With the creation of the PladAR system in Argentina the regular exodus of players abroad has become significantly reduced when compared to what it once was. Players continue to link up with European clubs of a variety of levels but the number of players staying in Argentina has been encouraging according to many …
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Argentina’s under 20 men’s team, Los Pumitas will face Japan this coming Saturday with the winning team finishing in 9th position in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20’s Championship. The South Americans will meet the top Asian side after having completed a 46-5 victory against Italy this afternoon in Viadana. …
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The Georgian Rugby Union has confirmed that the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup tournament will continue as planned despite heavy flooding in a section of the city adjacent the Vere River. Avchala Stadium is located approximately 14 km north of the area and has not been affected in any way. Major …
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Coming off a disappointing performance against Scotland Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed a team with six changes to face the home side, Italy on Monday in Viadana. The teams will meet in the Semi Finals for 9th position with the winner meeting either Samoa or Japan …
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The 2015 World Rugby Tbilisi Cup kicks off on Saturday, with representative sides from Ireland, Italy, Uruguay, and hosts Georgia taking part. It is the third year of the tournament, first contested in 2013, and has previously included teams from Argentina, South Africa, and Spain. Both Italy and Ireland have …
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Argentine international loosehead prop Bruno Postiglioni has agreed to terms to join Italian side Zebre to play in the Guinness Pro 12 and European Challenge Cup. He will join the team on August 17 unless he is selected by Daniel Hourcade for Argentina’s Rugby World Cup squad. Zebre’s announcement of …
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The 2015 French champion will be different to 2014 after heavyweights Toulon were beaten by the Gonzalo Quesada coached Stade Français in Bordeaux earlier this evening. The 33-16 defeat means Toulon will not contest a French final for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2011. Mourning the loss of …
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Italy head coach Jacques Brunel has named a 50-man training squad to prepare for the upcoming World Cup this September. The squad is separated into two groups, a primary selection of 40 players and 10 who have been designated as reserves. There are few surprises, with all but three of …
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