavali …
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Americas Rankings – September 30 2018
The Americas Rankings have been updated for September 30 2018. They have been recalculated following the completion of international competition this weekend. Argentina’s home defeat against New Zealand does not see any change in the rankings. Argentina’s ranking going into the match was 79.02 points. New Zealand’s 92.52 was too …
Read More »Guatemala Defeat Costa Rica
Playing at home Guatemala defeated Costa Rica to home the 2018 Sudamérica 4 Naciones B. The match saw the 20th ranked side in the Americas playing at home against the 22nd ranked side. Guatemala’s 18-12 victory will see rankings points exchanged in their favor. Today’s fixture kicked-off the tier 2 …
Read More »Rugby Championship – Argentina vs New Zealand Highlights
New Zealand claimed the 2018 Rugby Championship crown by defeating Argentina on Saturday evening. The 35-17 victory sees the All Blacks flying across the Atlantic Ocean to take-on South Africa already as this year’s champions. The All Blacks’ win was based on their performance in the opening quarter. While not …
Read More »Delguy To Miss Facing Australia
Bautista Delguy is to miss facing Australia. The Pumas right winger was injured playing for Argentina against New Zealand in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening. Having taken a knock to the head by Codie Taylor he was forced off according to protocol with Sebastián Cancelliere replacing him in the opening …
Read More »Outplayed Argentina fall to New Zealand in Buenos Aires
An outplayed Argentina fell to New Zealand in Buenos Aires this evening. The 35-17 victory was both comprehensive and deserved. Los Pumas were short of the levels produced in prior outings in this year’s Rugby Championship. Scoring first today was Argentina. It came in the form of a Nicolás Sánchez …
Read More »Urdapilleta Magic Completes Miracle Comeback Against Toulouse
Benjamín Urdapilleta magic completed a miracle comeback win today against Toulouse. The Argentine fly half brought Castres back from 22-3 down to a stunning 26-22 victory. Urdapilleta was at the helm, scoring 16 points. Having missed his first shot at goal, Urdapilleta would make amends. His opening points came in there …
Read More »Rugby Championship – South Africa vs Australia Highlights
Following on from winning in New Zealand, South Africa claimed back-to-back wins in the Rugby Championship today, defeating Australia in Port Elizabeth. The 23-12 victory consolidates South Africa in second position while Australia are bottom behind Argentina. Los Pumas are to face New Zealand this evening in Buenos Aires. A …
Read More »Venezuela Out of Sudamérica 4 Naciones B
Venezuela are officially out of the Sudamérica 4 Naciones B. Their non-involvement has seen the tournament reduced from four to three competing countries. As reported by Americas Rugby News Venezuela’s players faced the prospect of being denied entrance into Guatemala after their visas had not been accepted. Now on the …
Read More »Argentina make changes for Americas Pacific Challenge
A strong Argentina XV will take part in the Americas Pacific Challenge. Several players have joined the group who were not part of the original training squad announced. Most notable among the additions are captain Lautaro Bavaro, Jaguares flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, and sevens star Matías Osadczuk. There are three …
Read More »Bennett replaces Leader in USA Select squad
The USA has made another late change to their Select XV squad for the Americas Pacific Challenge. San Diego Legion flyhalf Tadhg Leader has withdrawn and replaced by another player who qualifies on residency, Australia native Harry Bennett. After impressing with the Sacramento Express during the 2016 PRO season, Bennett …
Read More »Arrows to play New England Free Jacks in Halifax
Major League Rugby‘s newest team – the Ontario Arrows – will play a friendly against the New England Free Jacks in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, October 20. The match is slated for a 2pm kickoff at Wanderers Grounds, the same venue that hosted Canada and the USA in June. …
Read More »McCormick Cup Preview – Brantford Harlequins vs Markham Irish
The 65th Ontario Senior Men’s Club Championship Final will be played on Saturday as the Brantford Harlequins play the Markham Irish at Fletcher’s Fields. Brantford are looking to make it three in a row after back-to-back Cup Final wins over Toronto Scottish and Balmy Beach. Irish last lifted the cup …
Read More »NOLA sign South African center Tristan Blewett
The New Orleans Gold have signed South African provincial player Tristan Blewett for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Johannesburg, the 22-year-old developed in the Sharks age-grade program and appeared in six Currie Cup matches in 2017. He joined the Kings earlier this month and started against the …
Read More »RFU Championship – Week 5 Preview
There are a couple new Americas players signed up for Greene King IPA Championship teams but Robbie Povey and Cam Dolan won’t be rushed into action in Week 5. Others are disabled list but eight North American internationals are set to play over the weekend, four each on Friday and …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 6 Preview
The Top 14 season rolls on. In week 6 of France’s elite competition it is derby time. All but one of the matches see neighboring clubs battling it out. The following preview details the involvement of players from the Americas. Kicking-off week 6 will be Toulouse vs Castres. The Saturday …
Read More »Costa Rica Ready for Sudamérica 4 Naciones B
Costa Rica is ready for the Sudamérica 4 Naciones B. From Sunday September 30 to Saturday October 06 the Sudamericano 4 Naciones will take place in Guatemala City. Scheduled to compete are Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and Venezuela. Yet the competition may not involve Venezuela. Despite Venezuela having been the …
Read More »Chileans Linked to Major League Rugby
A groundbreaking week for South America saw Uruguayan players linked to moves to Major League Rugby (MLR). Texas clubs Austin Elite and Houston SaberCats are set to be the homes of Andrés Vilaseca and Santiago Arata. The pair were two of three Teros who were initially linked to moves to the …
Read More »English Premiership – Week 5 Preview
The English Premiership continues this weekend. In week 5 of the competition matches will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of players from the Americas. The opening fixture will take place in England’s north on Friday. Involved as a replacement for the Newcastle Falcons …
Read More »Pro 14 – Week 5 Preview
Week 5 of the Pro 14 will be played on Friday and Saturday. This weekend’s matches see rugby being played in Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. In the Welsh capital on Friday the Cardiff Blues play host to the Cheetahs. The …
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