The first of two games at Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday will see the Argentina XV playing against Uruguay a few hours ahead of the Jaguares match against the Bulls. It’s not exactly a double-header given the space between the two but an interesting note nonetheless. Argentina have …
Read More »Top 14 – Week 17 Preview
In France on Saturday the national men’s test side will look to end their miserable run when they face Scotland in the Six Nations. Meanwhile on the domestic front the Top 14 clubs will be in action with five matches taking place. The Americas is to be represented in week …
Read More »Pro 14 – Week 16 Preview
Despite the busy activities of international competition this weekend there will be a full round of rugby in the Pro 14. Involved will be four Argentine players and one Canadian. In Italy Benetton Treviso will be looking for a solid win against the weakest Welsh region, the Dragons. Starting at …
Read More »Premiership Rugby – Week 14 Preview
It’s slim picking for Americas players in the England Premiership this week with just four suiting up. Three come from Argentina with the other returning from international duty with the USA. There will be no AJ MacGinty for Sale Sharks this week as the Eagles flyhalf is nursing an ankle …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview – Jaguares vs Bulls
In round two of the Super Rugby season Los Jaguares have home advantage against the Bulls on Saturday. With two massive packs it looms as being a treat for the purists. Gonzalo Quesada has made two changes. The first comes in the pack with Marcos Kremer replacing Rodrigo Bruni. They …
Read More »Pro D2 – Week 22 Preview
Week 22 of the Pro D2 gets underway today. In the latest round of the French second division there is plenty to look out for from the Americas with Argentina and Uruguay represented. Opening the round will be two former mainstays in France’s elite division – Bayonne and Béziers. The …
Read More »Pumas Sevens change three for North American leg
Argentina have made three change to their squad for the North American leg of the HSBC Sevens Series. Los Pumas are currently 9th overall on the circuit after missing the Cup Quarter Finals in each of the last three tournaments. The team suffered a considerable blow as one of their …
Read More »Creevy turns down Top 14 to remain at Jaguares
Starting Argentine hooker and former captain Agustín Creevy has turned down offers from France to remain at Jaguares post RWC 2019. His new contract with the UAR will see him remaining at home until the end of 2021. Having recently become a father, Creevy has decided to continue his professional …
Read More »Anselmi to referee Highlanders vs Reds
Argentine referee Federico Anselmi is to officiate Friday’s Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and Queensland Reds. Taking place in Dunedin, New Zealand the fixture is to be a Trans-Tasman match-up between two original franchise in Super Rugby. For the Highlanders vs Reds Anselmi will have the honors of officiating …
Read More »Cipolletti Shines as Host of ARC Match
International rugby hit Patagonia this month with the Argentina XV playing at home against the USA. The occasion was highly memorable for the home players who recorded their first win over the Eagles in ARC history. For the locals the match was truly ground-breaking. With Argentina being the 8th largest …
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