Monthly Archives: July 2021

Test Match Preview – Wales vs Argentina

Seven days after a 20-20 draw, the Dragons and Los Pumas meet again in a series decider in Cardiff, Wales. Quite simply, the winner on Saturday will secure a series victory. For Argentina there is also the historical prospect of completing a European tour unbeaten. Wales enter the match with …

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MLR Team Of The Week

The last weekend without the international tourists in attendance gave a few different players a chance to make their mark, with a certain Utah scrumhalf earning our applause. At the same time some of the usual suspects also showed their class with the playoff picture now all but sorted. 1 …

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Riekert Hattingh suspended after Red Card in Dublin

USA Eagles back row Riekert Hattingh has received a four-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher during Saturday’s test match in Dublin. Hattingh received a red card from referee Mathieu Raynal after the incident part-way through the second half. The Seattle Seawolves captain will therefore miss the …

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Stephen Hoiles to take over as LA Head Coach

Stephen Hoiles will take over the Head Coach position for the LA Giltinis next season. The former Wallabies loose forward steps up from his supporting role on a three-year agreement as he succeeds Darren Coleman, the latter departing to head up the Waratahs in Super Rugby. Hoiles has overseen the …

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Mallía to miss Wales and South Africa tests

Juan Cruz Mallia has been suspended for three matches by World Rugby. The Pumas back was red carded in the first class while playing for Argentina vs Wales. Referee Matthew Carley (England) red carded Mallía for foul play. The incident was cited and the outcome is that Mallía accepted that …

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Why Argentina Must Start Santiago Chocobares

Argentina must start Santiago Chocobares. The 22-year-old brings a new dimension of play to the Argentine mid-field; he is the type of center that Argentina has not had recently or at all during the professional era. Pumas centers have come in a variety of forms. The most capped Pumas centers …

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