Tomás Lezana is out of action. The Pumas flanker fell awkwardly in a tackle from his opposite, Vito Kolelishvili, and was stretchered off in the opening half of Saturday’s test match against Georgia in Jujuy. Pablo Matera entered from the bench in his place in just the 16th minute. Team …
Read More »Attention Returns to Jaguares
With the completion of the June Internationals, Argentine attention returns to Los Jaguares. The Buenos Aires based Super Rugby franchise will play at home next Friday. The fixture is to be against the Kings, a dead rubber for the Jaguares given their run of losses prior to pausing for June’s …
Read More »Argentina Topple Georgia in Jujuy
In front of a near-capacity crowd in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina completed their first win of 2017. The 45-29 victory brings relief to the team after having lost against England in San Juan and Santa Fé. A well-struck penalty from Nicolás Sánchez opened the scoring. The 4th minute score …
Read More »ARN Predictions – June 24
We are into the final found of the June internationals and of course the first round of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series which means that reputations are on the line… but has the fat lady already sung in this competition? Rugby United clairvoyant Dan Mason had another storming …
Read More »Match Preview – Argentina vs Georgia
The 9th and 12th ranked countries in the World Rankings meet in Jujuy on Saturday. Argentina will host Georgia, a noteworthy fixture for the sport of rugby. Not only are both countries from non-English speaking countries and from different continents but their rosters composed entirely of players born and raised …
Read More »French Club Targets Ramiro Herrera
A possible return to France looms for Ramiro Herrera. The 28-year-old has been targeted by French club Stade Français. The club has recruited heavily for the upcoming season and is continuing to strengthen its roster. The club has lost leading Tight Head Rabah Slimani to Clermont. In looking to obtain …
Read More »Cubelli Playing Again
Tomás Cubelli is playing again. The Buenos Aires scrum-half made his return to the field today, playing for the Brumbies against the Asia Pacific Dragons in Singapore. The fixture was a warm-up for the Canberra-based franchise ahead of the final stages of Super Rugby this season. The Brumbies won the …
Read More »Lavanini Ruled Out of Facing Georgia
Tomás Lavanini has been ruled out of facing Georgia. The Pumas second-rower suffered an eye injury, specifically to the retina in his right eye. The team medic has confirmed the 24-year-old has departed Jujuy to return to Buenos Aires. Lavanini started in both San Juan and Santa Fé against England. …
Read More »What Next for Uruguay?
Fresh off their Nations Cup success Los Teros have extended their winning streak to 9 matches. Wins included are from matches in the Americas Rugby Championship, South American Rugby Championship. What then is next for Uruguay? First up Uruguay is to have home advantage against the Argentina XV. The one-off …
Read More »Spinelli Joins Viadana
José Ignacio Spinelli is the latest recruit from Viadana. The back from Mendoza joins the club for the 2017-2018 season, joining from Italian rivals Pesaro. Viadana’s official website noted that “he is a physically solid player with a good boot. He came to Viadana after returning to Italy and having …
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