What would a lineup look like continuing the most capped players per country? In the case of Argentina the answer is that it would appear very modern. Only one player is exclusively from the amateur era and five played in Rugby World Cup 2015. 1 – Marcos Ayerza (66 caps, …
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The June test series for the Americas looks all but complete with multiple sources indicating that Georgia will play Canada, the USA, and Argentina during the June international window. Originally proposed as a trip to South America, the Lelos will now face tougher competition with the North Americans replacing Brazil …
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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 Canada, USA to play Scotland in June 2018 Canada and the USA have secured at least one Tier 1 test for …
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Separated into two distinct formats – clubs and countries the 2017 Punta del Este 7’s is to open the New Year with a bang. The two day competition will take place on January 6-7 in Uruguay’s famous Beach resort city. The tournament is to be a celebration of rugby in not …
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Uruguay have named Francisco Bulanti as the new Head coach of Los Teros 7’s. He will work together with Miguel Risso and they are to immediately get into their work. Balun’s first task is the upcoming Punta del Este Sevens in January. The 2017 Punta del Este 7’s will be played …
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A massive thank you to everyone who has visited with us over the course of 2016! This was our first full year after kicking off just over 18 months ago and what a year it was! The renewed Americas Rugby Championship, the ups and downs of PRO Rugby, a first run …
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Patricio Fernández scored 17 points for Clermont on Friday evening. The Central French side ran out clear winners of Paris, scoring six tries to two. The Rosario fly half scored one of these and he also kicked five goals. The home victory sees Clermont retaining top spot. After fourteen rounds Clermont has …
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Argentina’s teams – Los Jaguares and Los Pumas did not come away with the results they desired. The numbers is to be the subject of this, the final Forward Thinking of the year. In 2016 Los Pumas played 13 test matches. Los Jagures had 15 matches in Super Rugby. Combined this meant …
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General Manager Greg Peters has stepped down from the UAR. Argentina’s national governing body confirmed that the New Zealander is returning home with immediate effect. Peters will remain connected to the UAR’s dealings with SANZAAR and the Américas Rugby Championship and will manage some individual international commercial subject matters. “It has …
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Round 11 of the Aviva Premiership will be played don either side of Christmas. It will be spread over four match days – Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. Friday’s fixture will see Juan Pablo Estelles making his Aviva Premiership debut. Estelles will play on the left wing for the Northampton …
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