Rodrigo Fernández Criado has been called up by Gonzalo Quesada. He comes in to replace Ignacio Calas who is sidelined for six weeks with an Achilles tendon injury. For Fernández Criado the selection marks his introduction to professional rugby. Fernández Criado made his debut for Belgrano in the URBA Top …
Read More »González Iglesias signs for Japanese club Munakata Sanix Blues
Santiago González Iglesias has signed for Japanese club Munakata Sanix Blues. The move comes following him missing out on a place in Los Jaguares for the 2020 season and also following his match for the Barbarians in their win last month over Brazil in São Paulo. Aged 31, González Iglesias …
Read More »Manuel Montero to play for Olímpia Lions
Manuel Montero is to play for the Olímpia Lions. The 28-year-old Argentine winger is the first player unveiled in the history of professional Paraguayan rugby. He will play for the team in the new Súper Liga Americana which begins in February 2020. Montero was a part of the inaugural Jaguares. …
Read More »Los Ceibos, Argentina’s Second Professional Rugby Team
Los Ceibos is the name of Argentina’s second professional rugby team. The team is to be very different to that of the first, Los Jaguares. The former will not be a Super Rugby franchise and will, instead compete in a new competition, the Súper Liga Americana de rugby which kicks-off …
Read More »Ardron Starts For Barbarians vs Wales
Canadian captain Tyler Ardron has been named to start for the Barbarians in Saturday’s non-capped international against Wales. The match is the third in as many weeks for the Barbarians and for Ardron. The Canadian also started against Fiji in London, and Brazil in São Paulo. Ardron will play in the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Women Canada won both matches of the Can-Am Series in decisive fashion this past week. A 19-0 shutout in poor …
Read More »World Cup 2023 Watch – Argentina – November 23 2019
The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the RWC. This edition marks the first looking towards RWC 2023 in France. The cycle has begun. It technically started during RWC 2019 with Argentina’s final pool match which was against the USA. The …
Read More »Players Gone From Jaguares For 2020
41 players have been named in Los Jaguares’ roster for 2020. The announcement included places for rookies but it also came with the confirmation of who will not be a part of the roster. To access Los Jaguares’ 2020 Super Rugby roster click here. Missing from the roster are former …
Read More »Quesada Names Jaguares Roster for 2020 Super Rugby
Gonzalo Quesada has named Los Jaguares’ roster for the 2020 Super Rugby campaign. He has done so ahead of the pre-season training regime. For 2020 Los Jaguares will retain their coaching staff from 2019. As such Gonzalo Quesada remains Head Coach with Juan de la Cruz Fernández Miranda, and Andrés …
Read More »Toulon sign Pumas winger Ramiro Moyano
Toulon have confirmed the signing of Pumas winger Ramiro Moyano. The speedster from Tucumán will arrive at the French Top 14 over the coming days to begin a contract which lasts until the completion of the 2019-2020 season. In signing for Toulon Moyano will not play Super Rugby for Los …
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