Argentina

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 …

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Pumas name Rugby World Cup Sevens side

Argentina have confirmed their squad for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. Included are four members of the 2016 Rio Olympic team with the rest a young side comprised of some of the nation’s most promising athletes.. Gaston Revol continues as captain with fellow Olympians Santiago Álvarez, …

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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 Mexico U19’s Mexico’s Men’s U19’s were crowned Rugby Americas North U19’s champions for 2018. They defeated all comers, including the now …

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Jaguares lose Javier Díaz to Knee Injury

Los Jaguares have lost prop Javier Díaz to a knee injury. Having started at loosehead against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday, Díaz has been ruled out of playing in the Super Rugby Quarter Final this coming weekend against the Lions in Johannesburg. Díaz left the match at Kings Park …

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Match Highlights – Sharks vs Jaguares

The regular season of Super Rugby has concluded for 2018. In the final round the Sharks played host to Los Jaguares, the second  match between the two sides this year. Los Jaguares went into the match with their fate in the final eight already determined. Los Jaguares will play against …

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Guido Albertario Signs for Spanish Champions

Guido Albertario has signs to play for the reigning Spanish Champions. The Argentine second-rower joins VRAC Quesos Entrepinares from Buenos Aires club Pucará for the 2018-2019 season. Uncapped by Argentina, Albertario moves to Spain to follow in the footsteps of his brother Jerónimo Albertario. While Jerónimo Albertario played for AMPO Ordizia …

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Ciencias Cajasol Signs Two Argentines

Spanish club Ciencias Cajasol has announced the signings of two Argentines who will play in the upcoming season. On his way to Ciencias Cajasol is Santiago Pando. The winger is the second new recruit ahead of the 2018-2019 season, following Mitchel MacCartney. Pando joins from Spanish club rivals Trcadero Marbella. The …

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Bosch Sidelined Following Surgery

Marcelo Bosch is sidelined following surgery. The Saracens outside center will miss the start of the English Premiership season after undergoing surgery on both of his shoulders. The 34-year-old Argentine mid-fielder has won both the European Champions Cup and English Premiership titles with Saracens. His quest to add further to …

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