Tag Archives: July Internationals

Argentina have suffered an injury blow; Tomás Cubelli has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship. The 32-year-old suffered a hand injury in training at Biarritz. He will now require surgery and will be unable to compete for Los Pumas in the Rugby Championship. Cubelli started all three matches for …

There was no shortage of action in the July 2021 Internationals. The six competitors of the former Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) all competed. Paraguay also played, albeit on June 26 while Colombia’s RWC qualifier had to be called-off. Who then, were the best performers from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay and …

Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of two Argentine backs for the new season. The Scottish capital side will be home to Emiliano Boffelli and Ramiro Moyano. Both players make the move to the United Rugby Championship from the Top 14. Boffelli moves from Racing 92 while Moyano joins Edinburgh from …

Juan Cruz Mallía will remain at Toulouse. The Argentine back has agreed to terms to extend his contract with the French Top 14 and European Champions Cup champions. Mallía arrived at Toulouse earlier this year and went on start for the team in two finals, both of which were wins. …

Psalm Wooching will not be heading for Rumilly after all. The ink was barely dry on his contract with the French Fédérale 1 club and he has already found a new home. The US Eagles flanker immediately jumps two divisions to the fully professional Pro D2 to sign for Rouen …

Matías Moroni warned his 50th cap for Argentina on Saturday. He celebrated reaching the mark of 50 test matches by playing in a winning team and scoring a try. Los Pumas were 33-11 winners over Wales in Cardiff. The result gave Argentina a series victory against the 2021 Six Nations …

Ciaran Hearn has retired from rugby. The longtime servant of Canada hangs up his boots at the age of 35. His final match came this past weekend in a MLR victory; Old Glory DC were 29-25 winners over Austin Gilgronis. Hearn had a lengthily playing career both as a professional …

Javier Díaz is departing Argentina to continue his career in Italy. The 25-year-old has signed for Valorugby Emilia to play in the Italian Top 10. He makes the move to Europe after previously having played Super Rugby and Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Díaz played Super Rugby under Mario …

Agustín Ormaechea earned his 50th test cap on Sunday. He did so playing for Uruguay against Chile in a RWC 2023 qualifier. The hard-fought victory saw Ormaechea joining an elite group of players to have won 50 or more caps for Los Teros. He follows in the foot-steps of his …

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 Uruguay set to advance in RWC qualifiers Uruguay were taken down to the wire by Chile in Sunday’s Rugby …