Los Jaguares fell short against the Stormers, losing 32-25 this afternoon in Cape Town. A poor first half from the Argentine side and two yellow cards ultimately prevented a winning result. Next up is a home match in Buenos Aires against the Lions. Los Jaguares opened the scoring. Nicolás Sánchez …
Read More »Uruguay outclass Chile in Montevideo
Uruguay ended their 2017 Americas Rugby Championship on a high as they defeated Chile by 45-14 at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo on Saturday. Riding a wave of confidence following the defeat of Canada in Maldonado, Los Teros ran in six tries to one as they stormed home to finish …
Read More »Full Match Video – Glendale Raptors vs Austin Huns
The Austin Huns traveled to Infinity Park on Saturday to play the Glendale Raptors. What the video shows might be a window into the future. Details continue to trickle out about the arrival of Major League Rugby in 2018, with a formal announcement now expected later this summer. Two of …
Read More »ARC 2017: Uruguay vs Canada – Full Match
Saturday evening will live long in the memory of both teams but for very different reasons. Uruguay defeated Canada for the first time since 2002, running up 17 points by halftime and holding on to earn just their second ever victory against a Canadian side. The hugely disappointing performance from …
Read More »ARC 2017: Argentina XV vs Brazil – Full Match
International rugby landed in Ushuaia for the first time on Saturday as the Argentina XV hosted Brazil. The visitors grabbed an unlikely early lead but faded rapidly, ultimately capitulating by a huge score. Brazil will look to save face against Canada at home next weekend, while the Argentines will play …
Read More »ARC 2017: Chile vs USA – Full Match
The Eagles began their South American leg of the Americas Rugby Championship in Santiago on Saturday afternoon. Chile put up a fight until midway through the second half when the difference in fitness and preparation between the two teams became very apparent. The victory continues the perfect record for the …
Read More »Scully Scores Again for Cardiff Blues
Blaine Scully scored again for the Cardiff Blues. The USA Eagles captain crossed for a first half try against Treviso in round 15 of the Guinness Pro 12. The try was one of eight for the Welsh region who won 57-21. The win took the Cardiff Blues to 33 competition points. …
Read More »Dirksen Scores in the Corner for Ospreys
Hanno Dirksen scored in the corner for the Ospreys this past weekend. The former USA junior’s try was not enough to help the Welsh region avoid defeat against Munster. Aged 25, Dirksen left the USA to join the Ospreys in 2009. He did so after having previously played for the USA …
Read More »ARC 2017: Canada vs USA – Full Match
Canada played host to the USA on Saturday. The fixture was a round three match of the Americas Rugby Championship and the final tournament match in North America. The hosts entered with a win over Chile and a loss against the Argentina XV. The visitors were coming off wins over Brazil …
Read More »Huete Makes it Back-to-Back Tries from Chileans in the Top 14
History has been made in France. Following last weekend’s try from Ramón Ayarza a second Cóndores player scored this weekend. Scoring a second half try yesterday was Pablo Huete. As such it made it back-to-back tries from Chileans in the Top 14. Huete went over in the 47th minute. His score …
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