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Argentina defeated Australia 24-21 on Friday in the u20 Rugby Championship in Australia. Los Pumitas won with a penalty in the final minute. Replacement fly half Agustín Sascaro was the hero. Los Pumitas outscored the Junior Wallabies by three tries to two. The first try came very early; the Argentine …

Stade Français have recruited Juan Martín Scelzo. The Parisians will be home to the son of Puma great Martín Scelzo until 2024. The club has recruited the 20-year-old from Clermont Espoirs. Martín Scelzo played in Rugby World Cups 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011. The tight head prop from Buenos Aires …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Argentina out to learn from Rugby League Michael Cheika finalized his coaching staff this past week. As expected Felipe …

Argentina’s u20’s will compete in Australia next month. Los Pumitas will join Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand in the upcoming Oceania u20’s competition. The tournament will be played at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland ftrom July 01 to July 10. The 2022 edition of the Oceania u20’s is the …

Gonzalo García has been shortlisted for the Italian Top 10 MVP award. The Puma is one of three finalists for what is the player of the year in Italy’s domestic championship. The Italian Top 10 regular season has concluded. Petrarca, Rovigo, Valorugby and Calvisano will contest the play-off’s. Petrarca take-on …

Pumas great Joaquín Tuculet has retired from rugby. His playing career ends at the age of 32. He played for Los Pumas 2012-2019, earning 56 caps and played in RWCs 2015 and 2019. He retired from international duty in 2020, doing so ahead of the Tri Nations in Australia. He moved north …

Juan Bautista Pedemonte will move to France to play for Vannes. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract that will see him at the club until 2025. It is to be Pedemonte’s first contract with a foreign club. He is presently playing Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) with Los …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Toronto Arrows find their Target The Toronto Arrows enjoyed their best outing of the season against Old Glory DC …

World Rugby have announced the cancellation of the 2022 u20 Championship and Trophy tournaments, at the same time confirming the return of the flagship age-grade competitions in 2023. This is the third consecutive year that the events will not take place due to the pandemic. Formal dates and hosts for …

Lucas Bur is moving to Italy. The Argentine will play for Rovigo, doing so alongside countryman Facundo Ferrario. Rovigo will be Bur’s first foreign team. He makes the move after previously having played for Argentina at u20 level and for the Argentina XV. Bur was on the radar for selection …