Tag Archives: United Rugby Championship

Rugby World Cup Semi Finalist joins Capibaras

Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Finalist Emiliano Boffelli is now training with Los Capibaras. The wing / fullback with 59 caps for Argentina has joined El Litoral’s Super Rugby Americas (SRA) franchise as an invitational player. Boffelli is now available to the Capibaras coaching staff of Nicolás Galatro, and former …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Roundup

Stade Français N8 Juan Martín Scelzo has his sights set on becoming a Puma like his father. Juan Martín Scelzo is eligible for four teams who will play at Rugby World Cup 2027: Argentina, France, Italy and Spain. Dragons prop, Puma Rodrigo Martínez is now a qualified lawyer. Fellow Pumas …

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Benetton sign uncapped prop from Argentina

United Rugby Championship (URC) Benetton have announced the recruitment of an uncapped prop from Argentina. The Italian club will be the first foreign experience for Matías Medrano. The loose-head prop from Buenos Aires replaces Thomas Gallo who is joining Lyon in the Top 14 from next season. Medrano will make …

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2026 Pumas Seek Solutions to Injury Crisis

Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas have been dealt an injury crisis before the Americas #1 team have played a minute of test rugby in 2026. A trio of starting, and world class players, are sidelined with long-term injuries and all have undergone surgery.   ARGENTINA INJURIES – OUT OF JULY First choice …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Former Italian center, Gonzalo García is now Head Coach of Old Mackayans in Chile. Spanish won’t be a problem as he is Argentine born and raised. 18 players from Canada’s 2025 Rugby World Cup roster are in the 30-women roster for the Pacific Four. Canadian capped fly half Shane O’Leary …

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Ignacio Mendy Shining Bright for Benetton

Ignacio Mendy is shining bright for Benetton. The Argentine winger looks to be playing his way into amassing further caps in 2026. Weeks after featuring Felipe Contepomi’s first training camp for the year, Mendy was a try-scorer for Benetton against the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Benetton went …

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At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Thomas Gallo has completed a move from the United Rugby Championship (URC) to the Top 14. He has signed a four-year-deal with Lyon starting next season. Former Pumas prop Enrique Pieretto has also secured his future in France. Pieretto returns from the URC to the Pro D2 in a move …

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Argentina Roster for 2026 Takes Shape

Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …

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