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- Former Italian center, Gonzalo García is now Head Coach of Old Mackayans in Chile. Spanish won’t be a problem as he is Argentine born and raised.
- 18 players from Canada’s 2025 Rugby World Cup roster are in the 30-women roster for the Pacific Four.
- Canadian capped fly half Shane O’Leary is back playing again for Nottingham in England.
- Hooker from Marista in Mendoza, Tomás Montilla is back in Argentina from Italy and has joined Los Dogos.
- Seven South Americans will compete in Major League Rugby (MLR) 2026. Argentina, Chile and Uruguay are represented.
- Puma Joaquín Oviedo made a tremendous contribution for Perpignan who completed a key win over Toulon.
- Former Puma Rodrigo Bruni was red carded in the first half for a dangerous clear out on Nolann Le Garrec. Bayonne managed to defeat La Rochelle 26-15 despite the disruption. Close to 30,000 attended the match in San Sebastián, Spain.
- The 99-capped Puma, Matías Alemanno scored for Gloucester who lost heavily against Leicester Tigers at Birmingham.
- A Rodrigo Isgró try helped the Harlequins beat the Bristol Bears.
- In addition to being rumored to a move to the Sale Sharks, there is also Japanese interest in Tomás Lavanini.
- Argentina 1 went unbeaten in the Sudamerica u18’s.
- World Rugby announced Meiji as the Official Milk and Yoghurt Supplier for Rugby World Cup 2027.
- The home of Boca soccer, La Bombonera is being considered as a stadium for Argentina’s RWC bid.
- Argentina seeks the backing of England and France for its RWC hosting bid.
- Support keeps coming from different places; leading Argentine Soccer clubs want Argentina to host Rugby World Cup 2031.
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