Benjamín Urdapilleta stated for Castres today. The Tarns completed a 29-23 home win over 2017 champions Clermont. The former Puma was at the forefront of Castres’ win, scoring 19 points. Back to his best, Urdapilleta stood up today. The 31-year-old was calm and collected, winning the match for his club. …
Read More »Imhoff Scores in Racing 92 Home Defeat
Rosario flier Juan Imhoff scored in Racing 92’s home defeat against Lyon on Saturday. Playing out of position at fullback, the 35-time capped Puma scored a 58th minute try. The score came with Lyon holding a 10 point lead. It was not sufficient for Racing 92 to stop the visitors …
Read More »Argentina Crushed by Early New Zealand Blitz
Argentina were crushed by an early New Zealand blitz in Buenos Aires. The All Blacks demonstrated their abilities early on and had fun doing so, running-out 36-10 winners in front of a packed Estadio Vélez Sarsfield. So good was new Zealand’s start that they had the win in the bag …
Read More »Uruguay vs Argentina XV 2017 – Match Highlights
Uruguay and Argentina’s official ‘A’ side, the Argentina XV, contested the Final of the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Played on Friday evening in Colonia del Sacramento the thrilling fixture went down to the wire. For a complete match report click here.
Read More »Uruguay Two Years on From Facing Australia
Two years have gone by since Uruguay faced Australia in Birmingham, England. The fixture was a pool match in Rugby World Cup 2015. It was the first time the countries had ever faced-off in a rugby match. The two-time Rugby World Cup champions, Australia, were not only heavy favorites but …
Read More »Bosch Scores for Agen
Argentine hooker Facundo Bosch scored for Agen on Saturday. The two-time capped Puma went over for his second try of the season. His first came in round away against Montpellier. That was his Top 14 debut. Bosch’s try against Pau was a gift. The hooker was in the right place …
Read More »DTH Scores on Newcastle Falcons Debut
DTH van der Merwe scored on his Newcastle Falcons debut. The Canadian flier played his first match in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. The Falcons caused an upset, winning 33-32 away to Bath. van der Merwe’s try came in the opening half. He touched down in the right corner after …
Read More »Facundo Isa Try Sees Toulon Win in Paris
A late try from Facundo Isa today saw Toulon winning away in Paris. The Mediterranean side traveled to the French capital and completed a 19-15 win. Were it not for Isa’s 78th minute score then Stade Français would have won the match. Isa had an outstanding performance. His ball-carrying excellence …
Read More »Brazil Targets Place in Currie Cup
Brazil is seeking new paths to development. With significant financial backing and ever increasing exposure from the Americas Rugby Championship, Brazil is now targeting a place in the Currie Cup. The Currie Cup is South Africa’s annual domestic rugby competition. The 2017 edition is the 79th in the history and …
Read More »Uruguay Today Two Years on From Rugby World Cup Return
Today marks exactly years on from Uruguay’s Rugby World Cup return. Los Teros faced Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on September 20 2015. It was a victory for Uruguay just being there. Having played at Rugby World Cups 1999 and 2003, Uruguay missed out on 2007 and 2011. Uruguay’s path …
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