Argentina

Team of the Week

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Not the greatest starting weekend for the Americas teams, it has to be said, though Argentina did close it out with a full-blooded performance against the All Blacks. Suitably the Pumas are rewarded in this week’s selection, with very few exceptions. 1 – Marcos Ayerza (ARG) Smashed Owen Franks at …

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Up and Under

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 Japan A spectacular, brilliant, unforgettable win against all odds by the world’s leading Asian nation over the best from Africa was …

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Los Pumas Evaluate the Injured

Four members of Daniel Hourcade’s 31-man roster are undergoing evaluations to determine their availability for Los Pumas’ second Rugby World Cup fixture. The South Americans will take-on Georgia in Gloucester on Friday. Confirmed out of the match is back-rower Leonardo Senatore. The 31 year old was replaced by specialist hooker …

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Argentina Scare All Blacks at Wembley

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A world record crowd was witness to a superb game of rugby this afternoon in which the number one ranked side from the Americas, Argentina, started their Rugby World Cup campaign this afternoon with a strong performance against the 2011 world champions, New Zealand. The 26-16 final score saw the …

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Pumas Legend says Argentina can win World Cup

Arguably Argentina’s greatest rugby player of all time, Hugo Porta thinks that Los Pumas are in condition to make history at the World Cup in England. The player who forever changed Argentine rugby for the better believes that Daniel Hourcade’s team has what it takes to win the tournament. In an interview …

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Pre-World Cup Americas XV

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Each week during the World Cup, the editors will select an Americas XV from the best of the four teams in action. Once it’s all said and done, we’ll then choose an a select XV from the tournament as a whole. Below is who we think might make up that …

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Top All Blacks Side Named to face Argentina

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In naming his team to face Los Pumas New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hanson is taking absolutely nothing for granted as the strongest All Blacks team in a very long time will run-out at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. The reigning world champions will meet Rugby Championship rivals, Argentina at the …

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RWC Forecast Round 1

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It’s time for predictions! Americas Rugby News is stepping it up for the World Cup, inviting other writers from around the Americas to test their mettle against the ARN editors. Before we get into the goods, here’s who we have this week, joining regulars Paul, Bryan, and Ted: Christian Gómez …

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Attacking Argentina named to face All Blacks

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A blend of experience and youth will look to topple the All Blacks this Sunday as Argentina opens up its Rugby World Cup campaign with an attacking side to take on the reigning world champions at London’s Wembley Stadium. Rather than looking to strategically put the defensive pieces in place …

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RWC 2015 Preview – Pool C

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The pool with the least amount of intrigue, New Zealand are virtual locks to come out on top, with Argentina highly probable to finish second. Notably it’s the opening round that seems most interesting, with the All Blacks up against the Pumas and Georgia facing close competitors Tonga in what …

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