There are to be a number of Americas players in the Champions Cup rescheduled fixtures which will be played this coming weekend. The terrorist attacks in Paris during the opening round of this season’s European Champions Cup had seen all games in France called-off. Kicking-off action on Friday will be a …
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Imagine an Argentina Buenos Aires vs Interior All Star Fantasy Game. Who would take the field in a best of the best fixture between players from both URBA clubs vs players from clubs from throughout the country? All-Star Boundaries Such a match would, in effect, be like a trial for …
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A host of Americas players are back in action this week as the Pro D2 resumes following a two week holiday hiatus. It’s a welcome boost on a jumbled weekend that sees round 13 of the Top 14 re-scheduled for March, a re-shuffle required to play a handful of Champions …
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A new logo for the revised Americas Rugby Championship has been unveiled. The image features streaks of green, light blue, and red in the form of a rugby ball. The colours closely match those found on the jerseys of the participant countries – Brazil’s green, the light blue of Argentina …
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Jaguares membership is proving to be in hot demand as the premier category, or ‘founder’, has sold out. The asking price of AR$5,500 or roughly US$400 has proven to be more than reasonable as no tickets remain, as confirmed on Los Jaguares’ official website. Among other benefits included in the …
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Who are to be the additional 15 Argentine Super Rugby players? It is a question of great interest to many and one which Americas Rugby News has indeed been asked. Argentine authorities have made it clear that the current roster of 30 players will increase to 45 but not all …
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A different sort of award, but one that should be held in the highest esteem among others, is our Spirit of Rugby Award. The culture of rugby is one of family, inclusivity, and commitment. It takes a brave soul to run onto the field and front up against 15 other …
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Preparations for the Super Rugby season got underway on Monday in Buenos Aires with the 30-man roster being complemented by five hopefuls who trained with Los Jaguares. The Raúl Pérez coached franchise saw Felipe Arregui, Cristian Bartolon, Gonzalo Bertranou, Facundo Bosch and Felipe Ezcurra training with those contracted. Their inclusion follows recent player movement with …
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Juan Pablo Orlandi has joined Pau, completing a return to the Top 14. A variety of French sources had reported that the 20-time capped 32 year old will be joining Pau as a medical joker and it is now official. Currently in 12th place in the Top 14 Section Paloise (Pau) require an immediate …
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Paraguay is to play in the Campeonato Argentino, it was confirmed on Monday by the Union de Rugby del Paraguay (Paraguayan Rugby Union – URP). The Paraguayan national men’s team, Los Yakarés will play in Argentina’s national provincial championship, the Campeonato Argentino. The players of tomorrow will likewise compete, doing so in the junior …
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