Uruguay is to have a bigger and better schedule in 2017, local rugby specialists Referi have confirmed. Building on from an historic 2016 , Uruguayan rugby will enjoy even more next year. Significant gains are to be felt both by Los Teros and by the nation’s clubs. Clubs The national …
Read More »Five Probable New Pumas for November
The Rugby Championship has only recently been completed yet there is little time to rest. On November 05 Argentina will be playing again, this time against Japan in Tokyo. The fixture in the Rugby World Cup 2019 host nation will be the first of four matches. Los Pumas will fly from …
Read More »Cole Keith added to Canada’s Centralized Group
Rugby Canada’s new Centralized Athlete Program is now at its intended full compliment of 20. Originally revealed as 19 players, the newest addition to the roster is 19-year-old Sussex, New Brunswick, native Cole Keith. The young prop was invited to join the training group after impressing in the recent James …
Read More »Tough Draw for Argentina in 2017 Junior World Championship
World Rugby has released the match schedule for next year’s Junior World Championship. The global under 20 event will be played in the Georgian cities of Tbilisi and Kutaisi in May and June. Los Pumitas will open their account against none other than the host nation of Georgia. The May …
Read More »Argentine u20 Stars to play for Los Pumas 7s
21 players will begin training for the 2016-2017 Rugby Sevens season, the UAR has confirmed. Starting on Monday September 21 the players will train at Hindú Club in Buenos Aires. The three day camp will be directed by Los Pumas 7s Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora. Gómez Cora has been …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Axel Müller Following a nightmare start to the Top 14 season the knives have been out for Toulon players and staff. Former …
Read More »Pumitas Overpower Teritos in Montevideo
Argentina’s outstanding week continues. Following on from Los Pumas defeating Argentina in Salta the u20’s, Los Pumitas, have now won away against Uruguay. Argentina’s u20 side came out 80-12 winners over Los Teritos in Montevideo to win the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. The under 20 battle of Rio de la Plata …
Read More »Pumitas Roster Named for Uruguay
Argentina’s under 20’s side, Los Pumitas will face Uruguay on Wednesday. Taking place at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo the fixture will define the Sudamérica Rugby Cup. Argentina is coming off strong performances in Alta Gracia, Córdoba. Los Pumitas are now focusing on their next stage of preparations for the 2017 World …
Read More »Americas Players in Top 14 – Season Preview
A new season of Top 14 rugby begins on Saturday. The opening round kicks off less than two months after the 2016 final was played in Barcelona. The quick turnaround is due to Rugby World Cup 2015 having delayed matches in the early part of the 2015-2016 season. With there being …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Women’s Sevens Spirit and utter determination from captain Jen Kish and her team saw Canada winning Bronze at the Olympics Games …
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