COVID-19 has changed the script for Argentina rugby; an outcome is the Jaguares 2020 player exodus. Players have departed to continue their careers abroad. Twenty-three 2020 Jaguares have signed for foreign teams. Jaguares 2020 Exodus The movement of players can be described as nothing less than a player exodus. The …
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We’ve almost put a wrap on a difficult and frustrating 2020, but there were still some rugby games to keep an eye on this past weekend. Americas players were busy in Europe with the Champions Cup, Challenge Cup, Pro D2, and Premier 15s all underway. So too the Currie Cup …
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As we reach the end of the highly unusual year, the last remnants of international rugby in 2020 took place in the form of the Sudamérica Sevens in Valparaiso and the Golden Eagles Showdown in Chula Vista. Brazil’s team effort was notable with the Sancery twins playing a strong part. …
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The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the next RWC. The current edition analysis the situation following the completion of international duty in 2020. Following a successful campaign in RWC 2019, Head Coach Esteban Meneses re-signed as Head Coach. The script …
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Mont de Marsan have re-signed two Argentine forwards. The club has unveiled seven new signings, two of them are players from Argentina. The new deals mean that tight head prop Carlos Muzzio and second-rower Leandro Cedaro will remain at the club. Muzzio has signed for one further season. His new …
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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 Brazil Sevens Brazil upset Argentina 19-10 on the opening day of the Sudamérica Sevens on Saturday. Daniel Sancery’s breakaway …
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Germán Kessler scored in Charente’s victory over Aurillac on Friday. The Uruguayan hooker touched down in the 69th minute to seal a 22-13 victory. The Term scored from an attacking lineout. He threw to the tail of the lineout and arrived to seal the ball and attack via a rolling …
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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 Women’s RWC The Women’s Rugby World Cup will expand from 12 to 16 teams for the 2025 tournament. The 2021 …
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Jerónimo will lead Argentina out against Australia on Saturday. He assumes the captaincy from his Stade Francis teammate, Pablo Matera. The 27-year-old Matera was revoked of the captaincy in response to tweets from 2011-2012 that surfaced on Monday. Matera led Argentina from October 2018 to November 2020. He replaced Agustín …
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Los Jaguares are likely to play in the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). There is no place for the Argentine franchise in Super Rugby. Playing in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa or joining the Pro 14 or Major League Rugby are also out of the question. This …
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