On this day in 1999 history was made. It was the day in which Argentina defeated Ireland in Lens, eliminating the western Europeans from the World Cup. For Los Pumas it sealed a first ever appearance in a Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. Argentina’s 28-24 win was a ground-breaking achievement. …
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On this day in 2003 the USA lost by a single point against Fiji. Played in Brisbane, Australia the fixture was the USA’s first match of Rugby World Cup 2003. So well did the USA play that evening that they outscored Fiji by two tries to one. Riaan van Zyl and …
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On this day in 1999 Gareth Rees played his final match for Canada. In what was his 55th appearance the fly half helped his country to a record 72-11 victory over Namibia in Toulouse, France. The fixture was part of Rugby World Cup 1999. Despite it being Wales 1999 Canada …
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A last-gasp penalty saw Hindú into the URBA Top 14 Final. Joaquín Díaz Bonilla’s long-range penalty secured a 25-24 win over Newman in the first of two Semi Finals. The 27-year-old former Pumita and Argentina XV player kicked four goals for Hindú. He was joined by a host of players …
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Juan Pablo Socino scored for Newcastle who downed Bristol 19-14 on Saturday. The win continues the Newcastle Falcons’ fine start to the Aviva Premiership season. The now former Puma has been impressive this season. The inside center scored the first of three Newcastle tries in the home match at Kingston …
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The historic Rugby Championship match in London, England went Australia’s way. Defensive errors and individual magic both worked against the South Americans as Australia won 33-21. Errors from both sides dominated the early exchanges. This included a disallowed try to Los Pumas. A charged down kick from Will Genia was …
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On this day in 2015 Argentina faced Tonga in Leicester. The match was the 7th fixture of Pool C of the Rugby World Cup. Both teams were playing for the third time. With one win and one loss each it was a must-win game for both countries. Injury concerns saw Argentina …
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Juan Imhoff continued his fine for this weekend, scoring against Brive. His first half try was the first of the game and would be Racing 92’s only try. The Rosario flier played the match on the right wing. Racing 92’s inability to score further tries cost the team. Ultimately Brive was able …
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Quick thinking from Benjamin Urdapilleta saw the former Puma scoring a solo try this weekend. Playing away to Clermont the Castres fly half went over for a second half try. Having taken a quick tap, Urdapilleta caught the Clermont defense off guard. In the match Urdapilleta had the opportunity of playing …
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In front of a packed Vélez Sarsfield New Zealand outclassed Argentina. A bruising period of twelve minutes proved the difference as New Zealand’s might saw them score four tries in quick time. The final score of 36-17 underlines the strength of the All Blacks. The scoring got underway after three minutes. …
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