Los Jaguares were eliminated by the Lions in today’s fourth and final Super Rugby Quarter Final. The 40-23 defeat brings to an end the most successful season for the Argentine franchise which joined the competition in 2016. The Lions win saw the South Africans outscoring the Argentines by four tries …
Read More »Argentina knock out Canada, USA smash Wales
The top two Americas seeds at the Rugby World Cup Sevens advanced to the Quarter Finals after dominant performances in the Round of 16 on Friday. Argentina ended Canada’s hopes of reaching the final eight while the USA started their tournament in style with a big win over Wales. Canada …
Read More »Women’s Eagles into Semis, Canada fall short
The USA have defeated Russia in convincing fashion to book their place in the Semi Final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. Two tries from Naya Tapper led the way as the Women’s Eagles proved too powerful for their opponents. They will now face tournament favorites New …
Read More »Canada survive scare, Chile left heartbroken
Canada survived a nail-biting match against Papua New Guinea to advance to the men’s Round of 16 at the Rugby World Cup Sevens. After leading 24-7 thanks to a pair of tries from Justin Douglas Canada conceded two tries and needed a last minute score by Connor Braid to secure …
Read More »Rugby World Cup Sevens Rosters and Preview
The 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens will kick off at San Francisco’s AT&T Park in just a few hours with 40 teams from 28 nations participating across two divisions. It’s the seventh rendition of the tournament for the men, but only the fourth time the women have been involved. This …
Read More »Australia Lose Second Star Center for Rugby Championship
Australia have suffered another major blow, losing a second star-center for the Rugby Championship. The Fijian-born Tevita Kuridrani has been ruled out of rugby for three months, making the November Internationals his next possible test match opportunity. Kuridrani went down injured in the Brumbies Super Rugby victory over the Waratahs last …
Read More »Super Rugby Quarter Final Preview – Lions vs Jaguares
The historic first ever Super Rugby Quarter Finals appearance of Los Jaguares will take place on Saturday. The Argentine franchise face South Africa’s best, the Lions in Johannesburg. The match is the third in as many weeks in South Africa for Los Jaguares. Having played the Bulls and Sharks they …
Read More »Jaguares and Pumitas on Argentina XV Roster for Georgia
Jaguares and Pumitas are prominent on the Argentina XV roster for the upcoming tour to Georgia. The Argentina XV will play two matches in the Rugby Summer Cup, taking-on Top 14 club Racing 92 and the Georgia XV, the countries national ‘A’ side. Coached by RWC 1999, 2003 and 2007 …
Read More »Guillemaín Signs to Play for Viadana in Italy
Juan Cruz Guillemaín has signed to play for Viadana in Italy. The move sees the professional career of the Argentine second-rower changing. He moves to the historic Italian club after previously playing in both Super Rugby and the Top 14. The 25-year-old Guillemáin has signed for Viadana for the 2017-2018 …
Read More »Sam Warburton announces retirement
Sam Warburton has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The news comes as a major surprise to the rugby world. One of the leading figures in the sport, the two-time British & Irish Lions captain and Wales captain since 2011 steps away from the game at the age …
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