24 points from Martín Bustos Moyano saw Bayonne defeating Aurillac on Friday. The former Pumas fullback scored all points for the Basque club, landing 8 penalties in a 24-20 win. As a result, Bustos Moyano leads the Pro D2 scoring. No player in France’s second division has scored more points …
Read More »Argentine Winger Red Carded in France
An Argentine winger was red carded playing in France on Friday. Lucas Caneda from Buenos Aires was sent-off for tackling a player in the air. The players collided following an up-and-under from Caneda’s team, Charente. In jumping to collect the kick, Mont de Marsan winger Julian Cabannes fell dangerously onto his …
Read More »Australia Complete Win Against Argentina in Mendoza
Australia completed a 37-20 win against Argentina in Mendoza this evening. The result was a record-setting campaign for the South Americans who lost all their matches, finished with no competition points and conceded more tries than in any other prior Rugby Championship tournament. The collective negativity has seen sustained questioning …
Read More »Uruguay use scrum to tame Tonga
Uruguay ‘A’ were tested by their Tongan rivals but ultimately took a decisive 34-25 win on the back of a dominant scrum at the Estadio Charrúa on Saturday. Keen to open the Americas Pacific Challenge in style, the home side struggled to find ways through a determined Tongan defense and …
Read More »Canada no match for Argentina in Montevideo
There will be little cheer about in the Canadian dressing room after the ‘A’ side was routed by the Argentina XV by 71-17 in the first round of the Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The victory was comprehensive in its nature. Canada were beaten in virtually every facet of …
Read More »Samoa overwhelm 14-man USA
A red card early in the second half to Hanco Germishuys left the USA Select XV with only 14 men for half the game and Samoa ‘A’ took full advantage to come away 48-26 winners in the first round of the Americas Pacific Challenge. Though the replay was not shown, …
Read More »Stephen Larkham: “Wallabies aren’t underestimating Pumas”
Australian Assistant Coach Stephen Larkham has said the “Wallabies aren’t underestimating Pumas.” The Rugby World Cup 1999 champion insists that the South Americans’ world ranking is not a reflection of how good they are. Center Samu Kerevi notes that “Argentina have been playing pretty well.” He points out that while …
Read More »MacGinty Prominent as Sale Sharks Demolish Gloucester
AJ MacGinty was prominent as the Sale Sharks demolished Gloucester on Friday. The 57-10 win Sale’s biggest in the Aviva Premiership in fourteen years. As a result, the Sale Sharks gained five competition points and occupy 7th position in the Aviva Premiership. Gloucester are not so fortunate, sitting in 10th …
Read More »Urdapilleta Stars as Castres Down Clermont
Benjamín Urdapilleta stated for Castres today. The Tarns completed a 29-23 home win over 2017 champions Clermont. The former Puma was at the forefront of Castres’ win, scoring 19 points. Back to his best, Urdapilleta stood up today. The 31-year-old was calm and collected, winning the match for his club. …
Read More »Imhoff Scores in Racing 92 Home Defeat
Rosario flier Juan Imhoff scored in Racing 92’s home defeat against Lyon on Saturday. Playing out of position at fullback, the 35-time capped Puma scored a 58th minute try. The score came with Lyon holding a 10 point lead. It was not sufficient for Racing 92 to stop the visitors …
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