After years of waiting for an opportunity of playing professional rugby Argentina is now just days away from realizing the dream. The first assignment is to be an away fixture in the sport’s version of the NBA, Super Rugby. Los Jaguares will take-on the Cheetahs on Friday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. …
Read More »Americas Super Rugby Players for teams other than Jaguares
On Friday history will be made when Los Jaguares become the first fully professional rugby team in the history of the Americas. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise will begin their campaign with an away fixture against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. All of those taking the field for Los Jaguares are …
Read More »Pumitas Lineup Named for Game 2 vs Georgia
Los Pumitas Lineup has been named for Game 2 vs Georgia u20’s. The teams will meet today, Wednesday February 24. In their prior match on Saturday the Argentine under 20 side completed a 36-17 win. Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has named a side featuring a number of players to have …
Read More »ARC Team of the Week
With a couple one-sided scorelines and a very disjointed match in Punta del Este there were less standouts to choose from in round three of the Americas Rugby Championship. As such there’s a distinct North American flavour in our weekly selection, something that could well swing in the other direction …
Read More »Las Tucanes, Ready for Suramericano in Rio de Janeiro
Colombia’s national women’s team, Las Tucanes, are ready for the Suramericano in Rio de Janeiro. The Olympic Bound Rugby Sevens team will compete at the tournament in Brazil to prepare themselves for a return to the same city later this year when they have the chance at competing for Gold. …
Read More »Second Stage of UAR Plan 2016-2020
The second Stage of UAR Plan 2016-2020 has been revealed by Argentine rugby managers and directors of the regional centers. Led by the National Director of Rugby, Martín Mackey (pictured) they met at Campo Timbo from February 16-19 to confirm the developmental strategic plan for the coming four years. During the first stage the UAR focused efforts …
Read More »Imhoff Scores Untouched vs Grenoble
Argentine flier Juan Imhoff went over for a try this weekend as his club, Racing Metro, played an away fixture in the Top 14. The Rosario winger scored an untouched try vs Grenoble at the Stade des Alpes to help his team win a thriller 39-35. Fourteen rounds into the French …
Read More »Los Pumas 7s Roster for Las Vegas and Vancouver
A 12-man Los Pumas 7s Roster has been named for Las Vegas and Vancouver. Argentina will compete at both upcoming legs of the HSBC World Sevens Circuit and do so with a number of players to have been involved in the Americas Rugby Championship in recent weeks. The like of …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol. 2, Iss. 3): Future of Americas Rugby Championship
Three rounds into the Americas Rugby Championship and everyone agrees in unison – the competition is here to stay. Where are we? Of the fundamental pillars for the success of a viable sporting competition the competition should be categorized as being off to a very good start with two of …
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 USA’s thumping 64-0 win over Chile places the Eagles in pole position to win the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship. The 10-tries-to-zero triumph …
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