For the first time since Rugby World Cup 2019, Argentina will play host to New Zealand. In the six matches since then Los Pumas have claimed two wins and New Zealand have kept the South Americans nil on two occasions. The Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza will be the setting …
Read More »Agustín Creevy signs for Sale Sharks
Agustín Creevy is moving north. The veteran Argentine hooker has signed for Sale Sharks from London Irish. The contract is a one season deal for the 2023-2024 English Premiership season. The Sale Sharks will be Creevy’s third English Premiership club. He played for the Worcester Warriors from 2013-2015 before returning …
Read More »Foreign-Born / Produced / Homegrown Players in Rugby Championship 2023
The 2023 Rugby Championship will be the final major competition before Rugby World Cup 2023. It will involve four countries – Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. They are all elite; three of them are prior Rugby World Cup champions and the other has previously finished third. 2023 marks …
Read More »Australia primed for 2023 Rugby Championship and World Cup
Australia are primed for 2023. The Wallabies will begin their year on Saturday, July 08 on the road against South Africa. Seven days later Australia will play at home against Argentina in Sydney. The Rugby Championship will be stage one of Rugby World Cup year. The Wallabies start the year …
Read More »Argentina Roster for 2023 includes Surprises
Argentina’s roster for 2023 comes with surprises. The announcement of a 48-man roster confirms who is in the frame for Rugby World Cup 2023. The roster is hybrid; it contains players who will play for (a) Los Pumas and for (b) the Argentina XV. The roster is made-up of Argentina’s …
Read More »New Zealand go new and old ahead of facing Los Pumas in Mendoza
New Zealand have gone for a combination of new and old. The All Blacks will open their Rugby Championship defense away to Argentina on July 08. The match will take place at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. It will be Argentina’s first ever home match against New Zealand outside of Buenos …
Read More »Gonzalo Quesada new Italy Coach after Rugby World Cup 2023
Italy will be coached by former Puma Gonzalo Quesada. The 49-year-old will take charge of Italy after Rugby World Cup 2023. Quesada’s contract will be for four years of international activities. Quesada will coach Italy from 2024-2027. Current Head Coach Kieran Crowley will be replaced after Rugby World Cup 2023. …
Read More »Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocobares pen new deals with Toulouse
Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Chocoabres will remain at Toulouse. Both Argentine backs have signed new contracts with the French giants. Mallía has signed to remain at Toulouse until 2026 while Chocobares’s new deal is until 2025. Mallía has made 36 appearances for Toulouse. He has scored 13 tries for …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It takes a dive into the best and worst involving Americas Rugby from the past week. UP Nothing Between Brazil and USA Brazil and the USA competed to a 15-15 draw in São Paulo on Saturday. Played at …
Read More »Pumas Top 14 / Pro D2 Futures Confirmed in Perpignan Grenoble Play-Off
Perpignan survive! The Catalans won the Top 14 / Pro D2 Access Match on Saturday. Perpignan overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Grenoble 33-19 away. The match lived up to its billing; those in attendance at the Stade des Alpes were a part of an annual match of survival. The pressure …
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