Gerónimo Prisciantelli is on his way to play in Italy. The Argentine utility back is to join Zebre to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The move will be the first foreign professional team for the 23-year-old. Capable of playing center, fly half and fullback, Prisciantelli moves to the …
Read More »Old Glory signs ex-Pumas flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Argentine flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 33-year-old arrives from South Africa where he has most recently been playing for the Sharks in the Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship. ‘Tito’, as he is known, is …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Changes to Los Pumas for Durban
Los Pumas are traveling to Durban with changes. The roster sees seven players from the roster for the Buenos Aires test match missing from the group that will prepare in Durban for the final match of the 2022 Rugby Championship. Props Thomas Gallo and Santiago Medrano return to their respective …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Eagles Ready to Fire at Women’s World Cup Kate Zackary will captain 1 32-women roster at the Rugby World …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Argentina vs South Africa – ARN Guide
Argentina play host to South Africa in round five of the 2022 Rugby Championship. The match is the first between Los Pumas and South Africa of the year and the first in Argentina since 2019. Both teams enter having split their respective series 1-1 against both Australia and New Zealand. …
Read More »Hawaiian prop Roman Salanoa named in Emerging Ireland squad
Former USA u20 international Roman Salanoa has been named in the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming Toyota Challenge matches in South Africa. The USA will also be sending a team to play in the series, though they will not collide with the Irish entry. Salanoa was born and raised …
Read More »Utah signs long-time Newcastle flyhalf Joel Hodgson
The Utah Warriors have announced the signing of flyhalf Joel Hodgson. Though the specific length of the contract has not been announced, the club have confirmed it is a multi-year deal. Hodgson arrives from the UK having most recently been on the books for Glasgow Warriors. An England age-grade international …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – Los Pumas Make Changes for Springboks
A roster of 34 players are preparing for Los Pumas’ two Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks. Argentina will have home advantage in the first match in Buenos Aires on Saturday, September 17. The second match will be in Durban on Saturday, September 24. Michael Cheika’s 34-man roster contains returning …
Read More »2022 Rugby Championship – New Zealand vs Argentina – ARN Guide
New Zealand host Rugby Championship leaders Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday. The match is unchartered waters. Los Pumas are coming off a big win over Australia and a first-ever away win over New Zealand. The All Blacks are under fire; coaches and players have been criticized for performances. New Zealand …
Read More »URC club set to sign Ignacio Mendy from Argentina
Ignacio Mendy is set to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The Argentine outside back is being recruited to play for Benetton in Italy. The move comes following a pre-season trial at the Treviso club. Mendy was not involved in Argentina’s or the Argentina XV’s July internationals. Instead, the …
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