Veteran Uruguayan forward Rodrigo Capó Ortega was a try scorer for Castres this weekend. The Tarn’s ran out 47-18 winners over Bayonne. Also scoring for Castres was Benjamin Urdapilleta. The former Puma converted five tries. Now aged 36 Capó Ortega is in the twilight of his career. The try was …
Read More »Video: Bosch Scores in Saracens Victory
Marcelo Bosch scored a first half try for Saracens on Saturday. The London-based club wan out 21-6 winners against the Newcastle Falcons. Bosch’s try was one of two for the home side. The visitors from Northern England failed to score a try. The Argentine mid-fielder crossed in the 20th minute. He …
Read More »Video: Fernández Scores 17 Points as Clermont down Paris
Patricio Fernández scored 17 points for Clermont on Friday evening. The Central French side ran out clear winners of Paris, scoring six tries to two. The Rosario fly half scored one of these and he also kicked five goals. The home victory sees Clermont retaining top spot. After fourteen rounds Clermont has …
Read More »Video: Rampant Socino Blasts Through vs Lyon
An rampant performance from Juan Pablo Socino saw the Buenos Aires back blasting through for two tries against Lyon. The Rugby World Cup 2015 Puma crossed for a double in the opening half to help the Newcastle Falcons to a dream start. The 48-29 win was by six tries to four. Socino’s …
Read More »Video: Ngwenya Scores a Double vs Russians in Challenge Cup
Taku Ngwenya scored a double for Brive on Friday. The USA Eagles flier’s tries helped Brive to an impressive home victory over Russian side Enisei-STM in the Challenge Cup. The French club outscored the Russians by six tries to two. Ngwenya’s tries both came in the second half. They were …
Read More »Video: Braid Scores for Worcester away to Dragons in Challenge Cup
Connor Braid had a fine performance for the Worcester Warriors on Friday. The Canadian scored in the away match against the Newport Gwent Dragons in the Challenge Cup. Braid’s score was the one and only try from the Aviva Premiership side. It came early on with the Canadian punishing a …
Read More »Video: Poet Scores 21 as Charente Down Colomiers
Sebastian Poet scored 21 points for Charente who downed Colomiers on Sunday. The 24-year-old fly half from Rosario delivered the best professional performance of his career. His four penalties, two conversions and try accounted for 21 of Charente’s 26 points. The Argentine pivot was also strong in general play. He …
Read More »Argentine Player faces lengthy Suspension for Tackle on Referee
Bruno Doglioli is to face the wrath of the Italian judiciary for a shocking tackle on referee Maria Beatrice Benvenuti during a game between Venezia Rangers and Valsugana in the Italian Serie A on the weekend. Originally from Argentina, Doglioli has been in Italy since joining Petrarca Padova in 2005 …
Read More »Video: Bosch and Wyles Score as Saracens Crush Sale Sharks
Marcelo Bosch and Chris Wyles both scored as Saracens crushed the Sale Sharks on Saturday. The Argentine mid-fielder scored a first half try and the USA Eagle scored in the second. Saracens won 50-3 to go 3-0 up in the European Champions Cup. Argentine center Bosch scored the game’s opening …
Read More »Video: Imhoff’s Early Try Not Enough for Racing 92
Juan Imhoff’s early try was not enough for Racing 92. The French side fell at home to the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. The Scottish capital club’s 23-14 was one of its greatest ever triumphs. The result blows Pool 1 of the European Champions Cup wide open. Imhoff’s try came in …
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