A cross-border competition will take place in South America in November. The four teams taking to the field will be Paraguay, Brazil, and the Argentine provinces Córdoba and Tucumán. The matches will all be uncapped with Brazil and Paraguay playing as the Brazil XV and Paraguay XV respectively. The tournament …
Read More »Santiago Medrano back for Western Force in Super Rugby 2023
Following the downfall of the Worcester Warriors, the Western Force have signed Santiago Medrano for Super Rugby 2023. As such, Medrano will play a third campaign for the Western Australian Super Rugby franchise. Medrano will join the Western Force in December. With 27 test caps to his name he is …
Read More »NOLA bids farewell to Juan Cappiello, re-signs Jack Webster
NOLA Gold have bid farewell to Argentine center Juan Cappiello, who has confirmed his retirement from the sport at the age of 30. At the same time 24-year-old outside back Jack Webster has committed through the end of the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Cappiello is originally from the Pucará …
Read More »Uncapped Franco Molina added to Argentina roster for November
Argentina’ roster for the November Internationals has increased from 29 to 30 players. Second-rower Franco Molina is being added to the group that trained together this week in Manchester, England. Molina is uncapped but his inclusion does not come as a surprise. He has impressed in South America for both …
Read More »Argentina lose Marcos Kremer for England test match
Marcos Kremer will miss the opening fixture of Los Pumas’ three-match November tour of the UK. Kremer was suspended for three weeks for foul play while playing for Stade Français. The first week of his suspension was served this past Saturday against Brive. The two remaining fixtures will see Kremer …
Read More »Argentina Missing XV November 2022
Michael Cheika named 29 players on Argentina’s roster for the upcoming 2022 November Internationals. Los Pumas will tour the UK playing test matches against England, Wales, and Scotland in their respective homes venues in London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. The roster did not contain Argentine-based players. Instead, the players selected play …
Read More »Argentina Eye World Cup With Changes to Roster for November
Argentina have finalized a 29-man roster for November. The players will train together at a camp in Manchester on October 24-26. It will include a training regime together with the Sale Sharks. Michael Cheika’s roster consists of players from the Top 14, Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC). Many are …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Canada unbeaten in Women’s World Cup Canada wrapped up an unbeaten pool stage with a 29-14 win over the …
Read More »Uruguay XV and Argentina XV draw level
The Uruguay XV were on course for an impressive win over the Argentina XV on Sunday. Played in Montevideo, the home side were ahead 26-12 at the hour mark. The Argentina XV fought back to draw level with the match ending 26-26 well past the 80th minute mark. With both …
Read More »Pumas in Doubt ahead of November Internationals Roster Announcement
Doubts surround a variety of reputable Argentine players ahead of the November Internationals. The forthcoming roster announcement will feature changes from the Rugby Championship as injuries play their part. Argentina will open their tour to the UK on November 06. The South Americans first fixture will be against England in …
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