Argentina

Scrappy win for Argentina over dogged Romania

After a 29-year-wait, Argentina returned to play Romania in Bucharest. The test match was a welcome fresh fixture to offer something unusual to the familiar international fixtures. While the match was not Argentina’s finest, Julián Montoya made a successful debut as captain of Los Pumas. Argentina were 24-17 winners. Romania …

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South Africa overcome Argentina to win u20 Series

South Africa overcame Argentina to win the International Series u20s. The Junior Springboks were 27-9 winners over Los Pumitas in the tournament final. It was the second game between the sides. South Africa were 33-26 winners in the prior fixture. The final saw the home side finishing as comprehensive winners. …

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Argentina Sevens roster for Tokyo Olympics

Argentina’s Rugby Sevens roster has been finalized ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Head Coach Santiago Gómez Cora will have a twelve-man playing roster for the tournament. The roster will also contain two traveling reserves. Los Pumas 7´s will compete in pool play against Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. …

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Americas in Europe: 2021 All-Stars

The Americas was well represented in European professional leagues in the 2020-2021 season. Players from the Americas’ four RWC competitors were all involved and there were others from a number of additional countries. Who though, were the best performers? This article identifies the leading Americas players across all positions. The …

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Wegrzyn out, Pumas call up Muzzio and Martínez

Los Pumas have been forced to call for front row reinforcements following a calf injury to prop Federico Wegrzyn in training. Loosehead specialists Carlos Muzzio and Rodrigo Martínez will join the group. Both are uncapped at senior level. Martínez had been named in the Argentina XV squad to prepare for …

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