Argentina’s roster for the end-of-year tour contains 32 players. 29 of the players play their rugby abroad and indications are that the number may reach 100% as more names are being recruited for the 2021-2022 European professional rugby season. The demand for players coincides with many who had been regulars …
Read More »Argentina roster named for November with Changes
Los Pumas will conclude their 2021 international duties with a three match tour of Europe next month. Head Coach Mario Ledesma has named a 32-man roster for the tour. It comes with changes from the 2021 Rugby Championship with players dropped, some returnees and opportunities for uncapped players. Julián Montoya …
Read More »London Irish sign Pumas flanker Juan Martín González
London Irish have signed Argentine Juan Martín González. The English club have signed the 20-year-old rookie Pumas flanker. The move to England continues what has been a breakthrough year for the young Argentine forward. González held down a startying position for Los Jaguares XV in the Súper Liga Americana de …
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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 Jamaica are Sevens Kings of the Caribbean Jamaica claimed victory at the Rugby Americas North 7s at Meridian Field …
Read More »Ross Neal signs short-term deal with Saracens
Ross Neal has signed a short-term contract with Saracens of the English Premiership. The 25-year-old joins on loan from the Seattle Seawolves as extra midfield cover due to a combination of injuries and expected international call-ups during the November test window. Despite missing four games this season, Neal was joint …
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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 Magnificent Uruguay Qualify for World Cup Los Teros recorded a 34-15 win over the USA at Estadio Charrúa to …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Argentina – October 06, 2021
The best test team from the Americas, Argentina qualified automatically for RWC 2023. The draw for France 2023 placed Los Pumas in Pool D. The group also contains England, Japan, Samoa and the Americas 2 qualifier. The stereotypical brands of rugby played by those in Argentina’s pool is varied. The …
Read More »Dallas signs Premiership veteran Henry Trinder
The Dallas Jackals have signed former Gloucester center Henry Trinder on a two-year contract through the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. He brings well over a decade of experience at the highest level of English rugby, and follows fellow Premiership centurion Chris Pennell to the expansion side. …
Read More »AJ MacGinty ruled out of World Cup Qualifier series
AJ MacGinty has been ruled out of the Americas 1 World Cup Qualifying series between the USA and Uruguay. The Eagles captain suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Sale Sharks in their English Premiership match against London Irish this past Saturday. It’s a heavy blow for the USA, who …
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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 Coastal Cup kicks off with High Performance dreams A new competition kicked off this past weekend in Canadian province, …
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