Benetton finished their 2021-2022 United Rugby Championship (URC) season in style. The Italian side scored ten tries against Cardiff in what was a 69-21 win. The result was the third biggest win in URC history. The Italians had a number of Argentines in their line-up. Tomás Albornoz played fly half, …
Read More »Bertranou se queda en Dragons
Gonzalo Bertranou se quedará en Dragons. El medio scrum Argentino firmó un nuevo vínculo para quedarse una temporada más en Newport. Bertranou, que llegó en Gales en febrero de 2021. Bertranou jugó 44 partidos con la franquicia argentina en el Súper Rugby antes de mudarse a Gales. Hasta ahora jugó 23 …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP USA to host Rugby World Cups 2031 and 2033 The USA will host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in …
Read More »Tomás Lezana signs Scarlets extension
Tomás Lezana will stay in Wales for at least one more season. The Argentine flanker has signed a contract extension with Llanelli-based Scarlets through 2023. Since making the move from the Western Force last year, Lezana has played 9 games for Scarlets with 2 tries scored. Injury ruled him out …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP New York up to second in Eastern Conference Rugby New York took a significant step towards clinching a playoff …
Read More »David Ainu’u and Toulouse into Champions Cup Semi Final
David Ainu’u was part of a spectacular winning effort on Saturday. Toulouse defeated Munster in a rare penalty-shoot-out contest to book their place in the final four of the European Champions Cup. The teams were tied at 24-24 at full-time and also at the end of extra-time. Ainu’u was a …
Read More »Emiliano Boffelli 15 points for Edinburgh who feel sting of Wasps
Puma Emiliano Boffelli scored fifteen points for Edinburgh on Saturday. The Scottish capital side fell to a late 34-30 loss against the Wasps at home in Edinburgh. The result eliminated Boffelli’s team from the European Challenge Cup. Boffelli kicked six goals for Edinburgh. He landed three penalties and also converted …
Read More »Zebre sign Italian-eligible Argentine flanker Guido Volpi
Italian side Zebre have announced the signing of Argentine flanker Guido Volpi. The United Rugby Championship (URC) have recruited the 26-year-old in what is a return to the URC. Volpi previously played for the Ospreys. He joins Zebre from the Doncaster Knights in England’s RFU Championship. Volpi has been playing …
Read More »Gonzalo García Shortlisted for Italian Top 10 MVP Award
Gonzalo García has been shortlisted for the Italian Top 10 MVP award. The Puma is one of three finalists for what is the player of the year in Italy’s domestic championship. The Italian Top 10 regular season has concluded. Petrarca, Rovigo, Valorugby and Calvisano will contest the play-off’s. Petrarca take-on …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Army West Point wins National Championship The Black Knights are national champions for the first time. Army claimed a …
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