Facundo Isa has been named Argentine Player of the Year for 2016. The Santiago del Estero No 8 was selected over two other finalists. He was awarded with the Olimpia de Plata award for his performances for Los Jaguares and Los Pumas. Aged 23 Isa replaced Leonardo Senatore as Argentina’s …
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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 CALIFORNIA CUP With PRO Rugby Season Two still a few months away, American fans on the west coast have a new …
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Daniel Hourcade is set to hold talks with Tomás de la Vega. The Argentine Head Coach will meet with de la Vega, the player has confirmed. The 26-year-old recently won player of the year in the Campeonato Argentino. de la Vega captained Buenos Aires to the national provincial title last …
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The Uruguay XV defeated Alto Valle this afternoon to win promotion in the Campeonato Argentino. The 31-27 victory sees Uruguay’s ‘A’ side rising from the third to the second division of Argentina’s provincial championship. In 2017 the Uruguay XV will play in the ‘Ascenso A’ division. The match was eagerly …
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Uruguay’s official ‘A’ side, the Uruguay XV will play for promotion in the Campeonato Argentino. Following a highly successful campaign in the third division, the Uruguay XV will face Alto Valle in repechage. The winner will play in the second division of Argentina’s Provincial Championship in 2017. The Oscar Duran …
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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 Buenos Aires Buenos Aires are once again Argentine Provincial champions. Former international flanker Tomás de la Vega led Buenos Aires to a …
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Buenos Aires are the Argentine provincial champions. The team captained by Tomás de la Vega ran out 9-5 winners over Córdoba in the Campeonato Argentino Final on Saturday. De la Vega lifted the Ángel Guastella Cup to complete national activities for the year. The former Pumas flanker was one of …
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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. Unlike previous editions this week sees Up, Under, and a third category – Buried. The reason for this are the circumstances that transpired in …
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The Uruguay XV remain unbeaten in the Campeonato Argentino. After three rounds Uruguay’s official ‘A’ side has three bonus point victories to lead the competition. The Uruguay XV won away to Lagos on Saturday. The convincing 45-3 victory sees the Bariloche-based side remaining winless so far this season. For the …
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The second round of the Campeonato Argentino took place on Saturday. It saw the Uruguay XV making it two from two as they defeated Oeste 43-27. The Uruguay XV is seeking promotion to play at the elite level. Last season the club narrowing missed out but has started this year’s …
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