Patricio Fernández was pivotal in Lyon’s victory over Racing 92 today. The two-time capped Argentine back played fly half for Lyon and scored 19 points in what was a 29-20 home victory over the Parisians. Fernández was Lyon’s fly half and played outside French international scrum-half Baptiste Couilloud. He was …
Read More »SR Highlights: Stormers vs Jaguares
Los Jaguares went 2-2 in the 2020 this season with a 17-7 defeat on the road against the Stormers. The match saw three tries scored, although Los Jaguares did have two disallowed. The match was game one of a three match tour of South Africa. Click here to access the …
Read More »Gilgronis line up Australian flanker Maclean Jones
The full extent of the spending spree by the Austin Gilgronis is only now coming into focus. Set to follow newly-arrived Jamie Mackintosh to the club is former Australia u20 captain Maclean Jones, the fifth overseas addition since last month’s surprise re-branding. Jones, 23, is known as a tough-tackling openside …
Read More »Rugby World Cup in Americas: Argentina
When it comes to countries deserving an opportunity to host a RWC Argentina is near the top of the list. Argentina is the only Semi Finalist in Rugby World Cup history that has never hosted a RWC match and the Americas is the last remaining region to host a RWC …
Read More »MLR Highlights: NOLA Gold vs Rugby ATL
The dream start to Major League Rugby (MLR) continued for Rugby ATL in week two. The Atlanta is backed-up their first round victory by defeating NOLA Gold on the road in week two. The performances are an indication that this season is the most unpredictable yet in the three year …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Old Glory DC vs Seattle Seawolves
Old Glory DC’s debut at home in Major League Rugby (MLR) was memorable one as the newcomers rebounded from their crushing loss in New Orleans last week with a thrilling 28-22 upset victory over the two-time defending champions, the Seattle Seawolves at a sold-out Cardinal Stadium on Saturday. Click here …
Read More »MLR Highlights: Toronto Arrows vs Houston SaberCats
In a thrilling encounter, the Toronto Arrows came out on top against the Houston SaberCats on Sunday. Played in Las Vegas, Nevada the match had something for everybody in the Americas. It saw a Canada vs USA professional match which also involved players from Argentina and Uruguay. Click here to …
Read More »Santiago Cordero scorers as Bordeaux become Top 14 leaders
Argentine winger Santiago Cordero was among the scorers for Bordeaux went into top spot of the Top 14 on Saturday. The club were 37-19 winners over Lyon, a result which sees Bordeaux on 52 points and Lyon on 49. The next best is Racing 92 with 41 points. Cordero had …
Read More »Sánchez full-time try sees Stade Français Home in a thriller
A try on full-time by Nicolás Sánchez saw Stade Français home in a thriller on Saturday. Playing on home soil in Paris, Stade Français were 21-20 winners over La Rochelle. There were Argentine try scorers on both teams with Nicolás Sánchez (Stade Français) and Facundo Bosch (La Rochelle) both scoring …
Read More »MLR Highlights: San Diego Legion vs Colorado Raptors
In week two of the 2020 Major League Rugby (MLR) season the San Diego Legion were big winners over the Colorado Raptors. The result of the Western Conference fixture sees the Legion sitting atop the table with the maximum 10 competition points. The Raptors remain winless and are also pointless; …
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