Felipe Arregui has been added to the Pumas roster. The 23-year-old prop joins Daniel Hourcade’s squad as cover for Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro. Having started in Port Elizabeth, Tetaz Chaparro was forced off in the second half with a concussion. Arregui, like Tetaz Chaparro, is capable of playing on both sides …
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The 2017 Rugby Championship got underway on Saturday. As has occurred in all prior editions, South Africa had home advantage against Argentina in the opening round. Round two will see Argentina hosting the reverse fixture this coming Saturday in Salta. It is to be the fifth Rugby Championship match between …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP 2018 South American A Championship The South American A Championship is to Expand in 2018. The reformed competition will be an increase …
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Miguel Carner has been elected as the new president of Rugby Americas North. The Mexican will be the head of Rugby Americas North on a four year term. Carter will take up the new position having previously been Rugby Americas North Treasurer. The election of Carner comes at a time …
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Leoanrdo Senatore is out and Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro is in doubt for this coming Saturday’s match in Salta. Argentina host South Africa in a round two Rugby Championship in Northern Argentina. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade will require a different player to start at No 8 and potentially also at Loose …
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In the aftermath of Argentina’s 37-15 defeat against South Africa today, Head Coach Daniel Hourcade analyzed the performance. Hourcade noted that “I think that South Africa were superior, had a notable dominance which, in the second half, was reflected in the result. We had few opportunities and defended a lot …
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Argentina was outclassed in Port Elizabeth today, falling 37-15 to South Africa. The heavy defeat included tries to Courtnall Skosan, Raymond Rhule, Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph Du Toit. Los Pumas managed two from Martin Landajo and Emiliano Boffelli. South Africa thoroughly deserved the win. The impressive performance had Argentina defending …
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The 2017-2018 Pro D2 starts today, Friday August 18. The second division of French rugby is full professional and unlike any other in the world. Both the level of play and the financial power of the competition have helped make it as successful as it is. With it being a …
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The South American A Championship is to Expand in 2018. The reformed competition will be an increase to a South American Six Nations Championship. Newcomers Colombia are to participate for the first time. Sources from Colombia have confirmed with Americas Rugby News that Los Tucanes earned the right to compete …
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The Americas Rugby Championship ‘B’ is to begin in 2018. The new competition will be one tier below that of the Americas Rugby Championship, the annual competition involving the top six countries from the Americas. First played in 2016, the Americas Rugby Championship involves Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay, USA, and the …
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