Argentina

Argentina’s World Rugby Council Member Agustín Pichot has been elected by the World Rugby Council in accordance with the Bye-Laws, replacing Ireland’s Peter Boyle, who stepped down following elections within his union. President of Rugby Americas, former captain of Argentina’s 15s and sevens teams and bronze final winner at Rugby …

Following the Rugby World Cup Semi Finals results a headline in the New Zealand Herald declared that the tournament was to have the Dream Final, that being New Zealand vs Australia. Putting ability aside I found myself taken by just how little of a dream it is to have two previous …

Former Puma Tomás Vallejos Cinalli has had a colored professional career. Having previously played for Parma and Treviso (Italy), Harlequins (England), Scarlets (Wales), Coca Cola West Sparks (Japan) and most recently Stade Français (France) the Rosario second-rower has now joined Pays d’Aix and will play in the Pro d2. The …

Argentine international outside back Lucas González Amorosino confirmed with ESPN Scrum in a live transmission that he will play for Irish province Munster on a short-term deal as a medical joker. He joins the Guinness Pro 12 side from rivals the Cardiff Blues whom he played for last season. Aged …

The Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Daniel Hourcade A World Cup Semi Final loss left the Argentine coach in tears. He, however, had no reason to feel …

Having all exited Twickenham early Agustín Creevy, Juan Imhoff and Juan Martín Hernández are set to be officially confirmed as missing the Bronze Final against South Africa on Friday. Despite there yet to be an official word from UAR Doctor Guillermo Botta Americas Rugby News has learned than all are to …

Australia will play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup Final next Saturday after defeating Argentina by four tries to zero in London today. All is not over for the South Americans who now have four days to prepare for the Bronze Final against South Africa on Friday. Coronados de gloria …

Before and after facing France at the Stade de France in Paris in November 2014 Los Pumas demonstrated teamwork and passion. With a captain leading by example to motivate his players before the match the South Americans completed their goal and celebrated in a humble manner post match in a …

Argentine Sporting Publication Olé has reported that 25,000 fanatical Argentine spectators are to attend this afternoon’s Rugby World Cup Semi Final. Among those in attendance will be the most famous sportsperson produced by Argentina in history, Diego Maradona. The former World Cup winning soccer player also attended Argentina’s pool match …

The reigning World Cup champions, New Zealand await the winner of Argentina vs Australia. Having held on to defeat South Africa 20-18 this afternoon in London the All Blacks are into a second consecutive Rugby World Cup final for the first time in history. Standing in the way of New Zealand …