Os Cobras were unable to withstand Peñarol’s punch on Saturday. Played just outside São Paulo, Penãrol were comfortable 38-15 winners over the Brazilian Super Rugby Americas side. Peñarol scored an opening minute try and held the lead throughout. The early afternoon kick-off at the Estádio Nogueirão was briskly followed by …
Read More »SRA Semi Finals Picture Shaken Up as Selknam overcome Pampas
The Super Rugby Americas Semi Finals pictures has been shaken up. Selknam went to Buenos Aires and conquered La Catedral. The 23-19 win was a comeback victory; Los Pampas held a 13-0 lead well in the first-half. Early play favored Selknam. Francisco Urroz lined-up a penalty but was unsuccessful. Los …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Yacare vs Dogos – ARN Guide
A pivotal match of Super Rugby Americas 2023 will take place in Asunción, Paraguay on Saturday. Yacare play host to Los Dogos in a Paraguayan vs Argentine showdown. It is 4th vs 2nd with the home side needing points to remain on track for the Semi Finals. The visitors are …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Cobras vs Peñarol – ARN Guide
Super Rugby Americas 2023 leaders Peñarol face Os Cobras on the road on Saturday. While Peñarol are assured of a place in the Semi Finals they are in Brazil in search of competition points to ensure that their Semi Final is in Montevideo and not away from home. In a …
Read More »SRA 2023 – Pampas vs Selknam – ARN Guide
Los Pampas are on the verge of securing a place in the Semi Finals. The Buenos Aires team is third and unlikely to finish lower in the regular season. A home win over Selknam is the objective on Friday. Meanwhile, as a pathway to the final four, the visitors from …
Read More »Leinster scrumhalf among 19 uncapped names in Eagles squad
Scott Lawrence has named his extended USA Eagles player pool for the test series to be played in August against Romania, Portugal, and Georgia. Included in the 54-man squad are 19 uncapped players, with Michigan-born Leinster scrumhalf Nick McCarthy one of them. McCarthy is one of seven players who are …
Read More »Argentines Abroad: 2023 All-Stars
Professional seasons are coming to a close for the year. With that in mind it is now an appropriate time to take a look at which players have been the best in every league. Argentine players are spread around the world. All elite professional leagues contain Argentines. The 2022 All-Stars …
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 Americas Rugby from the past week. UP San Diego break away from the pack San Diego have now won eight consecutive matches as they stretched their lead at …
Read More »Play-off Picture Clarified Following Raptors Yacares Showdown
Following Yacare’s road 44-37 win over the American Raptors the Super Rugby Americas play-off picture is increasingly clear. Peñarol and Los Dogos are assured of places in the Semi Finals. Los Pampas are knocking on the door and Yacare are fighting to remain in fourth ahead of Selknam. Yacare won …
Read More »Selknam feast on Cobras to storm back into play-offs contention
Selknam enjoyed a feast of Cobras on Saturday. Played in Curicó, Selknam completed a 33-17 bonus point win. The result sees the Chileans storming back into play-off’s contention. The match was a must-win for both Selknam and Os Cobras. Two of the four spots have already been claimed; Peñarol and …
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