Argentina’s position as the giants of the Americas shows signs of continuing. The South American Tri Nations saw Argentina backing-up their mid-week 68-0 win over Chile by similarly easily defeating Uruguay to secure the South American u19 Trophy for another year. Los Pumitas converted a 40-3 half-time lead into a …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas Future – Special Player Draft
South American rugby players are in search of professional opportunities. This has seen the creation of Super Rugby Americas Future. The new institution is to be a special player draft held in Montevideo, Uruguay from November 22-25. Super Rugby Americas Future will involve four teams with young players from the …
Read More »Europe Notes – Americas Player Transfers
Player recruitment continues. Recent transfers have seen players from North America and South America signing deals in Europe. Player movement will continue over the coming weeks and months with short and long-term signings being tabled. Former Canadian captain Tyler Ardron continues to be a man missing in action for …
Read More »Rodrigo Isgró from World Cup Pumas to eyeing Paris Olympics
The World’s best Rugby Sevens player from 2023, Rodrigo Isgró is back. Having been drafted in to Los Pumas by Michael Cheika, the big name from Mendoza returns to Argentina 7’s with an eye to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) confirmed Isgró as part …
Read More »Powerful Argentina defeat Chile in South American u19’s
A powerful performance from Argentina saw Los Pumitas easily overcoming Chile in the South American u19’s. The 68-0 victory set up a final between Los Pumitas and Uruguay. The match was game two in the Sudamericano de Rugby u19. Taking place in Santa Fé, Argentina, the home side ran riot at …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Eagles Swallow Brazil with one bite The USA had no trouble blasting through Brazil in La Vila on Saturday, outscoring their opponents by 8 …
Read More »Two Pumas with World Cup Experience in Super Rugby Pacific 2024
Two Argentines will play in Super Rugby Pacific 2024. The players are both fully capped Pumas who have appeared in Rugby World Cups. Both men are returning again after having played in prior Super Rugby campaigns for the Highlanders and Western Force respectively. Fullback Martín Bogado is back for a …
Read More »Esteban Meneses steps down as head coach of Uruguay
Uruguay will have a new head Coach in 2024. The long-time man in charge of Los Teros, Esteban Meneses has stepped down from the position. He coached Uruguay for all of the test team’s matches from 2016-2023. He replaced Pablo Lemoine in December 2015. Under Meneses Los Teros enjoy a …
Read More »Spain include Argentines to take on Canada
Spain has confirmed a player roster for upcoming international competition. Los Leones will be the home team for the Vila International Cup. Played in Villajoyosa over two rounds, the competition will feature Spain, Brazil, Canada and the USA. The four teams are fancied participants for Rugby World Cup 2027 which will …
Read More »South And North Americans Playing Rugby in Italy
A large number of Argentines play professional rugby in Italy. While they dominate the Americas player base in the Central European country they are certainly not alone. Chile, Uruguay and the USA all have players involved in Italy’s Serie A Elite, the national league. This article lists South and North …
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