In the penultimate round of Super Rugby season for Los Jaguares the Argentine franchise face the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. A win will see the Pablo Matera captained side making history by qualifying for the play-off’s for the first time. The Bulls are coached by former USA Eagles Head …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was back to domestic rugby this week and really only two competitions got our attention – Major League Rugby and Super Rugby. Los Jaguares won their 7th straight match while state-side saw two entertaining and decisive Semi Finals. 1 – Olive Kilifi (Seattle Seawolves) Ten weeks later and wouldn’t …
Read More »Jaguares Take 28 Players to South Africa
Jaguares are taking 28 players to South Africa. The Mario Ledesma coached Super Rugby franchise has confirmed the roster for the final two matches of the regular season. One win from the two matches will confirm Los Jaguares in the play-off’s, a first in franchise history. Should they win against …
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 Canada Despite losing all three of the June tests at home Canada is suddenly well placed to qualify for the 2019 …
Read More »Match Highlights – Jaguares vs Stormers
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 …
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