Los Jaguares have been dealt a blow after captain Jerónimo de la Fuente has been ruled out until round 7. The shoulder injury sustained in Saturday’s win over the Bulls sees the captain confirmed out of this coming weekend’s home match against the Blues and also of the following tour …
Read More »Olmstead returns to Newcastle Falcons
Evan Olmstead‘s New Zealand adventure is over – for now. The Canadian international has departed the North Island and returned to England where he has rejoined the Newcastle Falcons for the rest of the English Premiership season. After starring for Auckland in the Mitre 10 Cup and earning man-of-the-match honors …
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 A 56-0 triumph over Chile on Friday opened round three of the ARC. Kyle Baillie’s second minute try set the …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Jaguares vs Bulls
Having come up short in round one against the Lions Los Jaguares rectified their early season form with a bonus point victory over the Bulls on Saturday. It takes Los Jaguares to a 1-1 record in the 2019 season. The match marked the debut of Tomás Cubelli in the side. …
Read More »Jaguares claim maximum points by defeating Bulls
Los Jaguares claimed the maximum competition points in defeating the Bulls this evening in Buenos Aires. The 27-12 victory was by three tries to zero but it was the Jaguares defensive effort rather than try scoring which brought home the victory. With three quarters of the match played the Bulls …
Read More »Bertranou in doubt for World Cup
Argentina’s first choice scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou is in doubt for the World Cup. The 25-year-old has undergone surgery on his shoulder following the opening match of Los Jaguares’ 2019 Super Rugby campaign. Argentine Team Medic Guillermo Botto has confirmed that Bertranou suffered a traumatic dislocation and will play no further part …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview – Jaguares vs Bulls
In round two of the Super Rugby season Los Jaguares have home advantage against the Bulls on Saturday. With two massive packs it looms as being a treat for the purists. Gonzalo Quesada has made two changes. The first comes in the pack with Marcos Kremer replacing Rodrigo Bruni. They …
Read More »Ardron starting for Chiefs against Brumbies
Canadian international Tyler Ardron will reprise his role as starting eightman for the Chiefs when they play the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. Despite his team’s narrow defeat, Ardron enjoyed a strong start to the Super Rugby season with a try-scoring performance against the Highlanders last week. This week’s Chiefs …
Read More »Creevy turns down Top 14 to remain at Jaguares
Starting Argentine hooker and former captain Agustín Creevy has turned down offers from France to remain at Jaguares post RWC 2019. His new contract with the UAR will see him remaining at home until the end of 2021. Having recently become a father, Creevy has decided to continue his professional …
Read More »Anselmi to referee Highlanders vs Reds
Argentine referee Federico Anselmi is to officiate Friday’s Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and Queensland Reds. Taking place in Dunedin, New Zealand the fixture is to be a Trans-Tasman match-up between two original franchise in Super Rugby. For the Highlanders vs Reds Anselmi will have the honors of officiating …
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