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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 Argentina Sevens the best of the Americas in Singapore Argentina were convincing 42-24 winners over the USA Eagles in …

Two Argentine backs were red carded this weekend during the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches. Both players were sent-off with plenty of time left in their respective matches. They are likely to be suspended in the coming days. Juan Cruz Mallía was red carded for making contact with …

A big change is on his way to Argentina; Michael Cheika is to coach Los Pumas. Alejo Miranda reports that the Australian is the new Head Coach of Argentina’s national Men’s test team. The move is rare; it is the first time since 1999 that Los Pumas’ will not be …

Juan Imhoff has written his name in the record books. The Argentine winger scored his 100th try for Racing 92. It came in the team’s 35-29 win over Pau. Imhoff’s 100 tries have come in different competitions. 67 of them have been scored in Top 14 matches, 32 in the …

After a rest during the holiday season, Up and Under is back for 2022. 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 USA Women’s Eagles Conquer Málaga …

Guido Petti is sidelined until March. Bordeaux will be without the Argentine second-rower for upcoming competition in the European Champions Cup and the French Top 14. Petti’s injury is a minor knee problem. He has complained of discomfort. Bordeaux have prioritized having Petti fully-fit for the business end of the …

Individual attributes and the needs of a team can combine to see an established player moved to a different position. This happens everywhere from the amateur leagues to the test arena. If a player is ‘out of position’ at his club this may harm his chances of international honors; that …

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 USA RWC 2031 bid The USA is in an exclusive bid position for Rugby World Cup 2031. World Rugby is …

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 Mexico win big against Cayman Islands Mexico played host to the Cayman Islands on Saturday afternoon. The match in …

Juan Imhoff ran in two tries for Racing 92 in today’s Championship Cup match against the Northampton Saints. The Parisians were 45-14 winners in the Top 14 team’s match in England. The win was a dream start for Imhoff and Racing 92. Imhoff’s double came in the opening half. He …