Paraguay’s proposed professional team for the Liga Sudaméricana de Rugby is to consist predominantly of Argentine players, noted Daniel Hourcade. Following Paraguay’s heavy defeat against Tucumán the Head of the Sudmaérica Rugby High Performance and former Head Coach of Argentina made the statement. Paraguay were beaten 95-8 by Northern Argentine …
Read More »South Americans in MLR – Week 13 Preview
Week 13 is to be a busy round for (Major League Rugby (MLR) with four league matches. The fixtures are to be a two-two split over Saturday and Sunday with the Austin Elite having a bye. The opening fixture will be the San Diego Legion vs the Glendale Raptors. The …
Read More »RFU Championship – Week 21 Preview
The penultimate weekend of the RFU Championship is upon us but the ending is already confirmed. London Irish have defeated Richmond by 46-7 to clinch their spot in the Premiership next season. Bryce Campbell started in the midfield and scored a try in the bonus-point victory. Also just wrapping up …
Read More »Nations Championship in Danger
World Rugby’s desired world league, the Nations Championship is in danger. Recent meetings held in Europe to agree to the terms of the competition did not go well for World Rugby, reports Fermín de la Calle. for Revista 22. de la Calle writes that a meeting on Tuesday (April 16) …
Read More »Tucumán too good for Paraguay
Tucumán were far too good for Paraguay today, winning a friendly 95-8. The Northern Argentine province played at a great pace to run Paraguay ragged as former Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez watched on. Los Naranjas firmly controlled possession, forcing Paraguay to do little more other than defend throughout much …
Read More »Liga Sudamericana facing 2021 Start
South America’s professional league, the Liga Sudamericana de Rugby is facing a 2021 start. The competition had been planned to begin in 2020 but is now being pushed-back to begin in 2021 writes Ignacio Chans. While details have not yet been finalized it is noted that the league is to …
Read More »Anselmi To Take Charge of Sharks vs Reds
While there will be no match for Los Jaguares this weekend there will be a game for one Argentine man. Leading Americas referee Federico Anselmi is to take charge of this weekend’s Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Reds in Durban, South Africa. The match is to be the …
Read More »Jaguares Try Named as SR Play Of the Week
Lightening has struck twice as a Jaguares try was named as the Super Rugby Play Of the Week for the second week running. Last week Domingo Miotti’s second try against the Bulls was named as the Play of the Week. The move would ultimately see Los Jaguares defeating the Bulls …
Read More »Moroni Ruled Out Of Facing Brumbies
Matías Moroni has been ruled out of facing the Brumbies. The Jaguares outside center suffered a blow which caused a nasal obstruction and requires surgery. The medical staff estimate that Moroni will be ready to play again on Saturday May 04 against the Stormers. The 28-year-old has been a regular …
Read More »Argentina u20s Claim Famous Away Win over South Africa u20s
Less than two months out from hosting the 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship Los Pumitas have made history. Argentina’s u20’s claimed a famous away win over South Africa u20s this morning, doing so 34-33 in Stellenbosch. The match rounded off Los Pumitas’ three match tour of South Africa, giving …
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