Argentina faces the likelihood of missing out on hosting test matches in 2020. The reason for this is no secret: covid-19. Responses to the pandemic mean that all the dates for Argentina’s home matches are officially compromised, leaving Los Pumas without a home test match for the first year since …
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Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of covid-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week. UP British and Irish Lions Tour of …
Read More »Beaumont vs Pichot – The Fight for Rugby’s Future
On Sunday the electronic ballots will open with 51 votes to be cast by World Rugby Council members to decide on the position of Chairman. The incumbent is Bill Beaumont, his challenger current Vice-Chair Agustín Pichot. Representatives have until Thursday to make their decision. On May 12 one of them …
Read More »RWC 2023 draw to Go Ahead in November 2020
With the sporting world on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic there are questions concerning when competitions will resume. In the case of rugby there is no clear answer. Administrators are busy behind the scenes seeking solutions, yet World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has said there is a strong …
Read More »Proposal to play Super Rugby and Rugby Championship Simultaneously
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, SANZAAR President Andy Marinos has made a proposal to play Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship simultaneously. The 2020 Super Rugby season has been disrupted and there is no possibility of the season resuming to be completed on schedule. As such an alternative is …
Read More »Pichot Confirms World Rugby Chairman Candidacy
Agustín Pichot has confirmed is candidacy for World Rugby Chairman. The position is the leading role in administrating the sport of rugby. Pichot is currently the Vice-Chairman behind England’s Bill Beaumont. The closing date for candidates is this Sunday, April 11. The voting itself will take place on April 26 …
Read More »Gregan Names Creevy in his Perfect World XV
Former Australian captain George Gregan has named a team of the best he played with and against for Fox Sports. The veteran of four Rugby World Cups earned a total of 139 caps for the Wallabies and played in two RWC finals. His Perfect World XV consists of players from seven …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Martín Landajo vs New Zealand 2012
Argentina’s first home try against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship was special. It was not only a notable accomplishment, but it was also an excellent try. The score came from a set move from a lineup wherein four pairs of hands linked before Lucas González Amorosino broke the defense. …
Read More »Bautista Delguy Extends UAR Contract Until 2023
Argentina’s Bautista Delguy is the first player to sign a contract extension until 2023. The winger is now under contract until the completion of the year 2023. This will see him fully available for all international matches in addition to Super Rugby for Los Jaguares. Aged 22, Delguy is already …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP New England Free Jacks The Free Jacks responded to their snubbing by the pundits with a stunning performance against Rugby United …
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