This week we had a fine game in Colonia to provide some options as Uruguay very nearly got the best of the Argentina XV in the Sudamérica Rugby Cup final. The senior Pumas were no match for New Zealand and contribute only two players, while a handful of others come …
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Petti Ruled Out of Facing Australia
Guido Petti has been ruled out of facing Australia. The second-rower was injured in the final minute of Argentina’s home match against New Zealand this past Saturday. The injury has been diagnosed as a clavicular acromion sprain. Petti was unable to train with the side in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. In …
Read More »Stephen Larkham: “Wallabies aren’t underestimating Pumas”
Australian Assistant Coach Stephen Larkham has said the “Wallabies aren’t underestimating Pumas.” The Rugby World Cup 1999 champion insists that the South Americans’ world ranking is not a reflection of how good they are. Center Samu Kerevi notes that “Argentina have been playing pretty well.” He points out that while …
Read More »Lavanini Sets New Pumas Yellow Card Record
On Saturday Tomás Lavanini set a new Pumas record for the most number of yellow cards. His first half yellow carding against New Zealand brought his overall record to 6 for Argentina. No Pumas player has received more temporary suspensions in history. The concerning high number of yellow cards comes …
Read More »Tonga ready to tackle Americas Pacific Challenge
Tonga have sent 28 players as part of their national ‘A’ squad to take part in the Americas Pacific Challenge in Montevideo. Coaching the team is former Ikale Tahi lock Isi Fatani, a 1999 World Cup veteran. Hooker Sione Lolohea will continue his role as captain. This will be Tonga’s …
Read More »Hourcade’s Horrendous Defense in Rugby Championship
The 2017 Rugby Championship has not gone well for Argentina. The scrum frailties and discipline have been well documented. What has not is the horrendous defense with Daniel Hourcade’s side being one try away from a record. With one match left to play Argentina have conceded 26 tries in the …
Read More »Healy and Mack to lead Seattle Seawolves
Tony Healy and Phil Mack are headed to Major League Rugby. The Canadian duo led the BC Bears to MacTier Cup glory in the Canadian Rugby Championship earlier this year in their first season in charge. They will now reprise their roles south of the border with Tony Healy taking …
Read More »Inexperienced Samoa head to Americas Pacific Challenge
Samoa will send a young ‘A’ team with very little international experience to Montevideo to take part in the Americas Pacific Challenge. The squad is comprised entirely of domestic-based players coming from a new regional tournament dubbed the Super 9, which replaced the old national provincial competition. It’s an important …
Read More »2 Years To Go – USA: The Forwards
There are now two years to go until the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan and while a lot can happen in that time, narrowing down squad selection will already be on the minds of international selectors with a finite number of elite level games available to fine tune and …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Uruguay Los Teros lot but were extremely close, falling in the final play of the game against the Argentina XV. This would …
Read More »Gary Gold recruited as USA Head Coach
Gary Gold has been recruited as USA Head Coach, USA Rugby has confirmed. The South African will take charge of the Men’s Eagles, joining from Aviva Premiership club the Worcester Warriors. Gold takes up the position on the back of a vast coaching career covering almost two decades. His first …
Read More »Bertranou Replaces Cubelli for Australia Test
Gonzalo Bertranou has been called-up by Argentina. He replaces Tomás Cubelli who suffered a fractured 5th vertebrae against New Zealand on Saturday. It is a first ever opportunity for Bertranou to play in a Rugby Championship match. From Los Tordos club in Mendoza, Bertranou is literally going straight from club …
Read More »Socino Slices Open London Irish
Juan Pablo Socino sliced open London Irish on Friday. The Argentine international scored the opening try for the Newcastle Falcons in their 29-17 home victory. So impressive has the Falcons’ start to the season been that the club is tied for top spot. This represents the best start to an …
Read More »Wyles Double Downs Worcester
USA Eagles Great, Chris Wyles scored a double to help Saracens down Worcester on Friday. The former USA captain played the match on the left wing, scoring tries on both wings and in both halves. The fixture was an away match for Saracens. The 2017 European Champions Cup winners have …
Read More »MacGinty Prominent as Sale Sharks Demolish Gloucester
AJ MacGinty was prominent as the Sale Sharks demolished Gloucester on Friday. The 57-10 win Sale’s biggest in the Aviva Premiership in fourteen years. As a result, the Sale Sharks gained five competition points and occupy 7th position in the Aviva Premiership. Gloucester are not so fortunate, sitting in 10th …
Read More »Proyecto Alcatraz Crowned Champions of Venezuela
Proyecto Alcatraz have been crowned champions of Venezuela. The club won the 2017 national club championship, downing Los Tigres de Cabimas 30-18 in the final. Played at the Hacienda Santa Teresa, Estadio Aragua Proyecto Alcatraz underlined their status as Venezuela~s best as the completed a treble. The club won the …
Read More »Urdapilleta Stars as Castres Down Clermont
Benjamín Urdapilleta stated for Castres today. The Tarns completed a 29-23 home win over 2017 champions Clermont. The former Puma was at the forefront of Castres’ win, scoring 19 points. Back to his best, Urdapilleta stood up today. The 31-year-old was calm and collected, winning the match for his club. …
Read More »Tomás Cubelli Sidelined With Fractured Vertebrae
Argentina’s preparation for the final Rugby Championship fixture has started badly. Before the team begins officially training they must wait on the availability of three starters from Saturday’s match against New Zealand. Tomás Cubelli will not play while Guido Petti and Nicolás Sánchez are both in doubt to face Australia. …
Read More »Imhoff Scores in Racing 92 Home Defeat
Rosario flier Juan Imhoff scored in Racing 92’s home defeat against Lyon on Saturday. Playing out of position at fullback, the 35-time capped Puma scored a 58th minute try. The score came with Lyon holding a 10 point lead. It was not sufficient for Racing 92 to stop the visitors …
Read More »Argentina Crushed by Early New Zealand Blitz
Argentina were crushed by an early New Zealand blitz in Buenos Aires. The All Blacks demonstrated their abilities early on and had fun doing so, running-out 36-10 winners in front of a packed Estadio Vélez Sarsfield. So good was new Zealand’s start that they had the win in the bag …
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