With scrum-halves out through injury, there could be an opening for a scrum-half for the Rugby World Cup. Argentina is set to take three scrum-halves to the tournament in France in September and October. Of them two are considered certain – Gonzalo Bertranou and Tomás Cubelli. Bertranou is out for …
Read More »Players who can change countries / allegiance for World Cup 2023
World Rugby’s approval of eligibility law changes may bring substantial changes for Rugby World Cup 2023. Players are able to represent a second country following a three-year stand-down period from their last binding representative appearance for their first country. In other words, there are players from both RWC 2019 and / …
Read More »World Cup Radar – URUGUAY – February 08, 2023
The build up to Rugby World Cup 2023 continues. Uruguay’s preparations have gone smoothly; players are being conditioned to be at their peak for the tournament. Most of them are home based, all of them are homegrown. Esteban Meneses has been careful to respond to the media as to what …
Read More »Benetton sign Argentine hooker Bautista Bernasconi until 2025
Benetton’s healthy supply of Argentine players has grown. Another Argentine hooker will play in the European elite. Benetton have signed 21-year-old Bautista Bernasconi on a deal from 2023-2025. The move will be the first foreign experience for Bernasconi. In terms of Argentine players, Benetton leads the United Rugby Championship (URC). …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Argentina the Champions of Hamilton Sevens Los Pumas 7’s started 2023 with a bang. The Argentines are the champions …
Read More »World Cup Radar – ARGENTINA – January 11, 2023
There is less than nine months to go until Argentina face England at the World Cup. The fixture is the pivotal match in Pool D. The group also contains Chile, Japan, and Samoa. Los Pumas will play the matches in the order of England, Samoa, Chile and Japan. Argentina has …
Read More »Pumas prospect Lucas Bur heading for Dallas
Another young Argentine prospect is bound for Dallas. Former Pumitas lock Lucas Bur will play for the Jackals in the 2023 Major League Rugby season, following a host of his countrymen to Choctaw Stadium. He makes the move from the Italian Top 10 where he suited up for Rovigo this …
Read More »Up and Under ** Special Edition ** World Cup 2023 Pumas
In a special edition of Up and Under, ARN looks at the Pumas at the start of the World Cup year. As is the norm of Up and Under, the article covers the best and worst; however, this edition looks at Argentine players in the test arena and how they …
Read More »Dogos confirm local Córdoba players for Super Rugby Americas
An initial list of roster members for Dogos in Super Rugby Americas can be confirmed. Nineteen players are included, all of whom are from Córdoba rugby clubs. Eleven of the players are contracted to Los Dogos with the eight others being roster reserve players. The names include former Súper Liga Americana …
Read More »Top Argentine Scrum-Half in Danger of Missing World Cup
A top Argentine scrum-half is in danger of missing out on Rugby World Cup 2023. Gonzalo García was injured this past weekend playing in the European Challenge Cup. He requires surgery; he left the field in the 78th minute in Zebre’s 24-21 loss against Toulon. García tore the cruciate ligaments …
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