Argentina

Pablo Matera is to return to the starting lineup for Los Jaguares who play host to the Sharks on Saturday evening in Buenos Aires. The World Cup Puma is the only change to the pack that out performed the Kings in Los Jaguares’ previous fixture. The Alumni ball-carrying flanker will …

Wednesday’s announcement from World Rugby was extremely warmly received. But did the election of Bill Beaumont and Agustín Pichot to Chairman and Vice-Chairman signal in a fresh approach or is it to be more of the same from World Rugby? In order to consider this very question I have put together the …

With Los Jaguares taking a week off and not so many European players jumping up and down for selection, this week was a little trickier than anticipated. Thankfully a few players from within the Americas had good enough games to justify their inclusion. 1 – Hubert Buydens (San Diego) It’s …

The Rugby World Cup 2019 draw is officially  set for 2017, World Rugby confirmed today. It signifies a change to the process from that of Rugby World Cup 2015 as the seeding will be delayed by six months. For Rugby World Cup 2015, hosted by England and Wales, the draw …

Brummies Head Coach Stephen Larkham has retained the same 23 players that defeated the Bulls last weekend. This sees Puma Tomás Cubelli starting for the eleventh time, in as many Super Rugby matches this season. The Brumbies are to face the Melbourne Rebels in an Australian derby on Friday. It …

The governing body of rugby in South and Central America, has put together the statistical information to detail the women’s playing numbers throughout there region. The organization received information from the national unions. From Guatemala in the north to Tierra del Fuego in the south the organization is intercontinental and …

Canada coach Liam Middleton has heavyweight duo Adam Zaruba and Admir Cejvanovic at his disposal again for the next round of the HSBC Sevens Series to take place in Paris this weekend. The pair return for duty after missing the Singapore tournament. A squad of 13 players has been named …

Los Jaguares’ preparation for Saturday’s home match against the Sharks has been dealt a blow. Rosario mid-fielder Jerónimo De la Fuente will play no part in the fixture, having suffered an injury to his right calf in training on Monday. The injury comes at an unfortunate time as De la …

Argentine official Federico Anselmi has been appointed as the referee for Saturday’s Super Rugby fixture between the Cheetahs and Kings in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The appointment is the second in consecutive rounds for the leading referee from the Americas. Last weekend Anselmi made his Super Rugby senior referee debut and …

Doncaster Knights fell to Yorkshire Carnegie by 17-14 at Castle Park on Sunday but will go through to the Greene King IPA Championship final series on aggregate by 44-34 over the two games. Canadian lock Jon Phelan started the match in the second row while his compatriot Tyler Hotson did …