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Mario Ledesma is officially now the new Head Coach of Los Jaguares. The legendary Argentine hooker takes over from Raúl Pérez who was in charge for the 2016 and 2017 season. He does so in a two-year-deal. The 44-year-old Ledesma takes on the role after a highly successful period coaching …

Round 7 of the Top 14 will be played this weekend. France’s premier division will see five matches played on Saturday and two on Sunday. Taking to the field will be a number of players from the Americas. First up will be Stade Français at home to Montpellier in Paris. …

Argentina will pick players from Europe for the Rugby World Cup. Confirmation has come through from UAR President Carlos Araujo. In an interview with Después del Try Araujo said that they will be free to be selected. Selection Policy Since Rugby World Cup 2015 players based outside of Los Jaguares …

This week we had a fine game in Colonia to provide some options as Uruguay very nearly got the best of the Argentina XV in the Sudamérica Rugby Cup final. The senior Pumas were no match for New Zealand and contribute only two players, while a handful of others come …

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 Uruguay Los Teros lot but were extremely close, falling in the final play of the game against the Argentina XV. This would …

Benjamín Urdapilleta stated for Castres today. The Tarns completed a 29-23 home win over 2017 champions Clermont. The former Puma was at the forefront of Castres’ win, scoring 19 points. Back to his best, Urdapilleta stood up today. The 31-year-old was calm and collected, winning the match for his club. …

Rosario flier Juan Imhoff scored in Racing 92’s home defeat against Lyon on Saturday. Playing out of position at fullback, the 35-time capped Puma scored a 58th minute try. The score came with Lyon holding a 10 point lead. It was not sufficient for Racing 92 to stop the visitors …

Round 6 of the Top 14 takes place this weekend. The French championship has been unpredictable so far this season and more surprises may well transpire in on Saturday and Sunday. Seven Americas players have been named thus far with as many as a dozen set to take part across …

The slow start to the season continued with several European-based professionals from the Americas performing well below their best this week, and others not even seeing the field. Newcastle were very much an exception, however, with their near-historic road win over Bath followed up with a crushing victory by their …

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 Chile Chile is to play in a Historic Four match tour in November. Los Cóndores’ incorporation into international activity sees the …