The first Wallabies squad of the year has been named by the selection panel of Michael Cheika, Scott Johnson, and Michael O’Connor, and there are some surprises. 34 players are in the group that will prepare for the first match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa on July 20. …
Read More »What Would a Second Argentine Super Rugby Team Look Like?
Given the success of Los Jaguares in 2019 it does not come as a surprise to see talk over having two Argentine teams. So what would a second Argentine Super Rugby team look like? Before answering the above question it must be pointed out that a second Argentine Super Rugby …
Read More »RWC 2019 – The Competitors – USA
There is arguably no country that interests World Rugby more than that of the USA. Terminology such as the speeding giant is commonly used to categorize and glorify the Eagles. Unlike prior World Cup tournaments, RWC 2019 will see the USA having a team of professional players. This revolution has …
Read More »Toulon Sign Sergio Parisse
Less than a week after departing Stade Français Sergio Parisse has been signed by rivals Toulon. The Argentine-Italian will join the Mediterranean club following RWC 2019 in Japan on a one-year contract, Toulon has confirmed. Aged 35, Parisse is regarded as the greatest Italian player of his generation. He is …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Jaguares All the talk over the weekend was about Los Jaguares, and rightfully so. The Argentine team hammered the Brumbies to …
Read More »Brazil Crowned South American U18 Champions
Brazil have been crowned the South American U18 Champions. As Yaras went unbeaten this weekend in Santiago, Chile in both the round matches and the knock-out matches. The South American U18s this year featured four countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and hosts Chile. All countries faced each other once with …
Read More »Argentina Qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Argentina have qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Los Pumas 7’s booked their place today by winning the South American men’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Santiago, Chile. Today marked the second, and final, day of the Olympic qualifiers. To read about events from day one click here. …
Read More »28 Jaguares Travel to Christchurch for Super Rugby Final
A roster of 28 Jaguares will travel to Christchurch for the Super Rugby Final. The top two sides from the regular season will contest the 2019 Final on Saturday with the Argentine side making their first appearance on the biggest stage of Southern Hemisphere professional rugby. Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada …
Read More »Argentina, Brazil Unbeaten On Day One of Tokyo 2020 Qualifiers
Argentina, and Brazil went unbeaten on day one of the Tokyo 2020 qualifiers. Played on Saturday at Old Boys in Santiago, Chile Los Pumas 7’s and Os Tupis 7’s both won all three of their respective pool matches and a re one played going into day two. With a spot …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Jaguares vs Brumbies Semi Final
Los Jaguares made history on Friday evening, downing the Brumbies to qualify for the Super Rugby Final. The deciding match of there 2019 Super Rugby season will be next weekend with Los Jaguares facing either the Crusaders or the Hurricanes. The two aforementioned New Zealand franchises will meet today in …
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