Argentina will be without Santiago Álvarez Fourcade and Gastón Revol for the Málaga Sevens. The senior players and Los Pumas 7’s captains are in self isolation. Head coach Santiago Gómez Cora has named Felipe del Mestre as captain for the tournament. The Seven de Málaga, is the third tournament of …
Read More »Final Men’s Rosters for Málaga Sevens
The World Sevens Series resumes in Málaga on Friday despite the specter of the pandemic in the backdrop. New Zealand, Samoa, and Fiji have all dropped out of the tournament though a window has been left open for the latter to possibly resume on Day Two. There are significant changes …
Read More »Leguizamón and the fans at the URBA 2021 Final – CUBA vs SIC
Juan Manuel Leguizamón has given fans a look into the fans at the URBA Top 12 Final. The 2021 Final was played between CUBA and SIC, two teams that have been highly productive in producing Pumas. Leguizamón himself played for SIC following his move from his native Santiago del Estero …
Read More »World Sevens Series events in Vancouver and LA postponed
The North American leg of the World Sevens Series has been officially postponed. Vancouver was set to host the first tournament on the February 26-27 weekend and will now shift to April 16-17. Los Angeles will move from March 5-6 to August 27-28. World Rugby says logistical challenges from the …
Read More »Guido Petti sidelined until March
Guido Petti is sidelined until March. Bordeaux will be without the Argentine second-rower for upcoming competition in the European Champions Cup and the French Top 14. Petti’s injury is a minor knee problem. He has complained of discomfort. Bordeaux have prioritized having Petti fully-fit for the business end of the …
Read More »Jamaica Men to play World Sevens Series events in Spain
Jamaica’s Men’s team will take part in the World Sevens Series events in Spain over the next two weekends, World Rugby have confirmed. Pandemic restrictions have seen New Zealand and Samoa drop out entirely with Fiji likely to miss the Malaga tournament. Germany have also been summoned to help fill …
Read More »Pumas Sevens star Marcos Moroni signs for SaberCats subject to visa
The Houston SaberCats recruitment drive for the 2022 Major League Rugby season continues. The club are in the final stages of recruiting Pumas Sevens star Marcos Moroni. The move is subject to a visa. Moroni was a 2021 URBA Top 12 champion with CUBA. Marcos Moroni is the younger brother …
Read More »Emiliano Bergamaschi Appointed Head Coach of Zebre
Emiliano Bergamaschi has been appointed Head Coach of Zebre Parma. The Argentine will be in charge of the Italian team for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season. Zebre Parma play in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and the European Challenge Cup. The club made the announcement earlier today. The contract …
Read More »España está cerca de incorporar a Raúl Pérez como el de director de desarrollo
La Federación Española de Rugby está cerca de incorporar a Raúl Pérez a su estructura técnica en un cargo como el de director de desarrollo o similar. Pérez fue asistente de Daniel Hourcade con Los Pumas. También entrenó a Jaguares en Super Rugby y Olímpia Lions en la Super Liga Americana …
Read More »Ten Polyfunctional Pumas in 2022
Individual attributes and the needs of a team can combine to see an established player moved to a different position. This happens everywhere from the amateur leagues to the test arena. If a player is ‘out of position’ at his club this may harm his chances of international honors; that …
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