Tag Archives: July Internationals

Simón Benítez Cruz has completed a career-defining move from Argentina to continue his career in England. The Newcastle Red Bulls (formerly Newcastle Falcons) have signed the scrum-half from Super Rugby Americas (SRA) side Los Tarucas on a two-year deal. Newcastle will be Benítez Cruz’ first foreign professional club. He will join …

Since taking-over as Head Coach of Uruguay in 2024, Rodolfo Ambrosio has not shied away from blooding new players. This past weekend against Paraguay saw the latest Uruguayan debutant under Ambrosio with Alfonso Perillo Albarracin earning his first cap.     URUGUAYAN DEBUTANTS 2024-2025 In taking to the field in …

Namibia were comprehensive winners over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. The result of the Africa 2 vs Asia 2 play-off sees the Welwitschias advancing in Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying. Namibia have booked a spot in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage. The African country joins Belgium to …

Chile have home advantage against Brazil on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying match. It is game two of the home-and-away series. Chile enter the match with a +14 advantage after having won 35-21 against Brazil this past Saturday in São Paulo. The winner, on aggregate, will meet …

Francisco Gómez Kodela has retired from rugby. With a Pumas career from 2008-2025, the Gómez Kodela officially retired as the oldest Puma, surpassing Agustín Creevy. The retirement call comes with the completion of the July Internationals. Gómez Kodela featured for Argentina against England and Uruguay in July. The home test …

Argentina completed a 52-17 win over Uruguay on Saturday. It was by eight tries to two but was a scrappy victory over a dogged opponent. The scorers were 12-7 at half-time but it was very nearly 7-7; Argentina scored with the first half clock in the red to go ahead …

O sábado, dia 19, foi de celebração para as Yaras, a Seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby XV. O Brasil recebeu os Países Baixos (a Holanda) para uma série de dois test matches (jogos valendo pontos no Ranking Mundial), como preparação para a Copa do Mundo, que será disputada em agosto, na Inglaterra. …

A penalty goal from Gonzalo López with time up on the clock denied Canada a major upset on Saturday. The kick gave Spain a 24-23 win at Clarke Stadium, securing Los Leones a sweep from their North American tour. Despite the loss it was a much improved showing from the …

The Argentina XV ensured that Romania’s 2025 South American tour was winless. The Eastern Europeans’ three-match tour concluded in Buenos Aires on Friday. The expectations were not the brightest following record defeats against Chile in Santiago and Uruguay in Montevideo. The Argentina XV had firm control over the contest virtually …

Santiago Cordero has announced his retirement from Los Pumas. Saturday’s test match in Salta, Argentina against Uruguay will be his last. Cordero hangs-up his boots 12 years after making his test debut for Los Pumas against England as a teenager. RETIREMENT CALL – SANTIAGO CORDERO “After many incredible years with …