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A tremendous performance from Uruguay saw Los Teros toppling the Fiji Warriors this afternoon in Montevideo. The 29-10 win was a dream start to the host side looking to defend their Nations Cup title. The victory was the latest of what has been a historic run over a sustained period. …

The Argentina XV were 19-8 winners over Emerging Italy today. The 11 point win starts the team’s Nations Cup campaign with the planned result. The rugby played, though, was less than impressive. The Argentina XV played all the rugby in what was a dreadful match. Emerging Italy were defending for …

Game two of the 2018 Nations Cup sees the home side, Uruguay facing the Fiji Warriors. The match is as close to a preview as possible of the Uruguay vs Fiji pool match in Kamaishi, Japan. While Fiji is playing with the national ‘A’ side this is the final opportunity …

The 2018 Nations Cup gets underway on Saturday in Uruguay. Competing in the opening fixture will be the Argentina XV and Emerging Italy, the respective ‘A’ sides of Tier 1 unions Argentina and Italy. Felipe Contepomi’s Argentina XV team is a line-up far closer to the genuine article than that …

Uruguay has named a powerful roster for the Nations Cup. Head Coach Esteban Meneses has selected a team capable of defending the title they won a year ago in Montevideo. This year’s tournament returns to Uruguay but due to renovations at the Estadio Charrúa it is not being played in …

Big names have been included in the Argentina XV roster for the Nations Cup. The upcoming competition in Uruguay will see Argentina’s official ‘A’ side being notably stronger to that which played in the recent Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. Felipe Contepomi’s roster of 28 players will begin training on Monday …

The fixtures have been announced for next month’s Nations Cup competition. The World Rugby tournament will take place at the Estadio Parque Artigas near Montevideo, Uruguay June from 02-10. Competing will be Uruguay in addition to the Argentina XV, Emerging Italy and Fiji Warriors. The three visitors are the respective ‘A’ …

Uruguayan scrumhalf Agustín Ormaechea will make his return to Mont-de-Marsan official on Wednesday. The 2015 World Cup starter left the Pro D2 club at the end of the 2016-17 season to join Strasbourg in Fédérale 1 but after losing his status as first choice with Los Teros to youngster Santiago Arata he …

World Rugby has appointed referees for he 2018 June Internationals. In total have been made, including the matches involving Argentina, Canada and the USA. Yet to be confirmed are the officials for the Nations Cup in Uruguay. Appointed for the matches are 29 referees and assistant referees as well as …

Renovations are coming to the Estadio Charrúa. The home of Uruguayan rugby is set to be upgraded as Uruguay prepares to host the Women’s u17 Soccer World Cup this coming November and December. For the competition the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF – Uruguayan Soccer Association) and FIFA are looking …