Argentina

Teams Named for Jaguares vs Bulls

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. …

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Team of the Week

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 …

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Alemanno Ruled out of Facing Bulls

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 …

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Cubelli on bench for Brumbies

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 …

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Pools drawn for Olympic 7s

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 …

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Woodward Names Three Pumas in World XV

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 …

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Joaquín Díaz Bonilla Joins Jaguares Training

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 …

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Manuel Plaza signs for Perpignan

Promising Argentine second row Manuel Plaza will join Perpignan for the coming season. The 20-year-old has signed an academy deal with the French Pro D2 side, the second Americas lock forward to do so in recent weeks following Canadian counterpart Paul Ciulini. Plaza, who stands 1.98m (6’6″) and hails from …

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Spain sending two teams to Rio

Spain will send two rugby teams to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after their women’s side replicated the success of their men’s team in Monaco with a terrific victory in Dublin on Sunday. Entering the tournament as one of the top contenders, there was little doubt who …

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