On a monuments day for Argentine rugby it has been confirmed that Joaquín Tuculet has signed a new contract with the UAR. The fullback will remain at Los Jaguares on a long-term basis until the end of 2021. Tuculet was one of two big names off contract at the end …
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Team of the Week
It’s our final weekly selection of 2018! With most competitions now on Christmas break we’ll return in the New Year. This past week saw the big European competitions chugging along and also the Pro D2 and RFU Championship Cup. Spain’s Liga Heineken got a couple mentions. There were two Major …
Read More »Creevy Signs To Stay in Argentina in 2019
Agustín Creevy is not going anywhere. The former captain of Los Jaguares and Los Pumas will remain a Jaguar for 2019, extending his contract with the UAR. His new deal sees him under contract with the UAR until December 2019. A move to France has been rumored with Stade Français …
Read More »Canada’s Doug Fraser signs for Austin Elite
Doug Fraser is the newest Canadian to sign on for Major League Rugby. Originally reported by BC Rugby News, the Ladysmith, BC, native confirmed to Americas Rugby News that he will suit up for Austin Elite in the upcoming season. A midfielder with 3 test caps to his name, all …
Read More »New York confirm Will Leonard signing
Rugby United New York have confirmed the signing of Will Leonard from Shannon RFC in Limerick, Ireland, for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old adds to a midfield contingent that includes Eagles Sevens cap Chris Mattina and 2015 World Cup starter Seamus Kelly. Leonard is known for his …
Read More »Jaguares Add Former Pumas Fly Half to Coaching Staff
Los Jaguares preparations continue for the 2019 Super Rugby season. In charge of the team as Head Coach will be Gonzalo Quesada and Andrés Bordoy is the forwards coach. A third member has now been confirmed by Quesada with former Pumas fly half Juan de la Cruz Fernández Miranda joining …
Read More »Austin sign Sharks forward Rikus Zwart
Austin Elite have completed the signing of 22-year-old forward Rikus Zwart for the 2019 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from South Africa, where he has been under contract with the Sharks in Durban. Zwart began his age grade career with Griquas before moving to the Sharks in 2015, and …
Read More »Sánchez Wins Olimpia de Plata
Nicolás Sánchez is the winner of the 2018 Olimpia de Plata. The accolade is the default player of the year award as selected by Argentine sporting journalists. Sánchez was one of three finalists. Also nominated were Jaguares and Pumas captain Pablo Matera and last year’s winner Emiliano Boffelli. Sánchez is …
Read More »San Diego Legion reveal 2019 MLR roster
The shroud of mystery over the San Diego Legion’s roster for the 2019 Major League Rugby season has been lifted. A squad of 33 players is now live on the Legion’s website complete with several new additions. Arriving from Australia by way of Japan is former Wallabies prop Paddy Ryan. …
Read More »Sudamérica Rugby Sevens Circuit Coming in January
The Sudamérica Rugby Sevens circuit is just around the corner. 2019 will kick-off with international competitions in Uruguay and Chile in the beach resort destinations of Punta del Este and Viña del Mar. The two tournaments are to have the representation of six countries from South America – Argentina, Brazil, …
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