History was made in Córdoba, Argentina on Monday. Los Tarucas came out on top as 22-20 winners of the first ever Córdoba vs Tucumán professional rugby match. The match was a dream contest for scrum lovers; both teams won penalties while defending scrums meters out from their own try zone. …
Read More »Pumas Tries Light Up Pro Leagues
Pumas tries lit up European professional leagues this past weekend. In a positive sign ahead of the international season, Argentines ran tries in the Japan League One, the French Top 14 and the United Rugby Championship (URC). Pablo Matera scored in Japan this past weekend. He did so for Mie …
Read More »Brazil Fall Short Against Spain
Brazil were soundly beaten by Spain in Alicante on Sunday. The South Americans fell to a 41-12 defeat in a test match with world rankings on the line. The match was game two of Brazil’s Iberian tour in preparation of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Brazil were competitive against …
Read More »New Zealand and Argentina Mourn the Passing of Alex Wyllie
New Zealand and Argentina rugby are in mourning. Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie past away on Saturday at the age of 80. He coached two countries at Rugby World Cups: New Zealand in 1991 and Argentina in 1999. Wyllie coached New Zealand in 64 test matches from 1988 to 1991 and coached …
Read More »Seawolves fall short against Warriors in Seattle
Seattle’s early-season woes continued on Saturday night as they fell short against the Warriors at Starfire Stadium. The Seawolves sprung to life in the final quarter, but by then Utah had already racked up a 21-point lead and the final score read 30-27 to the visitors. An early score went …
Read More »San Diego stay perfect with comfortable win over Miami
San Diego continued their perfect run to start the new campaign with a comfortable 31-12 result over the Miami Sharks on Saturday night. The Legion started slowly but once they found their groove they had little trouble securing the bonus point win, their fifth consecutive victory. Miami were on the …
Read More »LA outruns NOLA at The Gold Mine
RFC Los Angeles again showed off their attacking prowess with a 31-24 victory over the Gold in New Orleans on Saturday. The visitors repeatedly found success running from their side of the pitch, with two scores just before halftime giving them a lead they would not relinquish. Rory van Vugt …
Read More »Anthem denied again as Coetzer kick saves SaberCats
For a third time in succession Anthem have been denied a first franchise victory by the narrowest of margins. On Saturday night it was Houston who played spoilers in Charlotte. Davy Coetzer’s last-gasp penalty goal secured a 46-45 result, just moments after a late try had put Anthem ahead. Defense …
Read More »DC defense shuts door on outmuscled New England
Punishing defense from Old Glory on their home turf earned an impressive 28-14 win over the Free Jacks on Saturday. DC won the collision battle on the gainline and were the better side in the scrum. It leaves the defending champions with a losing record five weeks into the campaign. …
Read More »New French Club for Lucio Sordoni
Lucio Sordoni is transferring clubs in France with immediate effect. The Argentine tight head is joining Montauban from Racing 92. This sees the 26-year-old Puma trading the Top 14 for the Pro D2. The move is as a medical joker; El Rosarino arrives in place of Mirian Burduli. Sordoni moves …
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