Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Jaguares In their first assignment of 2020, Los Jaguares were comfortable winners over the Georgia XV. It was a strong start …
Read More »Agen sign Jerónimo Negrotto as medical joker
Agen have signed Argentine prop Jerónimo Negrotto as a medical joker until the end of the season. The 31-year-old tighthead specialist joins the Top 14 club with immediate effect from Pro D2 side Mont-de-Marsan, where he has been since 2016. Originally from Rosario, Negrotto represented Argentina at age grade level …
Read More »Lyon signs Joe Taufete’e
Big Joe has signed to play in France, reports RMC Sport. Top 14 club, Lyon have signed the USA Eagles hooker, Joe Taufete’e on a two year contract. He will make the move to Lyon from English Premiership side, the Worcester Warriors. Taufete’e has twenty test tries from 27 test …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Rugby ATL Atlanta’s brand new professional rugby team has now played its first game, and celebrated the occasion with victory. Rugby …
Read More »Imhoff Has the Second Best Strike Rate in Champions Cup History
Juan Imhoff has the second best strike rate in European Champions Cup history. The Argentine speedster has 27 tries from 45 appearances in the competition. The only player with a superior strike rate is Chris Ashton with 40 from 66 games. His most recent try was scored in today’s 39-22 …
Read More »Paris and Tierney start for Castres in Challenge Cup
Canadian duo Taylor Paris and Matt Tierney will start for Castres against the Dragons on Saturday. It’s the 5th round of the European Challenge Cup and the winner will be at the top of Pool 1 and in a strong position to earn a place in the Quarter Finals. Paris …
Read More »Sánchez Stars as Stade Français Down Toulouse in ‘Classico’
In his best performance of the season, Nicolás Sánchez stared as Stade Français downed Toulouse in the classico in Paris. Both Sánchez and Pumas teammate, Pablo Matera started for the Parisians who were 30-18 winners. Sánchez slotted his first drop goal of the season and also landed a penalty and …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Jamaica International competition is underway for 2020. In the first match of the year, Jamaica traveled to Europe and returned home with …
Read More »Herrera Extends Contract With La Rochelle Until 2022
Former Pumas prop, Ramiro Herrera is remaining in France on a long-term basis. The 30-year-old from Patagonia was signed by La Rochelle from Stade Français as a medical joker but has now extended his contract until 2022. In remaining at La Rochelle, Herrera joins fellow Puma and Facundo Bosch at …
Read More »Müller Signs New Deal With Brive
Former Argentine 7’s player, Axel Müller has signed a new deal with Brive. The Top 14 club announced the new extension of Muller’s contract to 2023 along five other players agreeing to terms to extend their contracts. The 26-year-old Müller joined Brive from Oyonnax in 2018. He did so after …
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