Argentine flanker Facundo Isa was a try scorer this weekend. The 25-year-old crossed in Toulon’s comfortable 38-11 home victory over Pau. The result sees the two clubs trading places in the Top 14 standings with Toulon now in 10th position. 2018-2019 has not been the best for Toulon though there …
Read More »Urdapilleta scores all points as Castres down Racing 92
Benjamín Urdapilleta was the starter for Castres on Sunday. The Argentine fly half scored all 18 points for the reigning Top 14 champions who downed Racing 92 18-9. The home win sees Castres moving up to 7th position in the Top 14. This sees the club positioned just one competition …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Canada A 56-0 triumph over Chile on Friday opened round three of the ARC. Kyle Baillie’s second minute try set the …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 17 Preview
In France on Saturday the national men’s test side will look to end their miserable run when they face Scotland in the Six Nations. Meanwhile on the domestic front the Top 14 clubs will be in action with five matches taking place. The Americas is to be represented in week …
Read More »Creevy turns down Top 14 to remain at Jaguares
Starting Argentine hooker and former captain Agustín Creevy has turned down offers from France to remain at Jaguares post RWC 2019. His new contract with the UAR will see him remaining at home until the end of 2021. Having recently become a father, Creevy has decided to continue his professional …
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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 South America’s wait finally over? World Rugby is at last set to end the policy which gives all regions except South …
Read More »Imhoff Scores But Racing 92 Miss Out Against Toulouse
Juan Imhoff was a try scorer today. The Argentine speedster crossed for a first half try for Racing 92’s home match against Toulouse. The visitors completed a 34-29 win to gain valuable competition points with an eye to the play-off’s. As a veteran of RWCs 2011, and 2015 a third …
Read More »Urdapilleta Guides Castres to Away Win over Pau
The fine form of Benjamín Urdapilleta continues this season. On Saturday the Argentine fly half scored nine points in Castres’ 14-9 away win over Pau. He landed three penalties and assisted in Castres’ one try of the match. The wins sees Castres drawing level with Racing 92 for a share …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 16 Preview
Week 16 of the Top 14 season will be played this weekend. Matches are to be played on Saturday and Sunday in France with a number of Americas’ players to be involved. The following preview details their involvement. In the week 16 opener Clermont hosted Bordeaux on Saturday. Named the …
Read More »Capó Ortega Sidelined through Injury
Castres captain Rodrigo Capó Ortega has been sidelined through injury. The Uruguayan has been ruled out of playing rugby for two or three months. His injury has been diagnosed as a herniated disc. The two-time Top 14 champion underwent surgery in France on Tuesday. His return to the field will …
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