Argentina’s first match was 2020 has come and gone. It will not easily be forgotten. The South Americans may history, defeating New Zealand for the first time. Pablo Matera led by example; putting in one of the greatest flanker showings in the modern era. The captain led well and his …
Read More »Argentina complete historic win over New Zealand
History has been made. Argentina complete an historic win over New Zealand. The 25-15 win was Los Pumas’ first ever victory over the All Blacks. Nicolás Sánchez scored all of Argentina’s points; this, though was a dedicated team effort. Captain Pablo Matera dedicated the win to all the players who …
Read More »ARN Player of the Week – Manuel Ardao
This past weekend featured a variety pack of rugby action with Americas involvement spread all over the globe. There was a test match in Montevideo, a Tri Nations warm-up in Sydney, the World Tens Series in Bermuda, the Premier 15s in England, some Top 14 games in France, and the …
Read More »Highlights: World Tens Series Finals
The inaugural World Tens Series event reached its conclusion in Bermuda on Saturday. Seven teams took to the field with a team from South Africa – SX10 – ultimately crowned champions. Played over three weeks, the tournament overcame numerous obstacles to ultimately be deemed a success. Saturday’s action included some …
Read More »Highlights: Australia XV vs Argentina
Los Pumas finalized their warm-up this morning. They did so against the Australia XV the Sydney. The match was the second of two matches between the sides. The games were very different. Game one was a tight contest, but game two was far more open in terms of style and …
Read More »Highlights: Uruguay vs Spain
Uruguay played for the final time in 2020. Los Teros did so against Spain in Montevideo on Friday. The match was the second of a two match series. Spain won game one, making game two a must-win for the home side. Both teams were below full-strength, but as are eyeing …
Read More »Old Glory signs Glasgow’s Callum Gibbins as player-coach
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Glasgow Warriors flanker Callum Gibbins on a player-coach deal for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old New Zealand native arrives having co-captained the Warriors for the past two Guinness Pro 14 seasons. Gibbins will arrive stateside with vast professional experience. …
Read More »Lamborn takes Southland to win over leaders Otago
Tony Lamborn had a match to remember today. The USA Eagles flanker took Southland to a win over league leaders Otago. Southland were 32-15 winners in Invercargill. Lamborn not only captained the Southland Stags, he also scored the opening try of the match. The win keeps Southland’s Semi Final hopes …
Read More »Tierney signs to stay at Castres until 2024
Matt Tierney has signed to stay at Castres until 2024. The Canadian joined the club in 2019 from Pau. The 24-year-old has been in France since 2016. He joined the Pau academy from his native Ontario. Tierney has 22 caps for Canada. He made his debut against Russia in 2016 …
Read More »ARN Player of the Week – Cindy Nelles
This past weekend featured a mix of games featuring one test match between Uruguay and Spain, an international warm-up for Argentina opposite an Australia XV, an MLR development match, and several professional club matches in France. Los Teros did not play particularly well leaving Argentina lock Rodrigo Fernández Criado as …
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