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 …
Read More »Jaguares start 2020 with bonus point win over Lions
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 …
Read More »Lamborn scores first try of Super Rugby season
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 …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview: Jaguares vs Lions
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 …
Read More »Juan Pablo Zeiss to Los Ceibos
Los Jaguares have released Juan Pablo Zeiss to Los Ceibos. The 30-year-old loose head began training today with the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) side under the watch of Head Coach, Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. A natural loose head prop, Zeiss faces a challenge to gaining time on the park …
Read More »Ardron and Lamborn set to clash in Super Rugby opener
Two North American internationals will go head-to-head in the 2020 Super Rugby season opener at Eden Park on Friday. Canada captain Tyler Ardron run out for the visiting Chiefs while USA flanker Tony Lamborn is set to make his Blues debut on the No7 shirt. Ardron has been a regular …
Read More »Los Ceibos Draft in Two Players from Jaguares
Los Ceibos have drafted in two players from Los Jaguares. Rookie N8, Santiago Montagner and rookie outside center, Juan Pablo Castro are now training with Los Ceibos under Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. Under the agreement between the UAR and Los Ceibos players are able to be drafted in a manner matching …
Read More »Up and Under
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 Canada Sevens It’s been a while since Canada’s men have been in the ‘Up’ column but it is thoroughly deserved this …
Read More »Match Highlights: Jaguares vs Georgia XV 2
Los Jaguares and the Georgia XV faced-off on Friday in what was the second of two friendly tour matches. The Argentine side used the series as preparation for the Super Rugby season while the Eastern Europeans fielded a developmental side. To access the complete match report click here. The following …
Read More »Matías Alemanno Ruled Out of First Round of Super Rugby
Los Jaguares Head Coach, Gonzalo Quesada faces some big calls for the season’s opening match against the Lions. He is already without regular captain, Jerónimo de la Fuente, a situation which saw the captaincy go to Tomás Cubelli or Julián Montoya against the Georgia XV. Options to cover the inside …
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