Argentina

The Highlanders are taking with them star players to Argentina. The 2015 Super Rugby champions will take-on Los Jaguares next Saturday in the penultimate round of the regular season. Coming off a win over the Southern Kings the Highlanders are taking their full arsenal to Buenos Aires. A number of …

Los Jaguares returned to winning ways this evening, downing the Bulls 29-11 in extremely wet conditions in Buenos Aires. The three-tries-to-zero win will serve the majority of the players well ahead of the Rugby Championship. No fewer then thirteen players who started against France for Los Pumas last Saturday turned …

Following a season in France Lucas Martínez has returned home to Lomas Athletic Club in Buenos Aires. The uncapped 26 year old joined Castres as a medical joker for the early part of the 2015-2016 season. His performances saw him earning a contract for the duration of the season. Tilting …

Agustín Pichot has officially started his mandate as World Rugby Vice-Chairman today. The former Pumas captain was unanimously elected into the role in May. Pinchot will now be second in command to Bill Beaumont who is leaving behind the RFU to be World Rugby Chairman. Together Beaumont and Pichot are committed to enhancing the …

Puma Tomás Cubelli scored a second half try for the Brumbies in their Super Rugby victory this morning. Playing at home against the Reds the Canberra based franchise enjoyed a 43-24 triumph to retain top spot in the Australian conference. Cubelli’s try came from the base of a ruck. He …

Los Pumas will swap jerseys on Saturday and run out as Los Jaguares as Super Rugby returns following its hiatus for the June internationals. Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires will host the Bulls for a 6:40pm kickoff. This will be another first as the two sides have never met before. …

We’re a little behind this week, but we haven’t forgotten! To be fair this proved a difficult week, more for lack of quality options than for an abundance. The Pumas had a shocker against France, Canada were only average against Italy, and even the Eagles didn’t look particularly sharp despite …

Los Jaguares preparation for Saturday’s home match has taken a hit. Second-rower Matías Alemanno will play no part in the match, having been ruled out through injury. The Córdoba lock also missed both home internationals against France after having been injured playing against Italy in Santa Fé. The Buenos Aires …

Puma Tomás Cubelli will play from there bench for the Brumbies this weekend. Having returned to Australia from Argentina the scrum half is being given time to be fully recovered before starting for the Canberra franchise. An additional change to the Brumbies sees Ben Hyne starting at number 8 in …

Americas teams will be in direct competition with each other during the pool stages of both the men’s and women’s draws for the inaugural Olympic 7s. Argentina, USA, and hosts Brazil have all landed together in Pool A of the men’s bracket, while on the women’s side Canada and Brazil are …