The World Rugby Nations Cup opened for 2018 on Saturday. In the first fixture the Argentina XV faced Emerging Italy at a rain-soaked Carrasco Polo club in Montevideo. The fixture was far from being a classic. To the contrary the stop-start affair saw the Argentina XV having the better of …
Read More »Castres Upset Montpellier to Win Top 14 Final
In France today Castres upset Montpellier to win the Top 14 Final. The David vs Goliath battle saw the underdogs playing smart rugby to upset the favorites. The 29-13 victory gives Castres a second title in six years. The match carried great emotion from both Uruguay and Argentina. Indeed there …
Read More »The Career and Legacy of Patricio Albacete
Argentina’s Patricio Albacete is ending his playing career at the age of 37. With it he leaves behind a legacy that helped transform Los Pumas into a force and saw him winning titles in Europe. Standing in at 2.00m (6ft-7) and weighing 123kg (270lbs) Albacete had the ideal frame of a …
Read More »Castres Down Racing 92 to Reach Top 14 Final
Castres downed Racing 92 in a thriller this afternoon to reach the Top 14 Final. The small-town side from France’s south-west defeated Racing 92 from Paris 19-14. With it they advance to meet Montpellier in the Top 14 Final next Saturday at the Stade de France. Castres is a shining …
Read More »Chris Wyles Retires in Glory
Chris Wyles retired in glory today. The former USA Eagles captain scored two tries for Saracens who defeated the Exeter Chiefs 27-10 to win the English Premiership. His tries came once in each half. The opening score was in the left corner with Wyles scoring a walk-over try. Try number …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018: Jaguares vs Sharks Match Highlights
Super Rugby history was made on Friday. For the first time Los Jaguares defeated the Sharks. The win came after Los Jaguares had been beaten twice in both 2017 and 2016 by the Durban-based franchise. The fixture was the final match before breaking for the June Internationals. Daniel Hourcade is …
Read More »Sudamericano 6 Naciones A – Argentina XV vs Brazil Full Match
The Argentina XV’s defeat against Brazil will go down as one of the least likely results in South American history. Not merely the result itself but exactly what came to happen in the second half. An official ‘A’ side from a World Cup finalists from three years earlier blow a …
Read More »Figallo, Wyles Score as Saracens Reach Premiership Final
Juan Figallo and Chris Wyles both scored tries on Saturday. They did so for Saracens in their home Semi Final against the Wasps. The victory ensured that the London-based club has reached the Premiership Final which will be played this coming Saturday art Twickenham Stadium. The victory sees Saracens into …
Read More »Castres Down Toulouse on the Road to Reach Top 14 Semi Finals
Castres Olympique will face Racing 92 in next weekend’s Top 14 Semi Finals. The small-town French south west club defied the odds, and a red card, to reach the final four. Castres have been there before. The club made back-to-back appearances in the Top 14 Final in 2013 and 2014. …
Read More »Super Rugby 2018 – Jaguares vs Bulls Match Highlights
Back from home Oceania Los Jaguares extended their unbeaten run to five matches on Saturday. The Argentine Super Rugby side played host to the Bulls in Buenos Aires and gave the home supporters plenty of reason to return next weekend. Los Jaguares 54-24 win sees Mario Ledesma’s side officially now …
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