Canada ‘A’ took the field against the Argentina XV on Wednesday in the second round of the Americas Pacific Challenge. For many of Canada’s top players there is precious little time left to prepare for the World Cup Repechage competition next month. They had already tasted defeat against Uruguay in …
Read More »APC Highlights – Uruguay vs USA
Uruguay ‘A’ set down a challenge for the USA Select XV in the second match on Day Two of the Americas Pacific Challenge. Wednesday’s contest featured some exciting attacking play from both sides and also reiterated the value of a strong scrum. The hosts entered on the back of a …
Read More »APC Highlights – Tonga vs Samoa
Pacific Island rivals Tonga ‘A’ and Samoa ‘A’ went to battle in an exciting contest at the Estadio Charrúa on Wednesday. It was the first match in the second round of the Americas Pacific Challenge. Both teams entered the match undefeated, with the winner moving to the head of the …
Read More »Rugby Championship Highlights – Argentina vs Australia
Argentina set a Rugby Championship record against Australia in Salta, but not the kind they were hoping for. Los Pumas somehow blew a 31-7 halftime lead, conceding 38 second half points to watch their third-place dreams go up in smoke. It was a massively disappointing way to finish what was …
Read More »Rugby Championship Highlights – South Africa vs New Zealand
Australia weren’t the only team to earn a come-from-behind win in the Rugby Championship on the weekend. New Zealand wrapped up the competition with a 32-30 win over South Africa in Pretoria and did so in dramatic fashion. The Springboks were keen to follow up their shock win at Wellington …
Read More »Kenya prepare for World Cup Repechage
Kenya are eyeing a first ever appearance at a Rugby World Cup. Next month the Simbas will face Canada, Germany, and Hong Kong in the Repechage with the winner qualifying for Japan 2019 as the final participant. Kenya is preparing for the Repechage with Sevens stars among the 33-man training …
Read More »Caneda Scores as Charente Down Pro D2 Leaders
Lucas Caneda scored a second half try for Charente who downed Pro D2 leaders Mont de Marsan this weekend. Played on Friday in Angoulême, the Argentine wingers club came from behind to win a thriller 20-16. Caneda was one of two uncapped Argentine players involved. Both he and Joel Scavali …
Read More »Rugby Championship – Argentina vs New Zealand Highlights
New Zealand claimed the 2018 Rugby Championship crown by defeating Argentina on Saturday evening. The 35-17 victory sees the All Blacks flying across the Atlantic Ocean to take-on South Africa already as this year’s champions. The All Blacks’ win was based on their performance in the opening quarter. While not …
Read More »Urdapilleta Magic Completes Miracle Comeback Against Toulouse
Benjamín Urdapilleta magic completed a miracle comeback win today against Toulouse. The Argentine fly half brought Castres back from 22-3 down to a stunning 26-22 victory. Urdapilleta was at the helm, scoring 16 points. Having missed his first shot at goal, Urdapilleta would make amends. His opening points came in there …
Read More »Rugby Championship – South Africa vs Australia Highlights
Following on from winning in New Zealand, South Africa claimed back-to-back wins in the Rugby Championship today, defeating Australia in Port Elizabeth. The 23-12 victory consolidates South Africa in second position while Australia are bottom behind Argentina. Los Pumas are to face New Zealand this evening in Buenos Aires. A …
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