Monthly Archives: February 2020

Peñarol confirm Alejandro Nieto as captain

Peñarol have confirmed Alejandro Nieto as captain for the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The veteran of two Rugby World Cups will lead the side at the age of 32, doing so after also previously having played Major League Rugby for the Houston SaberCats. With 71 test caps, Nieto is …

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Jaguares without Matías Alemanno for Bulls

Los Jaguares are to be without Matías Alemanno for their match this coming weekend against the Bulls in Pretoria. The second-rower has been ruled out based on concussion protocol and Gonzalo Quesada is set to make adjustments both in the starting line-up and on the bench to cover for his …

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Delguy Departs South Africa Injured

Bautista Delguy will not face the Bulls or the Sharks. Los Jaguares have lost the speedster for these matches with him having departed South Africa injured. He was diagnosed with a tear in the left abductor. Such an injury usually requires three to six weeks recovery. In the same fixture …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Uruguay 7’s Los Teros 7’s were runners-up on home soil in the  Montevideo Challenger Series. The South Americans were beaten 5-0 …

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