Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup (Men)

Colombia played good rugby on Sunday. Los Tucanes were 50-5 winners over Venezuela in a Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifier in Medellín. The fixture was last of four Rugby World Cup Qualifiers in Colombia. Victory to the home side sees Colombia advancing to face Paraguay in the next round of …

Before Saturday, only two teams had defeated New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in the same year. Los Pumas of 2024 joined Ireland of 2016 & 2022 and England of 2002 & 2003 as teams who have defeated the All Blacks, Wallabies, and Springboks in the same year. Argentina’s three …

Medellín, Colombia will play host to a double header on Wednesday, September 25. Peru faces Venezuela and Colombia faces Costa Rica in Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The matches will be streamed live. Los Tucanes, Los Bocaracas, Los Tumis and Las Orquídeas all dream of following Argentina, Uruguay and Chile …

Rodolfo Ambrosio’s rookie campaign as Head Coach of Uruguay was against France, Argentina and Scotland in July. Selections were not entirely a continuation from the World Cup and were influenced by availability including due to the Olympic Games. This article investigates the picture now and who is and is not …

Felipe Contepomi has made adjustments to the roster he took over from Michael Cheika. A number of senior players are yet to play or have been overtaken while others. This has represented a shake-up as there are no signs of a hangover from the World Cup. This article investigates the …

The Argentina XV were 64-29 winners over Brazil  on Sunday. Played at the Estádio Du Cambusano in Jacareí, Argentina’s next-of-XV ran in ten tries while Brazil scored four. The match was World Cup Qualifying preparation for Brazil and an opportunity for Argentina’s home-based talent. The Argentina XV featured Super Rugby …

Julián Montoya is Argentina’s fourth player to reach 100 test caps. The starting hooker and captain reaches the mark of 100 caps against Australia in Santa Fé on Saturday, September 07. Montoya will have the honor of leading his country in his 100th appearance. Montoya has reached 100 caps in …

For the first time in ever an Italian is running as a candidate to be the World Rugby chairman. The Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) are backing the candidacy of Professor Andrea Rinaldo for the upcoming elections in November 2024. Professor Andrea Rinaldo is the only contender not from the traditional …

Rodrigo Isgró has signed to continue his playing career in England. London side the Harlequins have signed the back from Mendoza with immediate effect for the upcoming season. Isgró has made the transition from Los Pumas 7’s to rugby XV on a full-time basis.   TEST DEBUT – Rodrigo Isgró …

Agustín Creevy will hang up his boots. The Argentine hooker will play for Los Pumas for the final time on Saturday, August 31. He will earn his 110th cap for Argentina and do so in his home town in La Plata at the age of 39. The end of Creevy’s …