Argentina ended their year in London this afternoon, falling 38-35 to the Barbarians. The defeat came after Argentina had been leading 28-7 and sees Mario Ledesma’s team officially winless in their end of year tour. The mark left by Ledesma has already seen personal changes. One of them is no …
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The November Internationals have concluded yet there is still one fixture to play. Argentina take-on the Barbarians in London on Saturday in a special attraction to bring to an end 2018’s international activities. The Barbarians are South African heavy yet are captained by New Zealand’s Wyatt Crockett. The RWC winner …
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Rassie Erasmus has not looked far from his own backyard in confirming his Barbarians squad to face the Pumas on December 1st. The Springbok coach has selected 13 South African players in the match day squad for the Killik Cup match at Twickenham. Players from eight nations will wear the …
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Juan Manuel Leguizamón is to play for the Barbarians vs Argentina. The 35-year-old was left out of Mario Ledesma’s roster currently touring Europe. Despite being let out Leguizamón will play, albeit against Los Pumas. He is to play for the Barbarians on December 01 at London’s Twickenham Stadium. It is …
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Nigel Owens will take the field in Chicago on November 3. The world’s most prominent rugby referee takes charge of Ireland’s match against Italy at Soldier Field, with former Harlequins scrumhalf Karl Dickson tabbed to run the rule over the USA’s match against the New Zealand Māori. One of the …
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Next month will be a highly busy time for international competition. Involved in matches are to be countries from the world over, including those who will be World Cup opposition of both the USA and Argentina. The USA and Argentina are two of three countries from the Americas currently confirmed …
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Springbok coach Johan ‘Rassie’ Erasmus has been appointed coach of the Barbarians for their match against Argentina on December 1 in London. The invitational side will host the Pumas three years after their last meeting, a 49-31 win for Argentina following the 2015 World Cup. The news comes in the …
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Argentina have added a Barbarians date to their 2018 November Internationals. The fixture sees Daniel Hourcade’s Pumas playing four matches in their end of year European tour. Scheduled for Saturday December 01, the match will follow tests against Ireland, France and Scotland. It is to be Argentina’s second four-match tour …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Seattle Seawolves Coming off an impressive performance against the Utah Warriors, the Seawolves turned it up a notch against the New …
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The great career of Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe has now closed. On November 11 2006 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe defeated England. He was a part of the historic 25-18 Pumas victory at Twickenham Stadium. Twelve years on and he defeated England today, doing so for the Barbarians and as captain. …
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