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Argentina is set to establish a clear ruling on European-based players for Los Pumas. A forthcoming announcement is due to be made on April 27. In an interview with Alejo Miranda of La Nación new UAR President Marcelo Rodriguez confirmed that there are ongoing discussions to determine which approach to take in …

The Melbourne Rebels hosted Los Jaguares in a seventh round Super Rugby fixture earlier today. For the visitors it was their second appearance in the Australian city, the prior one having been in the final round of 2017. As was the case in 2017 the South American team went to …

Los Jaguares recorded their third win of the season, downing the Rebels in Melbourne 25-22 this morning. The victory showed tremendous character with the Argentine side coming back from a 19-6 deficit to defeat Australia’s leading team in 2018. The early indications were not good for Los Jaguares. The Melbourne …

On Wednesday the Ontario Arrows made waves with the announcement that they have formed a partnership with one of Super Rugby’s most iconic franchises – the Hurricanes. Based in Wellington on the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, on the face of it the two franchises couldn’t be further …

Following a bye round Los Jaguares return to action in Super Rugby on Saturday. They are to play their first of four tour matches in Oceania, taking on the Melbourne Rebels. Los Jaguares were to depart Argentina on Sunday. Fog problems meant they were delayed and would even end up …

It’s an eclectic selection this week with players from eight different competitions named covering three different continents. For Canadian fans it was a particularly good week as the Ontario Arrows notched their first ever victory in an arm-wrestle with the Utah Warriors while several exiles are putting up their hand …

A 26-man Argentina XV roster has been named for upcoming international activities. The squad is boosted by the presence of Tomás Cubelli, a player sidelined through injury since September. The Argentina XV will train together in Buenos Aires in a three day camp next week. The training is to prepare …

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 Robert Paylor The sophomore lock for the UCal Golden Bears suffered a catastrophic neck injury while playing in the Collegiate Nationanal …

Los Jaguares fell to a 40-14 defeat against the Crusaders on Saturday. For the home side it was the final home match prior to playing four consecutive matches on the road in Oceania. The Crusaders won by scoring six tries to two. Wingers George Bridge and Manasa Mataele each bagged doubles …

Four players have been added for Los Jaguares’ upcoming tour to Oceania. Head Coach Mario Ledesma has named a 27-man roster for the four-match tour. The demanding schedule will see matches against the Melbourne Rebels, Brumbies, Blues and Chiefs over consecutive weekends. Ledesma has named the same 23 players that …