Yearly Archives: 2016

X-Women Crowned National Champions in Victoria

The X-Women are Canadian University Champions once again. St. Francis Xavier University’s women’s varsity rugby team have conquered the CIS National Tournament, doing so in convincing fashion with a 27-19 win over the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees in Victoria on Sunday afternoon. It’s the 4th time since 2010 that St. …

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Pumas Score Worthy Try of the Year Nominee

Against Japan Nicolás Sánchez crossed for a try worthy of being a nominee for best of the year. The fly half finished off what was very much a team effort by latching on to a basketball pass. Attacking from deep in their own half, Argentina scored from on the fourth phase. …

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Americas Rankings – November 06 2016

Saturday morning’s big win in Tokyo has resulted in a rankings boost for Argentina.  The 54-20 victory over Japan has given Argentina a new ranking of 81.46 points. This sees Argentina extending its lead at the top of the Americas Rankings. Also in action this weekend was the USA. The …

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Romania Roster for USA, Canada and Uruguay

The Romanian roster has been revealed for the upcoming home internationals. The Oaks will play three matches, all being against Americas opposition. First up will be the USA this coming Saturday. Canada will play on November 19 and Uruguay on November 26. Half of the team that participated in the …

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Jujuy in line to Host Pumas vs Georgia in June 2017

Jujuy is in line to host Los Pumas vs Georgia in June 2017. The Northern Argentine city had been a contender to host one of the two matches against England. It is now the front-runner to instead host the Lelos on July 24. Carlos Vaca Aguiar, Jujuy’s Interministerial Provincial Coordinator has demonstrated …

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Ireland stun All Blacks in Chicago

For the first time in well over a hundred years of trying, Ireland have beaten the All Blacks. A Tier 1 record 18-game winning streak came to a screeching halt at Soldier Field in Chicago as New Zealand fell by a score of 40-29 in front of a captivated full …

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Brazil Crowned Valentín Martínez Winners

Brazil have been crowned the Valentín Martínez winners. The Women’s Rugby 7’s side completed an unbeaten campaign in Uruguay to successfully defend their title. On the opening day on Friday Brazil defeated Entre Rios, Chile and Argentina ‘2’. The three wins came with Brazil conceding just one try. These results …

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Video: Japan vs Argentina Match Highlights

Japan hosted Argentina this morning. In the first November test match for countries the South Americans ran out 54-30 winners. Argentina scored seven tries, two more than the home side. All of Los Pumas’ scores were from backs. Winger Matías Moroni and Santiago Cordero both scored two each as did …

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