Tag Archives: July Internationals

Javier Díaz is departing Argentina to continue his career in Italy. The 25-year-old has signed for Valorugby Emilia to play in the Italian Top 10. He makes the move to Europe after previously having played Super Rugby and Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Díaz played Super Rugby under Mario …

Agustín Ormaechea earned his 50th test cap on Sunday. He did so playing for Uruguay against Chile in a RWC 2023 qualifier. The hard-fought victory saw Ormaechea joining an elite group of players to have won 50 or more caps for Los Teros. He follows in the foot-steps of his …

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 Uruguay set to advance in RWC qualifiers Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in Sunday’s Rugby …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare the men’s test teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The July 18, 2021 edition considers …

Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in today’s Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier in Montevideo. Los Teros were given a fright by Los Cóndores. The match was won 15-10 with Chile held up in the try zone in the final minutes. The match was South America’s pivotal …

South America’s pivotal fixture of the year will take place on Sunday in Montevideo. Uruguay have home advantage against Chile in a Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifier. The two line-ups for the match underline the magnitude of Sunday’s match-up; neither side is taking any chances. Uruguay have named a side …

Argentina were 33-11 winners over Wales today. The result means Los Pumas completed an historic away series win over Wales. The teams competed to a 20-20 draw seven days ago. When added to Argentina’s win over Romania, July 2021 officially marks Argentina’s first unbeaten tour since 1992. Today’s win was …

Samoa will face Argentina at Rugby World Cup 2023. It will mark the first meeting at a RWC between the countries this millennium. They previously met at RWCs 1991 in Pontypridd, Wales; 1995 in East London, South Africa; and 1999 in Llanelli, Wales. Samoa qualified for RWC 2023 earlier today …

Seven days after a 20-20 draw, the Dragons and Los Pumas meet again in a series decider in Cardiff, Wales. Quite simply, the winner on Saturday will secure a series victory. For Argentina there is also the historical prospect of completing a European tour unbeaten. Wales enter the match with …

USA Eagles back row Riekert Hattingh has received a four-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher during Saturday’s test match in Dublin. Hattingh received a red card from referee Mathieu Raynal after the incident part-way through the second half. The Seattle Seawolves captain will therefore miss the …