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David Ainu’u was part of a spectacular winning effort on Saturday. Toulouse defeated Munster in a rare penalty-shoot-out contest to book their place in the final four of the European Champions Cup. The teams were tied at 24-24 at full-time and also at the end of extra-time. Ainu’u was a …

Racing 92 have signed Juan Imhoff for a further two years. The Parisian club will be home to the Rosario speedster until 2024. Few Americas players have served a foreign club to a comparative extent; Imhoff joined Racing 92 following Rugby World Cup 2011. Imhoff holds records for Racing 92. …

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 …