Jaguares and Pumitas are prominent on the Argentina XV roster for the upcoming tour to Georgia. The Argentina XV will play two matches in the Rugby Summer Cup, taking-on Top 14 club Racing 92 and the Georgia XV, the countries national ‘A’ side. Coached by RWC 1999, 2003 and 2007 …
Read More »Guillemaín Signs to Play for Viadana in Italy
Juan Cruz Guillemaín has signed to play for Viadana in Italy. The move sees the professional career of the Argentine second-rower changing. He moves to the historic Italian club after previously playing in both Super Rugby and the Top 14. The 25-year-old Guillemáin has signed for Viadana for the 2017-2018 …
Read More »Sam Warburton announces retirement
Sam Warburton has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The news comes as a major surprise to the rugby world. One of the leading figures in the sport, the two-time British & Irish Lions captain and Wales captain since 2011 steps away from the game at the age …
Read More »SaberCats set to break ground on AVEVA Stadium
The Houston SaberCats are set to break ground on their a new purpose-built stadium. Located adjacent to Houston Sports Park, the SaberCats will hold a ceremony on July 24 at 10am local time with Mayor Sylvester Turner to officially begin construction on the new complex, slated to be completed in …
Read More »Moyano Out of Super Rugby Quarter Final
Ramiro Moyano is out of Saturday’s Super Rugby Quarter Final. The Jaguares winger was injured in training on Tuesday making him unable to be considered to play against the Lions. The extent of the injury sees Moyano returning to Argentina with a hamstring injury. His spot in the team is …
Read More »Kelter ruled out of Sevens World Cup
The USA Women’s Eagles have suffered a significant blow to their Rugby World Cup Sevens campaign with the confirmation that star player Alev Kelter has been ruled out of the tournament. Kelter is still recovering from an injury sustained on the HSBC Sevens Series and will not be fully fit …
Read More »Matera Free To Face Lions
Pablo Matera is free to face the Lions. The Jaguares captain has had his two-week suspension from SANZAAR overturned, making him able to return to lead the team with immediate effect. SANZAAR’s Judiciary Committee had deemed the clearing out of a ruck in Saturday’s game against the Sharks, by Matera, …
Read More »Team of the Week
It’s an all-Argentine selection this week. The Jaguares ended their season in defeat but there were a few players to stood out. Elsewhere the URBA Top 12 was in full flight with numerous internationals involved and plenty of high-flying action to run the rule over. 1 – Francisco Ferronato (Belgrano) …
Read More »Chiappesoni signs for Colomiers
Argentine dual-international Martín Chiappesoni will stay in the French Pro D2 after signing a deal with Colomiers. The 27-year-old flanker joins from relegated Dax, where he has been a regular starter over the past three seasons. His initial contract is for one year with a further year option. Originally from …
Read More »UAR to Appeal Pablo Matera’s Two-Week Suspension
The UAR is to appeal Pablo Matera’s two-Week suspension. The Jaguares flanker and skipper was cited by SANZAAR for foul play in Los Jaguares 20-10 defeat against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The outcome of the hearing is today means that Matera is officially out of the Super Rugby …
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