2022 started well for Juan Cruz Mallía. The Pumas utility back was a try scorer for Toulouse in the New Year’s Day away match against Clermont. The 5th minute try was Toulouse’s only try of the match. Clermont were 16-13 winners. Mallía ran an angle to receive the pass and …
Read More »Americas Try of the Year: Rodrigo Fernández vs Canada
There were some impressive team and individual tries scored in 2021. The top pick from the Americas is an easier task than in most years. Rodrigo Fernández’ score for Chile against Canada is the Americas Try of the Year. ARN made the decision based on more than just the try …
Read More »Seattle signs Lions utility back Duncan Matthews
The Seattle Seawolves have signed utility back Duncan Matthews on a three-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. He most recently suited up for the Lions in the Currie Cup having played Super Rugby for the South African provincial side last year. Matthews toured with the South Africa …
Read More »Americas Individual Performance of the Year: Gastón Mieres vs Brazil
2021 was a busy year but not a normal one for rugby in the Americas. Nine Men’s test teams competed. No team played more than Argentina; Los Pumas had 12 test matches. Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay and the USA also all played test matches. Which individual …
Read More »JM Hernández, Gareth Rees among World Cup Drop-Goal Kings
Juan Martín Hernández and Gareth Rees are among the kings of drop-goals at Rugby World Cups. The Argentine and Canadian legends featured in a recent World Rugby produced video showing the top five exponents of drop-goals at Men’s Rugby World Cups. Hernández and Rees are in illustrious company. They join …
Read More »Martinez debuts in Wasps win while Creevy scores two for London Irish
Rodrigo Martínez made his debut for the Wasps today. The Argentine prop was a replacement for the Wasps in their home match against London Irish. The Wasps were 38-30 winners in a contest wherein Agustín Creevy scored two tries. The win was the fourth of the English Premiership season for …
Read More »Urdapilleta kicks Castres to late win over Perpignan
Castres defeated Perpignan 20-19 earlier today. The Top 14 match seemed like a test match. The visiting side claimed the late win with a penalty from Argentine Benjamín Urdapilleta. It was Urdapilleta’s 150th match for Castres. The former Pumas fly half landed a perfect 4/4 for Castres. In addition to …
Read More »Juan Ignacio Brex scores in Italian URC derby
Juan Ignacio Brex was a try-scorer in the latest round of the United Rugby Championship (URC). The center from Córdoba, Argentina touched down in a 39-14 Benetton victory over Zebre. Brex was one of three Argentines who started for Benetton. The others were props Ivan Nemer, and Thomas Gallo. All three …
Read More »Julián Montoya scores in Leicester Tigers away win over Bristol Bears
The Leicester Tigers unbeaten run continues. In the club’s final match of 2021, the Tigers were 28-26 winners over the Bristol Bears. Argentine captain Julián Montoya scored a second half try in the away winning effort. The Leicester Tigers were behind for the majority of the match but were able …
Read More »Jujuy secures Argentina vs Scotland test match in July 2022
San Salvador de Jujuy has secured the hosting rights to the first of three test matches between Argentina and Scotland in July 2022. Scotland will tour Argentina in a three match series following the completion of the 2021-2022 European club season. The Estadio 23 de agosto in San Salvador de …
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