Martín Bustos Moyano scored all 28 for Bayonne who completed a 28-17 away win over Nevers this past weekend. Playing fullback, the former Puma converted his own try and kicked seven penalties. The crucial away win lifts Bayonne up to 9th position. Further such results are required to get the …
Read More »Argentina’s Italian Prospect Brex Scores First Pro 14 Try
Juan Ignacio Brex scored his first Guinness Pro 14 try, doing so against Leinster this weekend. The Argentine center scored under the posts, finishing off a series of raids from the home side. The try was his second overall for Benetton Treviso. His first came against Toulon in the European …
Read More »Eduardo Oderigo – The quintessential Spirit of Rugby
Eduardo Oderigo is the quintessential Spirit of Rugby. The man from Argentina was acknowledged for his contributions by World Rugby on Sunday. At the World Rugby Awards in Monaco Eduardo “Coco” Oderigo received the “Award for Character” a thank you from rugby for his work at Espartanos. A criminal lawyer, …
Read More »Imhoff Scores as Racing 92 Romp Past Montpellier
Juan Imhoff scored a second half try against Montpellier on Sunday. The score was part of a dominant display as Racing 92 romped to a 26-0 hammering over the Top 14 leaders. The Rosario speedster was replacement for the Parisian club. He came on to demonstrate why he is undeniably …
Read More »Bosch Scores in Big Win for Agen
Facundo Bosch scored in what was a big win for Agen this past weekend. The former Jaguares hooker crossed for the first of three Agen tries in the team’s 29-13 home victory over Stade Français. The importance of the result for Agen cannot be underestimated. It takes the club up …
Read More »Axel Müller Scores for Oyonnax Who Avoid Defeat to Clermont
Axel Müller Scored a try for Oyonnax on Saturday evening. The 76th minute score was the final try of the match and helped Oyonnax avoid defeat against Clermont. The teams finished at 32-32, thereby sharing the points on offer from the Top 14 match. The try was scored in the …
Read More »Germany vs Chile – Full Match Video
Another first this weekend saw Chile paired against Germany in Offenbach. The match was marred in off-field controversy during the week with the German team opting to protest against their national union by sitting out the game, forcing Germany to play a team with only eight capped players. Credit to …
Read More »Spain vs Brazil – Match Video
Brazil ended their 2017 campaign with a trip to Villajoyosa to play Spain on Saturday. It was the first ever meeting in a test match between the two sides. Brazil handed first starts to front rowers Michel Gomes and Endy Willian, and a test debut for second row Mauricio Canterle. …
Read More »Tuculet Wins IRPA Try of the Year 2017 Award
Joaquín Tuculet’s try against England in San Juan is officially the best try scored in 2017. The Argentine fullback crossed for what was a second half try in the opening match of the year for Los Pumas. The try had it all. It began from deep in Pumas territory and …
Read More »Perry Baker Named World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year
Perry Baker has been named World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Award Winner. The USA Eagles speedster received the award this evening at the World Rugby Awards ceremony in Monaco. Earlier in the year Baker was named by World Rugby in the 2017 Dream Team. He finished with 57 …
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