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Two matches into the 2020 season and Los Jaguares are 1-1. The Argentine Super Rugby side lost at home to the Hurricanes, 26-23 this evening in Buenos Aires. The teams both scored two tries, but it was the visitors who were the winners as they crossed for a 78th minute …

Francisco Gorrissen has signed a central contract with the UAR. The 25-year-old flanker from Belgrano Athletic club in Buenos Aires is now officially a full-time Jaguar, a first in his career. Gonzalo Quesada started Gorrissen against the Sunwolves in 2019, doing so ahead of Pumas. In 2020 this has continued …

In round two of the 2020 Super Rugby season, Los Jaguares are to take-on the Hurricanes in Buenos Aires. The Argentine side head into the game in fine form, following a 38-8 win over the Lions in round one. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes were hammered 27-0 by the Stormers in Cape …

Matías Orlando is out for the season. Following a busy 2019, wherein Orlando was the starting outside center for Los Jaguares and Los Pumas, the workload came with a cost for the Tucumán mid-fielder. The 28-year-old has undergone reconstruction surgery on his right shoulder and will require four to five …

Domingo Miotti has been named as the Super Rugby Player of the Week. In the opening round of the 2020 Super Rugby season, Miotti scored 18 points for Los Jaguares in what was a 38-8 victory over the Lions in Buenos Aires. Miotti was not Gonzalo Quesada’s starting fly half. …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP USA Men’s Eagles Sevens Fiji were crowned champions in Sydney but it was a much-improved showing from the Eagles, who would …

A strong second half performance gave Los Jaguares a perfect start to the 2020 Super Rugby season. A number of players impressed including the three M’s: Miotti, Mallía and Moroni. The former directed play well, and was accurate in kicking from hand and at goal; Mallía broke the line, providing …

Los Jaguares started 2020 with a bonus point win over the Lions. The 38-8 victory included a double to Matías Moroni and additional tries to Domingo Miotti, Javier Ortega Desio, and Agustín Creevy. After a competitive opening half, Los Jaguares dominated the second half to complete a comfortable victory. The …

Two North American internationals went head-to-head in the first match of the 2020 Super Rugby season earlier today. Tony Lamborn’s Blues were at home in Auckland but it was the visiting Chiefs, featuring Tyler Ardron, who took the spoils in an exciting derby between the two North Island sides. Lamborn …

It is still January, yet the Super Rugby season is here. In the opening round of the season Los Jaguares take on the Lions at Velez Sarsfield. In 2019 the teams finished second and ninth respectively. Gonzalo Quesada has made an immediate change with Mayco Vivas, and Julián Montoya preferred to …