Argentina

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Hot news coming out of France is that Los Pumas Sevens star Axel Müller has signed for Toulon to play in the Top 14. The French rugby bible Midi Olympique has confirmed the upcoming transfer with the Olympics-bound flyer set to move to France following Rio 2016. From the Marista club …

Following this afternoon’s loss against Montpellier in Top 14 barrage, Castres backs Geoffrey Palis and Rémi Lamerat are to join the French squad to play two tests this month in Argentina. The fullback and inside center are to join the already confirmed 17 players and Toulouse players Yoann Maestri, Louis Picamoles, Sébastien …

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – June 12 2016 sees Bermuda gaining rankings points at the expense of the Bahamas. Argentina’s 30-24 win over Italy had no impact on the Americas Ranking of the home side. This is the case …

Los Pumas, got their year underway on Saturday afternoon. The first capped international of the year can be viewed in entirety below. Time will tell as to whether or not the Argentina vs Italy June 11 2016 – Full Match was the start of a memorable year or not for Los …

Argentina XV Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has confirmed his lineup for Monday’s second round fixture in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The Argentina XV will take-on their Italian equivalents, Emerging Italy  at the Stadionul Arc del Triumf in Bucharest, Romania at 10am. Contepomi’s team features numerous alterations from the side that …

Argentina’s preparations for the second of three June Internationals has taken a hit with Matías Alemanno having been ruled out with a sprained left ankle. The loss of the Córdoba forward is untimely as Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade is also without both Juan Cruz Guillemaín and Tomás Lavanini …

South American players Rodrigo Capó Ortega and Benjamin Urdapilleta are to start in Sunday’s Top 14 barrage match for Castres who play away to Montpellier. The Uruguayan veteran will lead the team from the second-row with former Puma, Urdapilleta playing fly half. The winner of Montpellier vs Castres will qualify …

Played in glorious winter sunshine at the Estadio Brigadier López in Santa Fe, Los Pumas did enough to open their year with a 30-24 win over Italy. A sloppy start from the opening kick saw Argentina turn over the ball in their own 22. What followed was 15 phases of Italian raids before …

Following on from defeating France during the week Los Pumitas made it two wins from two matches in the 2016 World Rugby Junior World Championship this afternoon, defeating South Africa 19-13 in Manchester, England. The Baby Boks started well, with fly half Curwin Bosch opening the scoring in the 5th …