Injuries are mounting for Los Jaguares ahead of facing the Cheetahs. Before losing Nicolás Sánchez to suspension Matías Moroni had already been ruled out for at least three weeks. Now more players are set to be ruled out of Saturday1’s home match. Cristian Bartoloni is to miss the match. The …
Read More »Sánchez Suspended For One Week
Nicolás Sánchez has been suspended for one week. A SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing determined that the Jaguares no 10 contravened Law 10.4(g) dangerous charging, after he was cited during the match in Buenos Aires. Sanchez has been suspended up to and including Saturday 18 March 2017. As such he will not …
Read More »Moroni Hands Jaguares a Problem
Matías Moroni has handed Los Jaguares a problem. The center left play against the Lions on Saturday, complaining of pain in his hand. Having undergone tests it has now been confirmed that he is to be out of action for at least three weeks. The injury is yet to be …
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 Vancouver 7s For the second consecutive week North America has presented a world class sevens tournament with Vancouver arguably even more impressive …
Read More »Sánchez Cited by SANZAAR
Nicolás Sánchez has been cited for alleged foul play from yesterday’s Super Rugby match. The Jaguares fly half is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent during the match against the Lions. Referee Nick Briant awarded a penalty for the incident which occurred in the 38th minute. Upon …
Read More »Jaguares Complete Resounding Victory over Lions
Los Jaguares made it 2 wins from 3 matches this season, downing the Lions 36-24. The win was the first home fixture for the Buenos Aires based Super Rugby franchise. It is a result for teams to take note of as it was against the 2016 beaten finalists. The Argentine …
Read More »Match Preview – Jaguares vs Lions
This weekend will see Los Jaguares play at home for the first time in 2017. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise is to have the demanding assignment of playing host to the 2016 runners-up. Head Coach Raúl Pérez has veteran star play-maker, Juan Martín Hernández. Yet despite him having missed the …
Read More »Hernández, Montero Set to Return for Jaguares
Juan Martín Hernández and Manuel Montero are set to return for Los Jaguares. Both backs missed the opening two rounds of Super Rugby but are fully involved in preparation for round three. On Saturday Los Jaguares will play host to the Lions in their first home game of the season. …
Read More »Lions Arrive in Buenos Aires
With two wins from as many matches the Lions have arrived in Buenos Aires. The Johannesburg-based side will take-on the Jaguares on Saturday. The round three match is to be Los Jaguares first home fixture of the season. Left behind in South Africa is star fly half Elton Jantjies. The …
Read More »Jaguares Resume Training in Buenos Aires
Los Jaguares are back home in Argentina. The roster resumed training today, doing so in Buenos Aires. They will play their third round match against the Lions on Saturday March 11. Of the players who were involved against the Kings and Stormers three are in doubt to face the Lions. …
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