On Sunday the Argentina XV play host to the Uruguay XV. Their match-up will bring to a close the inaugural Sudamericano 6 Naciones A. The placement of the fixture was expected to mean a title determining match. But with both losing last weekend against Brazil and Chile respectively this is …
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Tyler Ardron scored today in a losing effort. The Chiefs fell 28-24 against the Sharks in Durban in a back-and-forth contest. The loss was the fourth of the 2018 season for the New Zealand franchise. The South Africans face Los Jaguares next weekend in Buenos Aires. Both the Chiefs and …
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The 2018 Super Rugby season continues this weekend. In Buenos Aires Los Jaguares will be looking for a strong turnout for their home fixture against the Bulls. Following a Bye last weekend a fresh Los Jaguares side are looking to win their fifth straight match. Their last match saw Mario …
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Having started at no 8 last week Tyler Ardron moves back to lock to face the Sharks. The Chiefs successfully defeated the Stormers last weekend in their first match in South Africa. Their tour continues on Saturday in Durban. Chiefs Had Coach Colin Cooper has made seven changes to the …
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Nicolás Sánchez is to leave Los Jaguares to play in France. The rumor has not been a secret and now the move is official, confirmed by Stade Français. The 62-time capped Pumas fly half will follow in the footsteps of Diego Dominguez, Gonzalo Quesada, Juan Martín Hernández and Felipe Contepomi. …
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Los Jaguares have suffered a blow with Ramiro Moyano sidelined. The Tucumán winger will miss Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Bulls in Buenos Aires. Set to turn 28 later this month, Moyano is yet to fully recover from his head injury sustained playing against the Brumbies in Canberra. The …
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A unfamiliar feeling surrounds Los Jaguares at present. On current positioning the Argentine side is in the Super Rugby play-off’s. At the heart of the success is a team that has gone from being reckless to being calculated, from Raúl Pérez to Mario Ledesma. Back to Basics Los Jaguares’ Super Rugby …
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The Argentina XV will resume training in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Following their shocking defeat to Brazil this past weekend a much changed roster has been named to take on the Uruguay XV. Among those called-up are Pumas Manuel Montero and Matías Moroni. Serious injuries to Manuel Montero have prevented …
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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. Due to the volume of rugby played this past week this week’s Up and Under is a Special Edition. UP Brazil Miracles …
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The Sudamericano 6 Naciones A continues on Saturday. Winners from the opening round clash in Buenos Aires with the Argentina XV hosting Brazil. Argentina XV Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has made nine changes to his starting line-up. Of those who started against Paraguay in Asunción two forwards and four backs will …
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