Argentina

The business end of the European club season is upon us. This weekend will see the Quarter Finals played in the old continent. Taking to the field in the Challenge Cup play-off’s will be clubs from England, France, Scotland and Wales. Representing these sides are to be players from the …

Oyonnax have offered a contract to Matías Moroni, reports Midi Olympique. The French club are leading the Pro D2 and are favorites to win automatic promotion back to the Top 14. In looking to be competitive the club is seeking to secure players for the 2017-2018 season. Players to already have …

The business end of the season is upon is. Nervous clubs, players and supporters can be identified at the top, bottom and in between in the Pro D2. A number of scenarios exist for both promotion and relegation. If that were not compelling enough there is added reason to follow …

Los Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez has named a 27-man roster for the upcoming South Africa tour. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise will play away matches against the Sharks, Bulls and Lions on April 08, 15 and 21. Pérez has named 15 forwards and 12 backs for the three-match tour. …

The 2018 World Rugby Junior World Championship is returning to Argentina. Following meetings between the UAR and World Rugby, UAR President Carlos Araujo has confirmed that “it is practically decided” No official announcement has yet to come from World Rugby. Notwithstanding sources in Argentina are reporting that the tournament will, like …

Pablo Deluca is to referee at this year’s World Rugby Junior World Championship. The Argentine official is one of eight referees appointed to the premier u20 competition. Deluca is to join Mike Adamson (Scotland), Nic Berry (Australia), Pierre Brousset (France), Tom Foley (England), Dan Jones (Wales), Frank Murphy (Ireland), Jamie Nutbrown …

The European divisions were back in full swing on the weekend and once again it was a good week for the Jaguares in Super Rugby, so there were plenty of players to consider for this week’s selection. We don’t normally spend much time considering amateurs when the professionals are available …

Marcos Kremer is in doubt to face the Sharks. The Jaguares was injured in the second-half of Saturday’s round 5 Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds. Kremer’s injury saw him immediately replaced. He has since been diagnosed as having sprained his knee. This places him in doubt for Los …

Encouraging news from France is that an Argentine fly half is back to fitness for Clermont. Patricio Fernández is ready to return to the playing field and is expected to do so this weekend for Clermont’s Champions Cup Quarter Final. The Central French side have home advantage against Toulon on …

A club duty call has come for Joaquín Díaz Bonilla. Having started the opening round Super Rugby match against the Southern Kings, Díaz Bonilla has since been recovering. In the match he suffered a head clash with Pablo Matera, an injury which has required careful recuperation. Both Nicolás Sánchez and Juan Martín …