Uruguay made it two wins from two matches in the Nations Cup on Wednesday, downing Emerging Italy. The 23-19 victory saw Los Teros in control throughout the second half. Having previously defeated the Fiji Warriors it means Sunday’s match against the Argentina XV is now a tournament final. Uruguay are …
Read More »Nations Cup Highlights – Argentina XV vs Fiji Warriors
The Argentina XV played their best rugby of 2018, crushing the Fiji Warriors 75-15 in Montevideo on Wednesday. The result keeps the Fiji Warriors winless after two rounds of the Nations Cup. The Argentina XV were in form control from start to finish. A staggering 11 tries were scored with …
Read More »Ruben de Haas signs senior Cheetahs deal
US Eagles scrumhalf Ruben de Haas has signed a senior contract with South African province Free State. The 19-year-old has been with the Cheetahs Academy program since 2017 and is now committed to the senior squad until at least October 2020. Born in South Africa, de Haas moved with his …
Read More »Uruguay Down Emerging Italy in Nations Cup
Uruguay downed Emerging Italy in the Nations Cup earlier today. The 23-19 win was the second straight victory for Los Teros, the hosts of the World Rugby organized tournament. Emerging Italy came off a late defeat against the Argentina XV. They were looking to go one better in Montevideo today. …
Read More »Argentina XV crush Fiji Warriors in Nations Cup
The Argentina XV crushed the Fiji Warriors today in the Nations Cup. The 75-15 victory saw the Argentina XV putting in the best performance of the year, and was vastly improved to that from Saturday against Emerging Italy. At Carrasco Polo club in Montevideo today the Argentina XV ran in …
Read More »Hourcade and Argentina Gambling Big on Jaguares
Props aside there is no chance of seeing a European-Based player pull on a Pumas uniform in 2018. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade and Argentina (UAR) are gambling big on Jaguares. This reality comes following prior confirmation that European-Based players were to be selected for Los Pumas this year. With 17 losses …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Uruguay
The 2019 Rugby World Cup is now less than 16 months away, and only two spots are left to be decided. Both will be filled before the end of the year. Three teams from the Americas – Argentina, Uruguay, and the USA – have already qualified. During the build-up we’ll …
Read More »Nations Cup 2018 – Argentina XV vs Fiji Warriors Preview
In the second of three rounds of play the Argentina XV and the Fiji Warriors meet in the Nations Cup in Montevideo on Wednesday. The sides do so after both having disappointed in their opening matches on Saturday. The Argentina XV were their worst enemies against Emerging Italy. In a …
Read More »Nations Cup 2018 – Uruguay vs Emerging Italy Preview
Day two of the 2018 Nations Cup takes place on Wednesday. As was the case on day one player welfare concerns see the rugby being moved to the Carrasco Polo Club. The hosts, Uruguay take on Emerging Italy in a big opportunity for all players as the countdown to RWC …
Read More »Russia confirm squad for North American tour
Interim Russia coach Mark McDermott has confirmed his list of 28 players to take part on the two-match tour to North America. The Bears will land in the USA first, taking on the Eagles in Denver before heading north to Edmonton for a match against Canada. It’s an odd moment …
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