Daniel Hourcade’s preparation for the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup hit a rock this afternoon as Los Pumas were defeated 28-22 by the French Barbarians in Rosario. The result and the manner in which both the team and individual players performed raises questions over where the team stands just …
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Argentina’s under 20 side, Los Pumitas have ended their involvement in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20s by defeating Japan 38-21. The result sees Argentina secure ninth spot and go some way to making up for finishing winless in pool play. The Nicolás Fernández Lobbe coached team scored six tries …
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In just over three weeks, the Rugby Sevens portion of the 2015 Pan Am Games will take place in Toronto. Played at Exhibition Stadium, as it will be known during the Games, the stadium is one of five competition venues that are part of CIBC Pan Am Park. The Men’s and Women’s …
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Matías Orlando will not face the French Barbarians this weekend. The Tucumán winger has been forced out with Román Miralles taking his place on the wing. In moving from fullback Miralles’ spot wil be taken by regular starting fullback Joaquín Tuculet. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino had been bracketed for possible selection but is being …
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Argentina XV coaches Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo Le Fort have named their starting team for Sunday’s World Rugby Nations Cup deciding fixture in Bucharest, Romania. The South Americans will take-on Romania at ther Stadionul Arc de Triumf with the match scheduled for a 2pm kick-off. With both teams coming off wins …
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Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his lineup for Saturday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians in Rosario. The fixture will be played at Old Resian Club in Argentina’s fourth largest city. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. With the French Barbarians’ tour being the final opportunity …
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Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed his 23 players for Saturday’s World Rugby Under 20s Championship fixture against Japan. Potential future test players from the two proud rugby nations will be playing for a ninth place finish at Calvisano, Italy. Fernández Lobbe has made seven modifications from the …
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Argentine international Manuel Carizza has been named to start together with Eben Etzebeth for the Stormers. The Cape Town based franchise will play host to Australian side the Brumbies on Saturday. Capped 43 times by Argentina Carizza is looking for a recall ahead of the World Cup. The Rosario forward was …
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Fabrice Landreau has named his starting side for the first match between the French Barbarians and Argentina on Saturday. His reserves have yet to be decided. The game takes place at the Old Resian Club in Rosario, to be followed by a second next Friday at the La Plata Rugby …
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Backing up from the opening round 30-10 win over Namibia the Argentina XV made it two from two in Romania this afternoon by defeating Spain 15-6 in a low-scoring match. The Argentina XV is a non-official test side and for this reason the matches are uncapped. Coached by Felipe Contepomi and Ricardo …
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