Argentina has recorded monumental rugby wins. The South Americans registered their first win over New Zealand in 2020. It meant that they have beaten every Tier 1 country. Additional wins have followed which mean Los Pumas have beaten all rugby test opponents on multiple occasions. The 2024 team, captained by …
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A British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina may be on the horizon. The possibility has existed without materializing in the 21st Century. However, following Los Pumas’ historic Triple Crown in the 2024 Rugby Championship, an invitation has been made for the British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina. …
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Emiliano Boffelli will miss all of Argentina’s test matches in 2024. The wing / fullback is out for the year and will potentially not play again until March 2025. This means he will not play at all for Los Pumas in 2024. Boffelli had an early end to the 2023-2024 …
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Before Saturday, only two teams had defeated New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in the same year. Los Pumas of 2024 joined Ireland of 2016 & 2022 and England of 2002 & 2003 as teams who have defeated the All Blacks, Wallabies, and Springboks in the same year. Argentina’s three …
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Julián Montoya is Argentina’s fourth player to reach 100 test caps. The starting hooker and captain reaches the mark of 100 caps against Australia in Santa Fé on Saturday, September 07. Montoya will have the honor of leading his country in his 100th appearance. Montoya has reached 100 caps in …
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Franco Molina has signed to continue his playing career in England. The 2020 English Premiership champions have signed the Argentine second-rower for the upcoming season. He joins the Exeter Chiefs with Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins sidelined following knee and shoulder surgeries. TEST DEBUT – FRANCO MOLINA Franco Molina made …
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Argentina’s magnificent victory over New Zealand in Wellington has shaken-up the 2024 Rugby Championship. The accomplishment comes with added spice as the teams prepare to meet again at Eden Park. The Auckland stadium is the unofficial national stadium of New Zealand rugby. The All Blacks have not been beaten at …
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The Vancouver Highlanders will face another international side on Saturday. Following victories over the Canada Selects, Barbados, and Germany, they now square off against a Brazil XV at the Capilano Rugby Club’s home pitch at scenic Klahanie Park. Changes in the front row see Jacob Bossi restored at hooker with …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It identifies the tops and the flops from the past seven days of everything involving Americas Rugby. UP Costa Rica Prepare for RWC Qualifiers with wins over Nicaragua and Peru An historic two weekends saw Costa Rica beating …
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History was made on Sunday. Costa Rica claimed a first-ever win over a South American opponent. Los Ticos were 27-26 winners over Peru. The match was played at the Estadio Nacional in La Sabana, Costa Rica. Costa Rica overcame an 18-12 half-time deficit to write history. The 27-26 victory asked …
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