Before christmas arrives there is time for one final round of the Pro D2. Week 16 of France’s second division will have matches on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players. Opening Wee 16 will be the Thursday fixture. Down in Basque country Biarritz …
Read More »Reborn Pampas XV Set To Join Currie Cup
Argentina’s ongoing discussions to join South Africa’s Currie Cup are proving to be successful. Within weeks the Pampas XV is set to be reborn to again play in South Africa. From 2010-2013 the Pampas XV competed in South Africa’s Vodacom Cup competition. In 2014 and 2015 the team went on …
Read More »Tuculet Remaining At Jaguares On Long-Term Basis
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 …
Read More »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 …
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