Tag Archives: Rugby Championship

They have done it. For the first time in history there are Argentine players who have wins against every Tier 1 Opponent. Rugby’s Tier 1 refers to the four teams that compete in the Rugby Championship (Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa), and the six members of the Six …

Argentina’s preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 are on track. Los Pumas started their 2022 season with a series win over Scotland and came away with multiple wins in the Rugby Championship. The Argentina XV also performed well on their European tour. Selections, combinations, injuries and form all point to …

Gloucester have added to their contingent of Pumas. The English Premiership club has recruited Mayco Vivas from Argentina. The signing process began in September during the 2022 Rugby Championship when Vivas was with the team preparing for Saturday’s test match against the world champions in Durban. Gloucester confirmed the signature …

Lucio Sordoni will continue his career in Europe. The Pumas tight-head prop was recruited by the Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Sordoni initially joined the Scottish side for the preseason but has now signed to stay on a long term deal …

Argentina will be forced into changes for the November Internationals. Three forwards have been ruled out of the matches against England, Scotland, and Wales in the UK. The trio all suffered injuries while playing for Los Pumas in the Rugby Championship. Guido Petti is out for two months with a …

A leading Puma is out of the November tour to England, Scotland, and Wales. Guido Petti is out for two months. He was injured playing for Argentina against South Africa in the final round of the Rugby Championship. The player suffered a knee injury, his second of the year. Petti …

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 Canada ready for World Cup Canada wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 24-7 win over Fiji in …

The 2022 Rugby Championship has concluded. For Argentina there were both highs and lows. In terms of players, there was no shortage of opportunities. The roster was altered for the three series. This enabled opportunities for different players; yet, there is an extensive list of of Pumas who went without …

South Africa came out on top against Argentina on Saturday. Played at King’s Park in Durban, the Springboks were 38-21 winners; a result that sees South Africa finishing second in the Rugby Championship behind winners New Zealand. Referee Damon Murphy yellow carded four Pumas and two Springboks. He awarded two …

South Africa host Argentina in the sixth and final round of the 2022 Rugby Championship. The match has plenty on the line; South Africa need to win against Argentina while New Zealand need to win against Australia. Such has been the outcome of matches in the tournament that the reverse …