An extended Pampas roster has been named by the UAR. The 39-man roster consists of 21 forwards and 18 backs. Pampas will compete in Super Rugby Americas as the national franchise under the banner of the UAR. Argentina’s second entrant, Los Dogos will compete under the control of the Unión …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Dallas Jackals
Dallas fans can expect a very different Jackals side to take the field in 2023. The elusive first-ever win could come very quickly indeed given the class of incoming talent, not to mention the dramatic changes to team leadership. On the communications front, however, there is considerable room for improvement. …
Read More »Argentina venues finalized for Super Rugby Americas 2023
The home venues of Argentina’s two teams that will compete in Super Rugby Americas 2023 are now known. The Buenos Aires based-side, Pampas will play home matches at La Catedral in San Isidro while the Córdoba based-side, Dogos will play home matches at Tala Rugby Club in Villa Warcalde. Both …
Read More »Dogos confirm local Córdoba players for Super Rugby Americas
An initial list of roster members for Dogos in Super Rugby Americas can be confirmed. Nineteen players are included, all of whom are from Córdoba rugby clubs. Eleven of the players are contracted to Los Dogos with the eight others being roster reserve players. The names include former Súper Liga Americana …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Two Argentine professional teams in Super Rugby Americas Argentina will have two teams – Los Dogos XV and Pampas in …
Read More »Pumas Tries in 2020, 2021 and 2022
Los Pumas scored more test tries in 2022 than in 2020 and 2021. Under Michael Cheika there were notably more tries cored than under Mario Ledesma. All these tries are shown in the following video. Click here to watch every try Pumas from 2022. Argentina played four test matches …
Read More »Super Rugby Americas to launch without Pride or Jaguares
Super Rugby Americas is set to formally launch on Friday. The revamped competition replaces the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. Dramatic changes will see Los Jaguares replaced, while Canada’s proposed entry – the Pacific Pride – will not in the end be included. Argentina will have two teams – Los …
Read More »World Rugby confirms two Challenger Sevens events in 2023
South Africa will host two tournaments in April that will help determine a new core team for the 2023-2024 World Sevens Series. Next year’s Challenger Series will see a dozen teams in each of the women’s and men’s competitions that will be played at Markotter Stadium in Stellebosch. The stakes …
Read More »Franco Molina to play Super Rugby Americas for Dogos XV
Franco Molina will play for Argentina’s new professional rugby team, Los Dogos XV. Molina is to be unveiled as a signing for the Córdoba-based team. In doing so, Molina will establish a record as being the first player to play for four professional South American teams. An official announcement of …
Read More »Rodrigo Fernández Criado departs Montauban for Jaguares XV
Rodrigo Fernández Criado is departing France to return to Argentina. Fernández Criado has left Montauban to re-join Los Jaguares XV. He will play in the rebranded Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), the Super Rugby Americas. Fernández Criado is a promising second-rower. He signed for Montauban to play in the …
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