Stade Français claimed a famous victory at Murrayfield on Friday as they lifted the European Challenge Cup after a remarkable 25-17 performance against Gloucester. It was an act of defiance for a team that did not look anything near a Cup-winning side early in the season, suffering a heavy defeat …
Read More »Americas set to influence Champions Cup final
Americas exports are set to play a major role in the 2017 Champions Cup final on Saturday. Internationals from 11 different countries will take part in the biggest domestic match in the Northern Hemisphere, rivaled only by the Super Rugby final on a global scale. Saracens will be looking to …
Read More »Match Preview – Jaguares vs Western Force
Coming off a late win over the Sunwolves, Los Jaguares are seeking back-to-back wins in Super Rugby. The Argentine franchise will be up against the unknown as the team faces the Western Force for the first time. Jaguares Head Coach Raúl Pérez has made seven changes from the side that …
Read More »Argentina’s Past RWC Matches vs 2019 Rivals
Now that Wednesday morning’s news has had time to sink in it is time to start the long wait for the tournament. In Japan 2019 Argentina will play in the Pool of Death. In the toughest pool in history the South Americans are grouped with England, France and two remaining …
Read More »Team of the Week
The World Cup festivities and a heap of signing news threw us off bay a day, but we’re finally here with our pack from the best of last weekend. It was a good week for the Jaguares who had an exciting match against the Sunwolves, while a few players scattered …
Read More »Americas Weekend Guide: Challenge Cup Final
The first of two European club finals this weekend will take place on Friday. In the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, Gloucester and Stade Français are to lock horns. The Aviva Premiership vs Top 14 match-up is to be a curtain-raiser for Saturday’s Champions Cup Final at the same venue between …
Read More »Kremer to Play in Second Junior World Championship
Jaguares Super Rugby player, Marcos Kremer will play in a second Junior World Championship. The 19-year-old second-rower has today been added to the Argentina u20’s roster to play in Tbilisi, Georgia. Kremer will play under the coaching staff of Gastón Conde, Agustín Ezcurra and Maximiliano Bustos. Included are experienced players including Franco Molina, …
Read More »Up and Under – RWC 2019 Special Edition
The pools are in. Rugby World Cup 2019 will be as exciting as any before. The spread of teams across the pools is relatively even, albeit there are winners as there are losers. In this special edition of Up and Under we put them under the microscope. UP Pool C It’s official, …
Read More »World Rugby announces changes to Eligibility regulations
The votes are in, and the changes promised and spearheaded by World Rugby Vice-Chairman Agustín Pichot have been made. In fact the changes to Regulation 8 regarding international regulations have gone beyond what was hoped. The changes not only affect residency but also the ‘capturing’ of u20 and sevens players. …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2019 Draw Revealed
The draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan has been made, and the Americas will not sleep easy after the results. Argentina have seen their fears realised as they have been drawn in the dreaded ‘Pool of Death’, in this case Pool C, along with Tier 1 nations …
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