Canada pulled-off an upset win over Scotland in the summer of 2002. This result is of note now as the teams prepare to do battle in Ottawa in the summer of 2024. The 2002 win was Canada’s most recent victory over a Tier 1 opponent. It took place in Vancouver …
Read More »History Making Brazil Qualify for First Rugby World Cup
Brazil made history on Saturday. As Yaras became the first ever South American team to qualify for a Women’s Rugby World Cup. Brazil were 34-13 winners over Colombia in the Rugby World Cup Qualifier had in Asunción, Paraguay. Brazil secures place in World Cup for the first time The historic …
Read More »Top 14 2024 Glory for Two Pumas and an Eagle
Toulouse are the 2024 Top 14 Champions. The final was one-sided; Toulouse blasted their way to a 59-3 victory over Bordeaux. The win included Pumas Santiago Chocobares and Juan Cruz Mallía. They started at outside center and on the right wing respectively. USA Eagle David Ainu’u was a replacement and …
Read More »Bordeaux with Guido Petti Make History in Reaching Top 14 Final
Bordeaux made history on Saturday. With Guido Petti involved, Bordeaux booked their place in the 2024 Top 14 Final. Bordeaux were 22-20 winners, holding on with time-up as Joris Segonds missed a conversion that would have sent the Semi Final into extra time. Petti played 30 minutes in the Semi …
Read More »Glasgow with Puma Sebastián Cancelliere Win URC Final
The Glasgow Warriors are the 2024 United Rugby Championship (URC) Champions. The Scottish side defeated the Bulls 21-16 in Pretoria, South Africa to lift the URC trophy on Saturday. The title marks the second time that the Glasgow Warriors have been the league champions. Puma Sebastián Cancelliere started on the …
Read More »Mallía and Chocobares Star as Toulouse Win Top 14 Semi Final
Toulouse were 39-23 winners over La Rochelle on Friday. Played at Bordeaux, the first Top 14 Semi Final was a replay of the 2023 Final. It means Toulouse will face the winner of Stade Français and Bordeaux in the 2024 Final. Córdoba’s Juan Cruz Mallía and Rufino’s Santiago Chocobares both …
Read More »Canadian Helps Montpellier past Grenoble to avoid relegation
Montpellier survived. The 2022 Top 14 Champions held on in a nail-bitter to avoid relegation down to the Pro D2. Montpellier were 20-18 winners over Grenoble in the Access Match. The come-from-behind win means Montpellier will play in next season’s Top 14 and Grenoble remain in the Pro D2. Montpellier …
Read More »Dogos Conquer Pampas for Super Rugby Americas 2024 Glory in Buenos Aires
Super Rugby Americas has a new champion. The trophy was won by Los Dogos. The Córdoba side put on a spectacular second-half to outperform the hosts and favorites. The combination of a strong scrum and the exceptional injection of Juan Bautista Baronio saw Los Pampas conquered in the final. It …
Read More »Sebastián Cancelliere Scores as Glasgow Warriors Reach URC Final
Sebastián Cancelliere was vital for the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. The Puma scored for the Scottish side in the away fixture against Munster. It was not just any match; it was a United Rugby Championship (URC) Semi Final. The Glasgow Warriors were 17-10 winners over Munster. The match was played …
Read More »Bautista Delguy Pushes Hard for Pumas Recall with Hat-trick vs Montpellier
Bautista Delguy impressed for Clermont on Saturday. The author of a hat-trick against Montpellier, Delguy is pushing hard for a Pumas recall. The first roster under new Head Coach Felipe Contepomi is forthcoming. His performance was noted by the French press. Rugby Rama named Delguy as the player of the …
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