Tag Archives: July Internationals

Injuries have come at the wrong time for key Pumas. With the professional season into the late stages there are concerns surrounding players who, if fit, would be certainties to receive game time and likely start for Argentina. Emiliano Boffelli is out for the remainder of the season. The first-choice …

Andrés Vilaseca has agreed to stay on at Vannes. After two seasons, the Uruguayan had decided to return home from the French Pro D2 club. However, a decision on Thursday evening was made; the 32-year-old will remain at the club. Vannes lead the Pro D2. The club is on target …

Uruguay have been hit hard by an untimely injury. Two months before Los Teros have home advantage for July Internationals against France, Argentina, and Scotland, fly half Juan Andrés Zuccarino has been injured. He is unlikely to play again in 2024. Uruguay will be without Zuccarino for the July Internationals. …

The July Internationals will break record ground in the Americas. The annual mid-year window will see more matches than ever before in the Western Hemisphere. Canada, the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay will all host matches against visiting test teams from other continents. Americas officials from the same …

Scott Lawrence has named 55 players in an extended Men’s Eagles squad ahead of the July international window. The USA will play Romania on July 5 in Chicago and Scotland on July 12 in Washington DC. Of those selected, 15 have yet to represent the Eagles at test level. Brive …

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay all have home test matches in July. The South American teams will use the opportunities to begin the new Rugby World Cup cycle. On the one hand, Los Pumas will play in the Rugby Championship from August. On the other hand, Rugby World Cup …

Argentina’s three July test matches follow the World Cup and a very busy professional season. Players need rest, but when and how? Few rugby people on the planet have a better understanding of the problem than does Felipe Contepomi. The new Head Coach is a former captain and a man …

The wait and hope for Six Nations promotion / relegation continues. Georgia put out an open request for a match against Wales. The Lelos defeated Portugal 36-10 in Paris this year for a seventh consecutive Rugby Europe Championship title. It was Georgia’s 13th title in 14 years. Wales were bottom …

France Head Coach Fabien Galthié is weighing-up his options for the July Internationals. France will play two test matches against Los Pumas in Argentina and one against Los Teros in Uruguay. The three-match tour will follow a match against a World XV coached by Ian Foster. Writing for Rugby Rama, …

Rugby continues to grow in South America. The latest case in point is the scheduling of the annual mid-year internationals. Paraguay will be a part of the 2024 July Internationals. Los Yacarés will play at home against two touring test teams from other continents for the first time. Paraguay will …