The long wait is over; Argentina is finally set to have a player with 100 test caps. Agustín Creevy is the first Puma in history to reach the milestone. At the age of 38, Creevy will play his 100th test match on Saturday. He will feature as a replacement against …
Read More »Facundo Gigena joins Pau in the Top 14
Facundo Gigena will continue his career in France. The Argentine loose head prop has signed for Pau. He makes the move for the upcoming season and does so after London Irish collapsed. Pau have recruited Gigena as an established and experienced player. Gigena made over 100 appearances in the English …
Read More »Domingo Miotti departs Glasgow Warriors for Top 14
Domingo Miotti has a new club. The Argentine fly half has departed the Glasgow Warriors for the Top 14. Miotti has signed for Oyonnax. The move comes after Miotti had previously signed an extension to remain in Scotland. Miotti is the second Argentine recruit to Oyonnax for next season. Lucas …
Read More »South Africa edge Argentina in Brutal Contest
South Africa edged Argentina in a brutal contest on Saturday. The Springboks were 22-21 winners in a match in which Argentina missed three kicks at goal and was on top in the second-half. The teams put on match of note. Both teams played elite-level rugby. There is reason to suggest …
Read More »Pumas Lacking Game Time Face Nervous Wait
Pumas lacking game time face a nervous wait ahead of the World Cup announcement. All teams will have 33-men rosters. Michael Cheika’s selections and non-selections provide notable insight into his intentions for the World Cup in France. The final round Rugby Championship match is Argentina’s final road match before finalizing …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2023 – South Africa vs Argentina – ARN Guide
World Champions South Africa have their farewell home match before the World Cup. The Springboks play host to Argentina in Johannesburg. The match is a third, and final, round fixture of the 2023 Rugby Championship. South Africa go in to the match looking for answers. The Springboks were impressive winners …
Read More »Bristol Bears sign Puma Santiago Grondona
Santiago Grondona has secured his professional playing future. The Puma has signed for the Bristol Bears. It marks a return to England. Grondona played for the Exeter Chiefs before transferring to play for Pau in the Top 14 in early 2023. Grondona made eight appearances for Pau, scoring two tries. …
Read More »Dragons sign prop Rodrigo Martínez from Argentina
Rodrigo Martínez is returning to the UK from Argentina. The Puma left the defunct English Premiership club the Wasps to play Super Rugby Americas for Los Pampas. He has now secured his playing future at the Dragons in East Wales. Martínez will play in the United Rugby Championship (URC) for …
Read More »Saracens call sees Juan Martín González staying in English Premiership
Juan Martín González has signed for Saracens. The move comes following the collapse of London Irish. The northern London side will be González’ second English Premiership club and third professional team overall. The native of Mendoza joined London Irish from Argentina. He played for Los Jaguares in Super Liga Americana …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP MVCC turns 162 The oldest rugby club in the Americas turned 162 this past week. Established on July 18, 1861 Montevideo …
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