Dark clouds are looming for Zebre Rugby. In the midst of the Guinness Pro 12 expanding, the Parma-based side may not be involved. It has been confirmed from sources within Italy that Zebre’s players are owed two months pay and that training for the 2017-2018 season is yet to begin. …
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Argentine prop Ramiro Herrera is leaving Super Rugby to play in the Top 14. The news coming out of Midi Olympique this morning is shattering for Daniel Hourcade and Los Pumas. The French rugby publication notes that the Tight Head prop has agreed to terms to move to Stade Français …
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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 Puerto Rico Rugby is off the ground in Puerto Rico. Although the sport had existed on the island previously, it was the Get …
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Former Puma Martín Bustos Moyano has extended his contract with Bayonne. His new deal sees him under contract with the club until 2019. The 31-year-old Córdoba fullback has been at Bayonne since 2013. Bayonne were relegated from the Top 14 this past season. This saw the club returning to the …
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A dominant scrum with mobile props. This is what Daniel Hourcade is seeking. Yet the traditional strength of Argentine rugby was exposed by Georgia. In San Salvador de Jujuy the Eastern Europeans dominated the battle, shoving Los Pumas backwards with regularity, winning penalties and even a penalty try. Mission Hourcade …
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La Catedral is to host the Nacional de Clubes Final. Set to be played on Saturday July 29 the match will determine the 2017 Argentine National Club Champion. La Catedral is the home of Buenos Aires club CASI (Club Atlético San Isidro). The traditional field is situation in the Northern …
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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 USA The Eagles have made history. For the first time they have qualified for the Rugby World Cup as the ‘Americas …
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Oyonnax have snapped up Axel Müller. The 2016 Olympian has joined the recently promoted Pro d2 club for the 2017-2018 Top 14 season. The 23-year-old Müller has signed for Oyonnax on loan from Toulon. The deal will see him remaining in the Top 14 but playing for Oyonnax in the upcoming …
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Less than two weeks after Racing 92 announced the resigning of Juan Imhoff, the player has publicly denied it. Racing 92 announced that Imhoff has agreed to terms to remain at the French club until 2022. This ruled him out of playing for Argentina for a further five years. Rosario …
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Joel Sclavi will be playing for Charente next season. The Argentine tighthead prop joins the Pro D2 side from the Pau espoirs, an academy side for the Pau Top 14 team. Aged 23, Sclavi is a big player. His weight is estimated at being between 135kg and 144kg. His move …
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