Argentina’s three July test matches follow the World Cup and a very busy professional season. Players need rest, but when and how? Few rugby people on the planet have a better understanding of the problem than does Felipe Contepomi. The new Head Coach is a former captain and a man …
Read More »No Room Found for Wales vs Georgia Six Nations Promotion / Relegation Clash
The wait and hope for Six Nations promotion / relegation continues. Georgia put out an open request for a match against Wales. The Lelos defeated Portugal 36-10 in Paris this year for a seventh consecutive Rugby Europe Championship title. It was Georgia’s 13th title in 14 years. Wales were bottom …
Read More »France Considering Some New Players for Tour to Argentina and Uruguay
France Head Coach Fabien Galthié is weighing-up his options for the July Internationals. France will play two test matches against Los Pumas in Argentina and one against Los Teros in Uruguay. The three-match tour will follow a match against a World XV coached by Ian Foster. Writing for Rugby Rama, …
Read More »Peñarol Recruit Two Front-Rowers from Argentina
Peñarol’s scrum has been a weak point of their Super Rugby Americas 2024 season. The Uruguayan team has taken action with the recruitment of two front-rowers from Argentina. Leonel Oviedo and Horacio de la Mota are now on the Peñarol roster. Oviedo is a former Pumita. He was selected for two …
Read More »Chicago outruns LA in high flying contest
Three tries from Nate Augspurger helped Chicago to a dominant 52-31 win over RFC Los Angeles at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday. The Hounds never looked in danger and put on a spectacle for their fans, though defense seemed optional at times in a contest that featured 13 tries between the …
Read More »Hodgson leads Utah to first ever win in San Diego
Joel Hodgson scored 18 points including a match-winning penalty goal to lead the Warriors to a 33-32 result over the Legion on Sunday. Utah’s first-ever victory in San Diego snapped a five-game win streak for the Legion, and dealt the home side their first ever defeat at Snapdragon Stadium. Early …
Read More »Dogos Force Their Way Past Cobras
Los Dogos are back in the lead of Super Rugby Americas 2024. The side from Córdoba, Argentina were 31-09 winners over Os Cobras on Sunday. The five tries to zero victory featured good scores from both backs and forwards. The match was a game of two halves; the first was …
Read More »Potent Pampas Prove too good for Raptors in Colorado
Los Pampas were convincing 47-14 winners over the American Raptors on Sunday. The afternoon triumph came before Los Dogos take-on Os Cobras in Córdoba. As a result, Los Pampas are temporarily five points out in front of the Super Rugby Americas 2024 standings. A rapid-fire start had the Buenos Aires …
Read More »Andrés Vilaseca to depart Vannes
Andrés Vilaseca’s time at Vannes is winding down. After two seasons, the Uruguayan will depart the French Pro D2 club. Vilaseca’s playing future is undetermined. The now 32-year-old arrived in France from Peñarol. Vannes lead the Pro D2. The club is on target for a first-ever promotion to the Top …
Read More »Sensational Selknam Trample Yacare in Santiago
A sensational performance from Selknam saw the Chilean side improving their Super Rugby Americas 2024 season dramatically. Saturday’s win saw a team on a mission; Selknam thoroughly outplayed Yacare to claim a bonus point win. The 39-15 result sees Selknam now firmly in the play-off’s zone and within three competition …
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