Argentina

Former All Blacks are being targeted to play for Tonga vs Argentina and the USA in Rugby World Cup 2019. In an effort to improve their chances in Pool C Tonga is looking to capture players through the Olympic loophole. Head Coach Toutai Kefu told Radio New Zealand that he …

Lucas Noguera Paz is to trade Los Jaguares to play for Bath reports A Pleno Rugby. The decision sends shock waves to the UAR as he is the latest high-profile player to depart Argentina. Under existing policies no players based in Europe are eligible to play for Los Pumas. Since …

Eduardo Oderigo is the quintessential Spirit of Rugby. The man from Argentina was acknowledged for his contributions by World Rugby on Sunday. At the World Rugby Awards in Monaco Eduardo “Coco” Oderigo received the “Award for Character” a thank you from rugby for his work at Espartanos. A criminal lawyer, …

Facundo Bosch has extended his contract with Agen until June 2019. The Argentine hooker arrived at the club ahead of the 2017-2018 season and has now signed to remain there until the end of next season. This comes as a hammer blow to Argentina with him officially being the third …

Juan Imhoff scored a second half try against Montpellier on Sunday. The score was part of a dominant display as Racing 92 romped to a 26-0 hammering over the Top 14 leaders. The Rosario speedster was replacement for the Parisian club. He came on to demonstrate why he is undeniably …

Facundo Bosch scored in what was a big win for Agen this past weekend. The former Jaguares hooker crossed for the first of three Agen tries in the team’s 29-13 home victory over Stade Français. The importance of the result for Agen cannot be underestimated. It takes the club up …

Axel Müller Scored a try for Oyonnax on Saturday evening. The 76th minute score was the final try of the match and helped Oyonnax avoid defeat against Clermont. The teams finished at 32-32, thereby sharing the points on offer from the Top 14 match. The try was scored in the …

Los Pumas are to return to play on the Gold Coast in 2018. The Australian Rugby Union has confirmed the venues for the Wallabies’ three home matches in next year’s Rugby Championship. Australia will open against New Zealand in Sydney before hosting South Africa in Brisbane and Argentina on the …

This week’s edition of Up and Under brings to a close international activity for the year. The weekly segment will return again in January 2018.   UP Chile In the first meeting between Germany and Chile the South Americans recorded a big win. Played on Saturday at the Sparda Bank …

Joaquín Tuculet’s try against England in San Juan is officially the best try scored in 2017. The Argentine fullback crossed for what was a second half try in the opening match of the year for Los Pumas. The try had it all. It began from deep in Pumas territory and …