Paul Tait

CO-FOUNDER / EDITOR / SOUTH AMERICA ... has been covering the sport since 2007. Former player, coach, and referee. Author on web and in print. Published original works in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Ele fala português / Él habla español.

New Zealand Squad named for Rugby Championship

New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming international against Samoa and the subsequent Rugby Championship has been named. The selected players are to train together this week in camp before reassembling on July 01 ahead of the historic test in Apia. The forty-one man squad features five uncapped players – Nehe …

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Pumas fall to French Barbarians in Rosario

Daniel Hourcade’s preparation for the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup hit a rock this afternoon as Los Pumas were defeated 28-22 by the French Barbarians in Rosario. The result and the manner in which both the team and individual players performed raises questions over where the team stands just …

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Pumitas finish ninth after defeating Japan

Argentina’s under 20 side, Los Pumitas have ended their involvement in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20s by defeating Japan 38-21. The result sees Argentina secure ninth spot and go some way to making up for finishing winless in pool play. The Nicolás Fernández Lobbe coached team scored six tries …

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Los Teros Change Seven for Emerging Italy

Los Teros will face Emerging Italy on Sunday in the final round of the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup in Georgia. The competition serves as vital preparation for squad members of the four competing countries ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup. Uruguayan Head Coach Pablo Lemoine has made seven changes for …

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Pumas forced into late change against French Barbarians

Matías Orlando will not face the French Barbarians this weekend. The Tucumán winger has been forced out with Román Miralles taking his place on the wing. In moving from fullback Miralles’ spot wil be taken by regular starting fullback Joaquín Tuculet. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino had been bracketed for possible selection but is being …

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Argentina XV named for Nations Cup decider

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Argentina XV coaches Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have named their starting team for Sunday’s World Rugby Nations Cup deciding fixture in Bucharest, Romania. The South Americans will take-on Romania at ther Stadionul Arc de Triumf with the match scheduled for a 2pm kick-off. With both teams coming off wins …

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Namibia name 50-man World Cup Training Squad

Welwitschias head coach Danie Vermeulen has named a 50-man training squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Included are 27 players currently involved in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Romania in addition to a total of 11 players who are yet to be capped. Capped 43 times prop Johnny Redelinghuys is the …

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Hourcade names experimental Pumas lineup

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his lineup for Saturday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians in Rosario. The fixture will be played at Old Resian Club in Argentina’s fourth largest city. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. With the French Barbarians’ tour being the final opportunity …

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Six Changes in Pumitas side to face Japan

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Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed his 23 players for Saturday’s World Rugby Under 20s Championship fixture against Japan. Potential future test players from the two proud rugby nations will be playing for a ninth place finish at Calvisano, Italy. Fernández Lobbe has made seven modifications from the …

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Carizza to start Super Rugby play-off

Argentine international Manuel Carizza has been named to start together with Eben Etzebeth for the Stormers. The Cape Town based franchise will play host to Australian side the Brumbies on Saturday. Capped 43 times by Argentina Carizza is looking for a recall ahead of the World Cup. The Rosario forward was …

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