An impressive Brumbies performance was sufficient to down Los Jaguares in Buenos Aires this evening. The Australian side won 39-17, outscoring the home side by six tries to two. In an extremely concerning performance, the Raúl Pérez coached side was throughly outplayed and exposed. The game plan fell flat and defensive frailties …
Read More »Hernández Ruled Out of Facing Brumbies
Juan Martín Hernández has been ruled out of facing the Brumbies. The veteran had been named on the bench for this evening’s Super Rugby home fixture. Instead he will not be fit to play and his spot will be taken over by Santiago González Iglesias. Like Hernández, González Iglesias, offers …
Read More »Tetaz Chaparro Set for Comeback vs Chile
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro is set to make his comeback vs Chile. The Tight Head prop has been out injured since October. His return is to be next Saturday in a Sudamérica Rugby Cup match in Santiago. Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has named a 26-man roster. It contains Tetaz Chaparro in addition …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide: Top 14 Semi Finals
Only four teams remain in the hunt for Top 14 glory. This weekend will see the number narrowed down to two. The Stade Velodrome in Marseilles is to be the setting for both Semi Finals. The fixtures will take place on Friday and Saturday. First up will be La Rochelle vs …
Read More »Match Preview – Jaguares vs Brumbies
Los Jaguares meet the Brumbies for the first time. Saturday’s Super Rugby match comes as the June Internationals are rapidly approaching. It is a late opportunity for players from both teams to press for places in Los Pumas and the Wallabies. Coming off the worst Jaguares display on record, Head …
Read More »Pumas Start for Barbarians vs England
Pumas Patricio Albacete and Facundo Isa are to start for the Barbarians vs England on Sunday. The international select side includes a star-studded list of players from the Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro 12 and Top 14 competitions. Albacete will play in his usual position of second-row. The now-former Toulouse lock …
Read More »Argentina’s 2017 Internationals
The final details are yet to be made public though Americas Rugby News can confirm Argentina’s 2017 Internationals. The South Americans will play three home matches in June, three way in November and six in the Rugby Championship. The twelve matches are to see Argentina playing against seven countries. The …
Read More »Three Pumas on Barbarians Roster to Face England
Three Pumas have been named on the Barbarians roster to face England. Former Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter will take chareg of the team for this coming Sunday’s fixture as well as a second match against Ulster on June 01. Already having been named in the Barbarians squad are Facundo …
Read More »South Africa to Play Pumas in Port Elizabeth
South Africa are to play host to Los Pumas in Port Elizabeth. The opening round fixture will be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 19. South Africa’s remaining home fixtures will be in Bloemfontein and Cape Town against Australia and New Zealand respectively. For round two the Springboks are …
Read More »Imhoff Suffers Season Ending Injury
Juan Imhoff has suffered a season engine injury. The Argentine winger was forced off early against Montpellier on Saturday. Tests have revealed that he suffered two fractured ribs, one of which is also displaced. He will be unable to play again this season. Racing 92 won the barrage match against Montpellier. …
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