South American players Felipe Berchesi and Martín Chiappesoni stared for Dax who defeated Aurillac on Friday. Playing at home, Dax won 20-9. The two South American players were involved in all of the scoring. Dax scored two tries in the match. Argentine flanker Chiappesoni went over for the second of …
Read More »19 Point Haul for Poet Sees Colomiers Thump Montauban
A 19 point haul from Sebastián Poet saw Colomiers thump Montauban on Friday. The Argentine fly half kicked five penalties and two conversions in what was a 34-3 victory. Poet produced a superb performance. In addition to kicking goals he also assisted in creating tries. The win lifts Colomiers to …
Read More »Wyles Try Gives Saracens Bonus Point Win
A Chris Wyles try gave Saracens a bonus point win on Saturday. The former USA captain went over the Saracens’ fourth try of their home Aviva Premiership match against London Irish. The result of the win in London sees Saracens leading the Aviva Premiership. After seven rounds the Northern London …
Read More »Felipe Contepomi to World Rugby Hall of Fame
Felipe Contepomi is to be inducted in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The Argentine legend joins four others in the class of 2017. They are to be Canadian Al Charron, Englishman Rob Andrew, Frenchman Fabien Pelous and American Phaidra Knight. The five new inductees were chosen by the World …
Read More »South Africa 2023 Bid Video
South Africa is bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023. The African country is one of three options which World Rugby is presently considering. The two others are France and Ireland. All three have previous hosting experience in one way or another. South Africa’s bid, as presented in the following …
Read More »Boffelli Nominated for Breakthrough Player of 2017
Emiliano Boffelli has been nominated by World Rugby for Breakthrough Player of the year. The Argentine winger is one of three nominees for the prestigious award. The others are New Zealand’s Rieko Ioane and France’s Damian Penaud. The winner will be announced by World Rugby on November 11. Boffelli was a …
Read More »Wyles Crosses in Saracens vs Ospreys Thriller
Chris Wyles continued his fine form on Saturday, scoring for Saracens who defeated the Ospreys in a thriller. The round two match of the European Champions Cup was won by the English club by a scoreline of 36-34. The former USA captain played on the left wing for Saracens. He …
Read More »Juan Ignacio Brex Scores First Champions Cup Try
Juan Ignacio Brex went over for his first Champions Cup try. Playing outside center for Benetton Treviso the former Argentina XV back was a part of the 29-30 loss against former champions, Toulon. The fixture was not expected to be overly competitive. The reputation and rosters of the two teams …
Read More »Muller Scores First Try in Oyonnax Colors
Olympian Axel Muller scored his first try in Oyonnax colors last weekend. The Argentine fair went over for Oyonnax against Connacht in a round one match of the European Challenge Cup. The fixture was relocated from France to Geneva, Switzerland. Connacht played impressive rugby, winning 43-15. The Argentine winger was …
Read More »Spectacular Berchesi Sees Dax To Victory
A spectacular performance from Felipe Berchesi saw Dax to victory over Colomiers on Friday. The Uruguayan fly half kicked 20 points for Dax who won 30-25 against the former French powerhouses. The Montevideo play-maker kicked six penalties and converted one try, a record of 7 goals from 8 attempts. It …
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