Argentina

Following a season in France Lucas Martínez has returned home to Lomas Athletic Club in Buenos Aires. The uncapped 26 year old joined Castres as a medical joker for the early part of the 2015-2016 season. His performances saw him earning a contract for the duration of the season. Tilting …

Agustín Pichot has officially started his mandate as World Rugby Vice-Chairman today. The former Pumas captain was unanimously elected into the role in May. Pinchot will now be second in command to Bill Beaumont who is leaving behind the RFU to be World Rugby Chairman. Together Beaumont and Pichot are committed to enhancing the …

Puma Tomás Cubelli scored a second half try for the Brumbies in their Super Rugby victory this morning. Playing at home against the Reds the Canberra based franchise enjoyed a 43-24 triumph to retain top spot in the Australian conference. Cubelli’s try came from the base of a ruck. He …

Los Pumas will swap jerseys on Saturday and run out as Los Jaguares as Super Rugby returns following its hiatus for the June internationals. Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires will host the Bulls for a 6:40pm kickoff. This will be another first as the two sides have never met before. …

We’re a little behind this week, but we haven’t forgotten! To be fair this proved a difficult week, more for lack of quality options than for an abundance. The Pumas had a shocker against France, Canada were only average against Italy, and even the Eagles didn’t look particularly sharp despite …

Los Jaguares preparation for Saturday’s home match has taken a hit. Second-rower Matías Alemanno will play no part in the match, having been ruled out through injury. The Córdoba lock also missed both home internationals against France after having been injured playing against Italy in Santa Fé. The Buenos Aires …

Puma Tomás Cubelli will play from there bench for the Brumbies this weekend. Having returned to Australia from Argentina the scrum half is being given time to be fully recovered before starting for the Canberra franchise. An additional change to the Brumbies sees Ben Hyne starting at number 8 in …

Americas teams will be in direct competition with each other during the pool stages of both the men’s and women’s draws for the inaugural Olympic 7s. Argentina, USA, and hosts Brazil have all landed together in Pool A of the men’s bracket, while on the women’s side Canada and Brazil are …

Rugby World Cup 2003 winning Head Coach, Sir Clive Woodward has selected his current World XV. The Englishman has selected his side following the completion of the June Internationals. Included are players from seven countries with New Zealand contributing five. Argentina comes in second with three players while Australia and England …

Joaquín Díaz Bonilla has joined Jaguares training ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Bulls. The Buenos Aires based franchise will play host to the South Africans at Velez Sarsfield on Saturday evening. With both Juan Martín Hernández and Santiago González Iglesias out of action thorugh injury an opportunity …