Puma Tomás Cubelli is fit-again. The scrum-half made his first appearance of 2017 this morning, playing for the Brumbies against the Reds in Super Rugby. He did so as a replacement from the bench. The Brumbies were beaten at the death, losing 16-15 to the Queenslanders. Cubelli has been out …
Read More »June 2018 Cut-Off Enforced for Pumas World Cup Selection
On the back of negative results, Argentine teams are under pressure. None of the five UAR sides have met 2017 expectations. Los Pumas 7’s lack the edge of the past, Los Jaguares have struggled to win in Super Rugby, Los Pumas lost against an understrength England, the Argentina XV has …
Read More »Waratahs vs Jaguares – Match Preview
History will be made on Saturday with Los Jaguares playing for the first time in Australia. The early morning match will see the Argentine side facing the Waratahs in Sydney. It is to be the first of two matches in the country, concluding Los Jaguares’ Super Rugby campaign. The home …
Read More »Puma Extends Contract in France Until 2019
Former Puma Martín Bustos Moyano has extended his contract with Bayonne. His new deal sees him under contract with the club until 2019. The 31-year-old Córdoba fullback has been at Bayonne since 2013. Bayonne were relegated from the Top 14 this past season. This saw the club returning to the …
Read More »Argentina vs British & Irish Lions in 2021 and 2025?
Is Argentina going to face the British & Irish Lions in 2021 and 2025? According to the Telegraph there is a strong chance. The British & Irish Lions’ authorities are presently finalizing plans for their 2021 and 2025 tours to South Africa and Australia. Of the two tours Los Pumas …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol 3, Iss 3): Dominant Scrum With Mobile Props
A dominant scrum with mobile props. This is what Daniel Hourcade is seeking. Yet the traditional strength of Argentine rugby was exposed by Georgia. In San Salvador de Jujuy the Eastern Europeans dominated the battle, shoving Los Pumas backwards with regularity, winning penalties and even a penalty try. Mission Hourcade …
Read More »Best of the Rest
A call for support, coaching philosophy, crippling injuries, examination of the Canadian wreckage, the crash in the Andes, and Eddie Jones. Lots of Eddie Jones. It’s another random selection of rugby articles from around the globe that are worth taking a look at. A Strong Request to the USA …
Read More »Anselmi In Charge of Bulls vs Kings
Leading Americas official Federico Aneslmi will be in charge of the Kings vs Southern Kings this weekend. The fixture is a round 16 Super Rugby match and will be played in Pretoria. Los Jaguares’ match this weekend will be in Sydney, Australia. The Argentine side will take on the Waratahs …
Read More »La Catedral To Host Nacional de Clubes Final
La Catedral is to host the Nacional de Clubes Final. Set to be played on Saturday July 29 the match will determine the 2017 Argentine National Club Champion. La Catedral is the home of Buenos Aires club CASI (Club Atlético San Isidro). The traditional field is situation in the Northern …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA The Eagles have made history. For the first time they have qualified for the Rugby World Cup as the ‘Americas …
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