Argentina

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Santiago Socino is to make his test debut against Australia. Although the official match line-up will not be named until Thursday it is already known that Socino will be either the starting or replacement hooker for Los Pumas against the Wallabies. Socino is the one change to roster from that …

In round one of the Rugby Championship the world no1 New Zealand were four point winners over Los Pumas in Buenos Aires. The match went down to the wire with the home side being within try-scoring range throughout the final minutes. Ultimately the All Blacks outscored Los Pumas by 20-16, …

Argentina are to travel to Australia without their starting hooker. Former captain Agustín Creevy has been ruled out for next weekend’s away match against Australia with a shoulder injury. Creevy was replaced in the 48th minute by Julián Montoya. Upon been pulled from the field it was evident that he …

South Africa completed a bonus point victory over Australia to open the 2019 Rugby Championship. While the scale win was of note what was even more significant was that Head Coach Rassie Erasmus fielded an under-strength side, allowing them to be even better next weekend against New Zealand. One name …

New Zealand opened their Rugby Championship defense by beating Argentina in a tight encounter in Buenos Aires. In the first hit-out for both countries in this RWC year the All Blacks came out on top 20-16, doing so despite being kept scoreless in the second half. The match would ultimately …

Los Jaguares XV pulverized the Border Bulldogs, winning 78-12 in East London earlier today. The bonus s point win sees the Argentine side with maximum points after three rounds and sitting comfortably at the top of the Currie Cup First Division Standings. Despite winning by such a substantial margin Los …

Argentina is ready for the 2019 Pan American Games. Taking place in Lima, Peru Argentina will compete for Gold in both the Men’s and Women’s sections of the competition which brings together competitors from throughout the Americas. Rosters of twelve men, and women have been named, both of which are …

Nigel Owens will take charge of the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2019 when Japan plays Russia in Tokyo. The 48-year-old Welshman refereed the 2015 World Cup Final between New Zealand and Australia. This will be his fourth World Cup tournament, following which Owens has stated he will retire …

Los Jaguares XV are looking to remain unbeaten in the Currie Cup First Division. In their third round match they are up against the Border Bulldogs in East London. In round one the Ignacio Fernández Lobbe coaches Jaguares XV were 50-43 winners over the Griffons; while in round two they …