Life after the Pumas for Ramiro Herrera could begin as early as this weekend as the Argentine tighthead prop has arrived in Paris ready to suit up for Stade Français. The men in pink travel to Brive on Sunday where Taku Ngwenya could suit up for the home side. The …
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Another week of mixed fortunes in Europe where Americas players haven’t quite had the impact that we would have liked thus far. A significant part of this week’s team again comes from the URBA Top 14, where the final round of the regular season was played, while the World XV …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Uruguay Uruguay’s preparation to play two tests in Namibia in November is heading in the right direction. Los Teros warmed-up for …
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Benjamín Urdapilleta saw Castres home against Agen today. The round 8 Top 14 triumph means Castres improve their position in the standings. As a result of the 43-28 victory the Tarn club moves up to 9th position. Urdapilleta started in his regular position of fly half. He directed play well …
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France’s premier league, the Top 14 returns this weekend. Following two rounds of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup clubs are now back to focusing on gaining league points. Week 8 is to be a 5-2 split with five matches taking place on Saturday and two on Sunday. Toulon receive …
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Felipe Contepomi is to be inducted in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The Argentine legend joins four others in the class of 2017. They are to be Canadian Al Charron, Englishman Rob Andrew, Frenchman Fabien Pelous and American Phaidra Knight. The five new inductees were chosen by the World …
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Nicolás Sánchez has turned down an offer from Clermont. The Pumas fly half was sought by the French giants but Sánchez is staying with Los Jaguares. The 2017 Top 14 champions are presently seeking a fly half. The club lost regular starter Camille Lopez this past weekend. His broken fibia will …
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28-year-old Ramiro Herrera leaves Los Pumas. The Tight Head prop is not involved in the training camp for the upcoming November Internationals. Argentina is to play in Europe against England, Italy and Ireland. The veteran of 37 test matches for Argentina, Herrera’s Pumas career is now on hold. The Patagonian …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Colombia Colombia downed Venezuela to win the South American B Championship. Played on Saturday in Medellín, Los Tucanes won 53-15 thanks …
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The second round of the European Champions Cup gets underway on Friday when Scarlets host Bath but there will be no Americas players involved in that fixture, and in fact only three of the 10 matches spread over the weekend will feature players from across the Atlantic. Players from Argentina, …
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