Argentina played twelve test matches in 2022. The fixtures were not spread out; rather, they were played from July to November. Argentina’s Rugby fixtures for 2023 will have a minimum of nine test matches. Four are confirmed for the Rugby World Cup. The number will increase if Argentina play in …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving the Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Women’s Eagles Continue Fine Sevens Form Make it four consecutive podium finishes for the Women’s Eagles on the World Sevens …
Read More »World Cup Place in doubt for Suspended Iván Nemer
Dark clouds surround the playing future of Italian bright spark Iván Nemer. The Argentine prop fit in well at Benetton and quickly earned a call-up to the test team. His name was not on the recent Italian roster announcement for the 2023 Six Nations with the reason now known. As …
Read More »O ex Puma Maximiliano Bustos é treinador de forwards dos Cobras
Maximiliano Bustos é o treinador de forwards dos Cobras. Aos 36 anos, o argentino Maximiliano “Chinchu” Bustos é o novo reforço da comissão técnica dos Cobras, encabeçada pelo treinador interino e diretor técnico neozelandês Josh Reeves. Bustos ou Chinchu comandou o tradicional Estudiantes de Parana, da Argentina. O ex pilar …
Read More »World Cup Radar – CHILE – January 25, 2023
In less than nine months time Los Cóndores will be competing at Rugby World Cup. RWC 2023 will be the first involving Chile. The South Americans are the first new competitor since Russia qualified for RWC 2011. Chile’s involvement is hugely significant for the sport in the country and in …
Read More »Old Glory DC sign World Cup Semi Finalist Ramiro Herrera
Old Glory DC have signed a Rugby World Cup Semi Finalist. Ramiro Herrera is on his way to the USA from Argentina. The 33-year-old joins Old Glory DC for the upcoming season of Major League Rugby (MLR). A native of Patagonia, Herrera is a strong ball-carrying prop who will take …
Read More »Uruguay – New Test Players since RWC 2019
There have been changes in Los Teros since Rugby World Cup 2019. The arrival of a professional team has matured the player roster. The gap from the club system to the test arena has been drastically reduced. Super Rugby 2023 will ensure that the Rugby World Cup 2023 roster is Uruguay’s …
Read More »United Rugby Championship season over for Gonzalo Bertranou
The United Rugby Championship (URC) season is over for Gonzalo Bertranou. The Puma has undergone surgery that has ended has season for the Dragons. His focus is now on returning to the field wearing the colors of Los Pumas. Bertranou went down with an ankle injury playing for the Dragons …
Read More »Selknam Name Roster for Super Rugby Americas
2023 will be historic for rugby. The year will see Chile competing on the grandest stage of them all for the first time. Los Cóndores will debut at the Rugby World Cup against Japan in Toulouse on September 10. They also face Samoa, England and Argentina. The first three matches …
Read More »All of the Rugby World’s Eyes on Chile in 2023
All of the Rugby World’s eyes are on Chile in 2023. Los Cóndores’ qualification for the Rugby World Cup is what is new about France 2023. How the Chileans qualified is what others’ seeking to qualify ought to scrutinize over deeply. An article published by World Rugby last week was …
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