Los Jaguares continued in their winning ways on Saturday afternoon, downing the Stormers 25-14 in Buenos Aires. The victory was the 7th consecutive win from the Argentine franchise. In defeating the Stormers Los Jaguares move to be three points behind the Africa conference leaders, the Lions. Should the Argentine side …
Read More »Historic win over Stormers sees Jaguares closing in on Play-off’s
An historic 25-14 win over the Stormers today sees Los Jaguares closing in on the play-off’s. In their third season of Super Rugby the Argentine franchise is now one win away from securing a place in the final eight. Against the Stormers in Buenos Aires, Los Jaguares played their final …
Read More »Super Rugby Preview – Jaguares vs Stormers
With the June Internationals having been completed it is an immediate return to Super Rugby. This Saturday in Buenos Aires sees Los Jaguares hosting the Stormers in a match they are expected to win as they push towards the play-off’s. On current standings Los Jaguares are second in the African …
Read More »Ardron Starts Against Highlanders in Fiji
Tyler Ardron is to start for the Chiefs against the Highlanders in Fiji on Saturday. The New Zealand teams will play their Super Rugby fixture at ANZ Stadium in Suva. With 8 Super Rugby appearances to his name thus far Ardron’s debut season has been a tremendous success. The Canadian has …
Read More »New Blood From the Hourcade Regime
From October 2013 to June 2018 Los Pumas were coached by Daniel Hourcade. During the Hourcade regime a total of 22 players earned their first caps for Argentina. These players were the new blood from the Hourcade regime. Hourcade’s first match in charge was against England in London in November 2013. …
Read More »Hourcade Had Been Set to Use Four Europeans in June Internationals
Daniel Hourcade had been set to use four Europeans in June Internationals. In his final day as Los Pumas Head Coach, Hourcade confirmed in an interview with Jorge Búsico that decisions had been made and players green lighted and spoken to about playing for their country. The ending of the …
Read More »The Misunderstood Pumas Struggles Post RWC 2015
Argentina’s struggles post RWC 2015 led to the downfall of Daniel Hourcade. The inability to win matches is well documented but what remains less commonly spoken about is the invisible leap from seasoned players to the test arena. Invisible Leap The invisible leap refers simply to a player learning his craft …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA The USA Eagles did themselves proud in defeating Scotland 30-29 on Saturday. It was as historic moment as never before …
Read More »Daniel Hourcade Quits as Argentina Head Coach
Daniel Hourcade has quit as Argentina Head Coach. In the post match conference following today’s 30-12 defeat against Wales El Huevo confirmed his resignation. Argentina fell to a 2-0 home series defeat against Wales. It follows a 2-0 home defeat a year ago against England and losses across the board …
Read More »Jaguares Super Rugby 2019 Season Confirmed
Los Jaguares’ Super Rugby 2019 season has been confirmed. With it being a RWC year the season is different due to their being no break for the June Internationals. Changes from 2016-2018 see Los Jaguares finally beginning their campaign at home. Los Jaguares will open the 2019 Super Rugby season …
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