Yearly Archives: 2018

Cat Undergoes Surgery

Juan Manuel Cat has undergone surgery. The 22-year-old Uruguayan mid-fielder suffered a ruptured pectoral tendon and is now recovering following his operation. A recovery period of 4 months is likely for such an operation. This means Cat should be free to be considered to take part in Uruguay’s tour of …

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Montero Handed 6 Week Suspension

Manuel Montero has been handed a 6 week suspension. The Argentine left winger has been suspended by URBA – Buenos Aires Rugby for a high tackle on Franco Moneta. Having made a break Frano Moneta was close lined by a covering Montero. Contact was made in the form of a …

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Match Preview – Canada vs USA

The 60th meeting between two North American rivals will take place in Atlantic Canada for just the second time and the first since the World Cup held in St. John’s in 2006. For Halifax and the province Nova Scotia it’s a first – the first ever test match, with the …

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Match Preview – Argentina vs Scotland

The final weekend of the 2018 June Internationals sees Argentina at home against Scotland on Saturday. In what is to be Daniel Hourcade’s final test match in charge Los Pumas need nothing less than a victory. The fixture will be historic in itself. It marks a first ever appearance from …

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Team of the Week

It was a weekend to remember for the Americas, one that might have been worth forgetting had it not been for the extraordinary Eagles victory over Scotland. Los Pumas fell in decisive fashion, Canada were embarrassed in Ottawa, and the Pumitas struggled in their tournament-ever against Australia. Three games in …

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