Argentina

Matera replaces Creevy as Pumas captain

Agustín Creevy is no longer the captain of Argentina. After five years and a record 49 tests at the front of Los Pumas the 33-year-old hooker will hand over the skipper’s armband to Pablo Matera. The change, made by new Pumas coach Mario Ledesma, was formally announced today by the …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA, Canada Women’s Sevens New Zealand proved a step ahead, but it was a good showing for the two North American …

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Americas Rankings – October 21 2018

The Americas Rankings have been updated for October 21 2018. They have been recalculated to take into account the final round of the Sudamérica 4 Naciones B in Guatemala. The competition was played over three match days with Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Peru being the participants. An unfortunate series of …

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South American U18’s 7’s To Debut in November

Inovation continues in the Americas. The latest project sees the South American U18’s 7’s set to debut in November. Santiago, Chile will play host to the new competition with five countries set to compete in the inaugural Sudamérica Rugby U18’s Men’s competition. Taking to the filed in Santiago will be …

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Two Pumas in World XV to face Japan

Two Pumas have been included in the World XV selection to face Japan. No8 Leonardo Senatore and inside center Santiago González Iglesias have been named in the squad to play against Japan in Osaka on Friday October 26. The fixture will be played at the Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The same …

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Champions Cup – Round 2 Preview

It’s a three-day weekend for the Champions Cup, with games spread from Friday to Sunday. The first match sees Leicester looking to redeem their first-round loss to Ulster in a home battle against Scarlets on Friday. Argentine prop Facundo Gigena will be on the bench for the Tigers. Two of …

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Challenge Cup – Round 2 Preview

The second week of the European Challenge Cup sees three games played on Friday and seven scheduled for Saturday. Half the matches will feature Americas player. Facundo Bosch will start at hooker for Agen against Benetton Treviso on Friday with Colombian lock Andrés Zafra named on the bench. Former Pumitas …

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