Argentina

Argentina’s introduction into the Rugby Championship in 2012 has brought two annual matches against Australia. This has changed the shape of international competition between the countries for players and supporters alike. Since joining the competition, Argentina have touched down for memorable tries. Two of them are captured in the following …

In a move widely seen as inevitable, World Rugby has officially postponed the upcoming July test window. All international tours that were due to take place during that month have been cancelled. Though discussions are ongoing about the potential of playing some of those matches at a later date, there …

Agustín Pichot has stepped down from World Rugby. He does so having completed his term as Vice Chairman on Tuesday, May 12. The Argentine decided to do so following the recent election results which saw Bill Beaumont (UK) elected for a second term as Chairman. The former Pumas captain not …

Agustín Creevy has been listed by SANZAAR as the greatest performing Super Rugby hooker from the 2015-2020 period. The former Jaguares captain was named in a special team together with fourteen others who represent the greatest individual performances across all positions. The team contains seven New Zealand players, an indication …

The official website of the Top 14 has named Juan Martín Hernández in the Top 14 All-Time Dream Team. The former Argentine fly half, inside center and fullback was named at the back as the greatest fullback in the Top 14. Hernández played for Stade Français (2003-2009), Racing 92 (2010-2014) …

Segundo Tuculet is to continue his professional career in France. He has signed for Pro D2 side Valence Romans. In doing so, the 26-year-old will play in France for the second time in his career. The former Los Pumas 7’s player moved to Europe in 2017. He did so after …

The SaberCats ownership didn’t wait until the end of the 2019 season to make changes. Once they knew they needed to go in a different direction, they put Paul Emerick in charge of the team and the decision paid off with a nice winning streak to close out the campaign. …

Six countries are represented on the first ever South American Women’s Referee Panel. Sudamérica Rugby made the announcement of a panel of twelve officials. They are from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Brazil is the country with the most referees appointed with four. They are Cristina Futuro, Gabriela …

Argentine Tight Head prop Leandro Mario Assi has signed for Bourgoin. In doing so the Buenos Aires front-rower will be playing for a third French club. He previously played for Aix-en-Provence and Biarritz. Bourgoin play in the Fédérale 1, France’s third division. The club has a long history and previously …

Bill Beaumont has retained his position as Chairman of the World Rugby Council. The former England and Lions international has claimed an election win over outgoing Vice-Chair Agustin Pichot of Argentina by a final tally of 28-23. Managing the secret ballot process that ended on Thursday was PwC. Also confirmed …