If there were to be a hypothetical composite team from the Americas to face Argentina what could this team look like? This is the question of the day. Players considered for such a team must be current test players captured by an Americas team other than Argentina. An Americas XV …
Read More »Juan Manuel Leguizamón the new Head Coach of Pampas
In his first coaching experience, Juan Manuel Leguizamón will be in charge of Los Pampas in Super Rugby Americas 2024. The former Puma from Santiago del Estero replaces Rugby World Cup 2007 teammate Ignacio Fernández Lobbe for the 2024 campaign. Leguizamón and Fernández Lobbe both won Bronze Medals at France …
Read More »Michael Cheika may stay on as Pumas Coach Until Rugby World Cup 2027
Michael Cheika wants to remain in charge of Los Pumas. The Unión de Rugby Argentina (UAR) want him to stay on as Head Coach. With both parties wanting the same thing the Australian is to stay on until Rugby World Cup 2027, writes Sergio Stuart for Olé. Cheika replaced Mario …
Read More »Leonardo Senatore named new Head Coach of Peñarol
Leonardo Senatore is the new Head Coach of Peñarol. The Argentine will be in charge of Uruguay’s professional rugby team in Super Rugby Americas 2024. Senatore replaces fellow Argentine Pablo Bouza who is now the Head Coach of Spain. Bouza was an assistant to Esteban Meneses at Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Esteban Meneses, Uruguay and the Silver era
Esteban Meneses helped take Uruguay to the next level. Under Meneses, Uruguay enjoyed a rise in performances which brought on-field results and off-field recognition. The Argentine steps down after being Head Coach of Los Teros since December 2015. Los Teros reached new heights under Meneses. Uruguay overtook both Canada and …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP USA Storm to title in Spain It was a memorable night for the Eagles on Saturday as they stormed to a 42-12 win over …
Read More »Rodrigo Isgró from World Cup Pumas to eyeing Paris Olympics
The World’s best Rugby Sevens player from 2023, Rodrigo Isgró is back. Having been drafted in to Los Pumas by Michael Cheika, the big name from Mendoza returns to Argentina 7’s with an eye to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) confirmed Isgró as part …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is an Americas Rugby News exclusive. It identifies the best and the worst involving the Americas from the past seven days. UP Eagles Swallow Brazil with one bite The USA had no trouble blasting through Brazil in La Vila on Saturday, outscoring their opponents by 8 …
Read More »Two Pumas with World Cup Experience in Super Rugby Pacific 2024
Two Argentines will play in Super Rugby Pacific 2024. The players are both fully capped Pumas who have appeared in Rugby World Cups. Both men are returning again after having played in prior Super Rugby campaigns for the Highlanders and Western Force respectively. Fullback Martín Bogado is back for a …
Read More »Esteban Meneses steps down as head coach of Uruguay
Uruguay will have a new head Coach in 2024. The long-time man in charge of Los Teros, Esteban Meneses has stepped down from the position. He coached Uruguay for all of the test team’s matches from 2016-2023. He replaced Pablo Lemoine in December 2015. Under Meneses Los Teros enjoy a …
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