Los Pumas 7’s have called in the Cavalry for London and Paris. The two upcoming legs are the final ones of the 2017-2018 season. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora has confirmed 13 players to the June 2-3 and 9-10 competitions. The changes come following a disappointing campaign at the Singapore …
Read More »Chicago Lands Special November Triple Header
Chicago has landed a special November Triple Header. The iconic home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field will play host to three international matches on November 03, two of which involve both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles. The USA Women’s Eagles will play in the opening fixture, taking on New …
Read More »Figallo Extends Stay at Saracens
Juan Figallo has extended his stay at Saracens. The Argentine tighthead has agreed to terms to remain at the English Premiership club until 2021. Now aged 30, Figallo has been playing for Saracens since 2014. He joined the London-based club from Montpellier, whom he played for from 2009-2014. Since joining …
Read More »Jaguares Suffer Moyano Blow
Los Jaguares have suffered a blow with Ramiro Moyano sidelined. The Tucumán winger will miss Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Bulls in Buenos Aires. Set to turn 28 later this month, Moyano is yet to fully recover from his head injury sustained playing against the Brumbies in Canberra. The …
Read More »Romania To Appeal RWC 2019 Decision
Romania is to officially appeal the RWC 2019 decision handed down to them today by World Rugby. The global governing body of rugby disqualified Romania, Belgium and Spain for all feeling ineligible players in qualifying matches. The severe punishments override the prior confirmation that Belgium vs Spain should be replayed. …
Read More »Romania, Spain, and Belgium out of 2019 World Cup
World Rugby have handed out severe punishments to Romania, Spain, and Belgium as a result of the player ineligibility scandal that has rocked the Rugby Europe World Cup qualification process. All three have been handed 5-point penalties for each qualifying game in which an ineligible player was used during the …
Read More »From Reckless to Calculated, From Pérez to Ledesma
A unfamiliar feeling surrounds Los Jaguares at present. On current positioning the Argentine side is in the Super Rugby play-off’s. At the heart of the success is a team that has gone from being reckless to being calculated, from Raúl Pérez to Mario Ledesma. Back to Basics Los Jaguares’ Super Rugby …
Read More »Charity Williams named to Langford Dream Team
Charity Williams has been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the Langford Sevens. The Canadian speedster scored five tries during the tournament including the game winner against Ireland in the pool stages to secure Canada’s spot in the Cup Quarter Finals. Joining her in the backs are Montserrat …
Read More »Argentine Prop Signs New Two-Year Deal for Pro 14 Club
Argentine prop Eduardo Bello has signed a new two-year deal for Pro 14 club Zebre. The former Argentina XV tighthead extends his stay in Italy after impressing in his debut season. The 22-year-old Bello joined Zebre this season from Argentina. The move marked the first professional opportunity for the Atlético del …
Read More »Montero, Moroni to Face Uruguay XV
The Argentina XV will resume training in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Following their shocking defeat to Brazil this past weekend a much changed roster has been named to take on the Uruguay XV. Among those called-up are Pumas Manuel Montero and Matías Moroni. Serious injuries to Manuel Montero have prevented …
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