Mexico’s Rugby Federation (FMRU) has confirmed reports that they are targeting a Major League Rugby franchise in Monterrey. A statement released on Tuesday evening indicates they are also pursuing a Super Rugby Americas Franchise, though a timetable was not presented for either project. Last week it emerged that a group …
Read More »Argentina Name Pumas Legend Felipe Contepomi as Head Coach
Argentina will have a new Head Coach for the new Rugby World Cup cycle. Australian Michael Cheika took charge of Los Pumas in 2022-2023. The new cycle sees Pumas legend Felipe Contepomi taking over. The transition sees Contepomi promoted from assistant to head Coach for the new era. Cheika and …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the tops and the flops involving the Americas during the course of the past seven days. UP Pumas Scrum-Halves Come to Life in Europe In what was his first appearance since the World Cup, Gonzalo …
Read More »Nicolás Sánchez joins Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath
Nicolás Sánchez will continue his career in Japan. The veteran Puma has signed for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath. He will play alongside double World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe in addition to New Zealand captan Sam Cane, Japanese scrum half Naoto Saito and winger Kotaro Matushima. The move means two high-profile Argentines …
Read More »Legendary former Argentina Coach to take charge of American Raptors
The American Raptors have new coaching staff for Super Rugby Americas 2024. The Colorado team will be coached by Marcelo Loffreda. The legendary former Head Coach of Argentina takes over from Sarah Chobot who will have a scrum specialist role in 2024. Loffreda will also be joined by his former …
Read More »Argentina Seeks “at least two more” teams in Super Rugby Americas
The second in command at the UAR, Marcelo Corbalán Costilla has confirmed that Argentina is interested in having more teams competing in Super Rugby Americas. Corbalán Costilla told Tucumán news outlet, La Garceta that the UAR seeks “at least two more” Argentine teams in the South American professional league. Super …
Read More »Three Finalists for Argentina’s Prestigious Olímpia de Rugby 2023
There are three finalists for Argentina’s prestigious Olímpia de Rugby 2023. The official best player of the year will be unveiled as part of Argentina’s annual awards for sporting excellence on Tuesday, December 19. The nominees are Marcos Kremer, Rodrigo Isgró and Sofía González. Kremer was among the leading Pumas …
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Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Argentina Crowned Champions in Cape Town Argentina are on top of the sevens world after a dominant Cup Final victory in Cape Town over …
Read More »Triumphant Gastón Revol becomes First Man to play in 100 Tournaments
Argentina’s tournament victory at the Cape Town 7’s was a double triumph for Gastón Revol. In addition to being a part of the winning team, the veteran Los Pumas 7’s player became the first man to play in 100 World Sevens Series tournaments. Revol made history by appearing for Argentina …
Read More »Los Pumas crowned champions of Cape Town
Argentina are on top of the sevens world after a dominant Cup Final victory in Cape Town over Australia. One slip-up against Fiji in pool play was the only mark against Los Pumas in an otherwise impressive tournament that puts them at first overall on the standings. Los Pumas outclassed …
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