The second of three November tests for both the USA and Tonga will take place at the neutral venue of Chambéry, France, on Saturday. Though each took part in this year’s edition of the revived Pacific Nations Cup, it’s been five years since they two sides collided in test rugby. …
Read More »Utah flyer Michael Manson named in Highlanders squad
Utah will not have the services of star winger Michael Manson for the 2025 campaign. The 23-year-old flyer has been rewarded for his impressive form over the past year in Major League Rugby and New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship with a spot in the Highlanders squad for the upcoming Super …
Read More »Former All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman joins Utah Warriors
Utah have announced the signing of former All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman ahead of the 2025 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old joins the Warriors direct from New Zealand provincial outfit Otago, having spent the past two years in the French Top 14 with Lyon. Coltman represented the victorious New …
Read More »Pau Sign Julián Montoya on long term deal starting in 2025
Julián Montoya will move from the Leicester Tigers at seasons end. The Argentine captain had a number of offers on the table and decided to join Pau. He agreed to join Pau on a three year contract. Bordeaux offered Montoya a two-year-deal. Pau is currently home to Ignacio Calles. He …
Read More »Agustín Creevy to play URC for Benetton
Agustín Creevy is not done yet. Weeks after retiring from Los Pumas, the former Argentine test captain has signed to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Creevy join Benetton, Italy’s leading team. Benetton will see Creevy ticking off every box of all elite professional rugby competitions. His professional career …
Read More »Argentina’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Selection Radar – ARN Guide
Felipe Contepomi has made adjustments to the roster he took over from Michael Cheika. A number of senior players are yet to play or have been overtaken while others. This has represented a shake-up as there are no signs of a hangover from the World Cup. This article investigates the …
Read More »No Rugby Championship in 2026, 2028 or 2030
The annual Rugby Championship tournament is no more. A semi-breakaway move from New Zealand and South Africa has taken place. Former Wallaby and current Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh confirmed to The Roar that the Rugby Championship will not be held in 2026, 2028, or 2030. 2026 TOUR STRUCTURE …
Read More »Julián Montoya Reaches 100 Test Caps
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 …
Read More »Former Puma Enrique Pieretto moves from Waratahs to France
Pro D2 side Province Rugby have confirmed the signature of Enrique Pieretto. The former Puma tight head prop moves to France following his stint in Australia playing for the Waratahs. Pieretto joins the club as a medical joker for the injured Quentin Samaran, who is out for several months. In moving …
Read More »2024 Rugby Championship – Argentina vs Australia – ARN Guide
Argentina play at home for the first time in the 2024 Rugby Championship. Coming off a split series against New Zealand, Los Pumas take-on Australia who lost twice to South Africa at home. The teams meet twice annually in the Rugby Championship, with World Cup years being the exception. Argentina …
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