The lengthy absence of Manuel Carizza from Los Pumas is about to end. The veteran second-rower of Rugby World Cup 2011 was left out of Argentina’s squad for the 2014 Rugby Championship and remains so until today. This, however, is set to change with him flying to Australia to join …
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The leading rugby official from the Americas, Federico Anselmi will act as assistant referee for six pool matches at Rugby World Cup 2015 it as revealed today. The Argentine has been chosen to be a part of the World Cup after performing well on the Rugby Sevens world circuit and having …
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The officials for the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup have been named. The appointments for the Americas teams are as follows: ARGENTINA Sept 20 – v New Zealand – Wembley Stadium, London Referee: Wayne Barnes (RFU) Assistants: J.P. Doyle (RFU) & Angus Gardner (ARU) TMO: George Ayoub …
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French second division champions Pau have confirmed the arrival of Argentine Santiago Fernández on a two-year deal. The 32 time capped former Puma is to join the club from Bayonne who finished 13th this past season in the Top 14 and were consequently relegated. The 29 year old Fernández has …
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World Rugby has released the locations and dates for the 2015/2016 Men’s World Series season. Coming off an exciting season in which Fiji took home the overall crown and the USA won their first-ever tournament, the HSBC World Series preps for their most important season to date. The 2015/2016 season …
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Argentina’s first ever professional team continues to take shape with leading second-rower Tomás Lavanini having been the latest player to sign. The 22 year old joins the Argentine Super Rugby franchise from Racing 92 whom he started for in the Top 14 play-offs. Lavanini joins Matías Alemanno, Guido Petti and Juan …
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Daniel Hourcade’s 36 man training squad for the Rugby Championship is currently flying to Australia and consists of five more players than the total in which all competitors will take will them to England and Wales in September. Of note are the return of Gonzalo Camacho and Juan Figallo in addition to the inclusion of …
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Following this evening’s home win over the French Barbarians Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade confirmed a squad of 36 players to depart Buenos Aires tomorrow. They are to travel to Sydney, Australia to prepare for the Rugby Championship. Hourcade explained how the process had been: “it has been a long …
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Argentina defeated the French Barbarians 21-9 this evening in La Plata in the final preparation match ahead of the Rugby Championship. The non-capped fixture was the second of two matches between the teams and has significantly cleared up the World Cup selection process. Upon replacing Santiago Phelan in October 2013 …
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Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made eight changes to he starting XV for Friday’s non-capped international against the Barbarians Franceses. Argentina will play it’s final Rugby Championship warm-up fixture against the touring French side tomorrow with kick-off scheduled for 6:30pm at La Plata Rugby Club. Changes to the team signifies …
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