Tag Archives: Top 14

Through five rounds of European competition just two teams remain undefeated. Saracens are making their claim for a third title in four years as they sport the best record in the Champions Cup, with a perfect five wins from five. Their win over Lyon on the weekend guarantees a Quarter …

Castres were defeated by Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup match at Sandy Park on Sunday but there was a moment to savor for Taylor Paris. The Canadian winger broke a try-scoring drought that stretched back to February of 2018 for Canada against Uruguay. It was his first in a …

Pumas captain Pablo Matera will move to France following the 2020 Super Rugby season. He will leave the Jaguares at the conclusion of his contract with the UAR to join fellow Argentina stars Ramiro Herrera and Nicolás Sánchez at Stade Français. The deal will last through the end of the …

The year 2018 was one of further progress for Uruguay. Both on and off of the field there were breakthroughs made as the rugby future continues to look prosperous for the eastern South American country. The year began with a highly demanding assignment – Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifiers against …

Saturday and Sunday will see most eyes pinned on the Champions Cup where there are plenty of playoff spots to be decided. Toulon have crashed out but can still play a spoiler role in Pool 5 when they host Edinburgh on Saturday. Facundo Isa will start on the flank while …

Playoff spots are on the line as the European competitions enter the penultimate round of the pool stage. Players from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and the USA will suit up in the Challenge Cup. A head-to-head battle for top spot in Pool 4 sees Top 14 challengers La Rochelle host Italian …

This weekend saw some key performances from Argentine players in Europe. Top of the list was Benjamín Urdapilleta. The Castres fly half scored 11 points to guide his team past Grenoble on Saturday. Urdapilleta converted the game’s only try and landed three penalties. The away victory sees Castres moving above Montpellier …

Bordeaux have signed Argentine winger Santiago Cordero from the Exeter Chiefs. The 25-year-old will join the French club on a two-year-deal starting next season. Bordeaux will be Cordero’s third professional club following Los Jaguares (Argentina) and Exeter (England). Cordero left Los Jaguares for Exeter last January. It came after he …

On Saturday and Sunday Week 14 of the Top 14 season will take place in France. In the latest round of the competition there are to be some important match-ups as teams look to make their way towards play-off’s contention. In Saturday’s opening fixture Stade Français play host to Perpignan …

With 11 points from Nicolás Sánchez Stade Français won again this weekend. The Parisians were 23-20 winners against Grenoble and required a comeback to get the job done. A strong start from Grenoble saw them scoring 17 points in the opening quarter. Stade Français eventually caught up to them through …