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 Argentina cap 7s season with Cup victory in London Argentina put a wrap on a highly successful World Sevens Series campaign …
Read More »Joel Sclavi becomes two-time European Champion with La Rochelle
Joel Sclavi is now a two-time European champion. Sclavi featured as a replacement at loose head prop for La Rochelle. The French Top 14 side defeated United Rugby Championship (URC) side Leinster 27-26 in the final in Dublin, Ireland. Leinster were firm-favorites for the final. The team has been formidable …
Read More »Toulon with Facundo Isa win European Challenge Cup Title
Toulon are the 2023 European Challenge Cup Champions. The French Top 14 side defeated Scotland side the Glasgow Warriors 43-17 in the Final on Friday in Dublin, Ireland. It was revenge of sorts after Toulon lost the 2022 Final to Lyon. Toulon’s title win featured a try to the great …
Read More »Uruguay Pieces Falling Into Place for World Cup Planning
The pieces are falling into place for Uruguay. Los Teros preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 are unlike those from 2019 and 2015. This time the player base is entirely professional. Players are now finalizing or have already finalized their seasons. Los Teros are an entirely homegrown team. Every player …
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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 Silver in Toulouse, Bronze overall for for Women’s Eagles The Women’s Eagles wrapped up their 2022-23 World Sevens Series campaign with …
Read More »Pumas Futures unclear as Brive are Relegated from Top 14 to Pro D2
Brive have been relegated from the Top 14. The team’s 16-13 home defeat to Castres on Saturday confirmed that the team is bottom for the 2022-2023 season. Brive will compete in the 2023-2024 Pro D2 as a result. Relegation is heartbreaking for players and supporters. For the club it means …
Read More »Top 14 Dream Alive as Francisco Gorrissen leads Vannes into Pro D2 Semi Finals
For Vannes players and supporters the Top 14 dream is alive. Vannes traveled to Nevers for a barrage play-off. They returned home 20-17 winners to qualify for the Pro D2 Semi Finals. Francisco Gorrissen captained Vannes to victory over Nevers. The Argentine was joined by Uruguayan captain Andrés Vilaseca in …
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 …
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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 »Benjamín Urdapilleta signs for Clermont from Castres
Benjamín Urdapilleta will depart Castres at the end of this season. The veteran 37-year-old will move from Castres to Clermont. He has signed a one season contract until 2024 with the option of a one year extension. The move will see Urdapilleta reunite with his former coach Christophe Urios. The …
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