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 …
Read More »2018 – A Year of Progress For Uruguay
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 …
Read More »Champions Cup – Round 5 Preview
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 …
Read More »Challenge Cup – Round 5 Preview
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 …
Read More »Urdapilleta Guides Castres Past Grenoble
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 …
Read More »Bordeaux sign Santiago Cordero from Exeter Chiefs
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 …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 14 Preview
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 …
Read More »Sánchez and Stade Français win again
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 …
Read More »Gómez Kodela Scores in Big Win Over Agen
Francisco Gómez Kodela scored for Lyon today in what was a big win over Agen. Lyon were 52-20 winners, scoring seven tries to three. The former Argentine test prop started the match for Lyon at tight head. Aged 33, Gómez Kodela is one of Argentina’s longest-serving professional props in Europe. …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 13 Preview
Professional rugby in France for 2018 will conclude this weekend with Week 13 of the Top 14. In action are to be players from the Americas. Their involvement is documented in the following preview. Week 13 will open on Saturday in Lyon. The home side’s decision to focus on the …
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