Pumita Emiliano Boffelli is the latest player to sign a contract with the UAR. The 20 year old has agreed to terms to sign a two-year deal making him available for Argentina for all former of representative rugby and Super Rugby whenever required in 2016-2017. He is the latest player to …
Read More »Hourcade names Fresh Faces for Rugby Championship Opener
Los Pumas Head Coach, Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his team for Friday’s Rugby Championship opening match against the World Champion All Blacks in Christchurch. New Zealand will play host to Argentina in the first round for the first time in competition history. In 2012-2014 Argentina always played away to South …
Read More »Argentina unveils World Cup kit
Argentine rugby uniform supplier Nike has today revealed new-look home and away uniforms for the Rugby World Cup. The North American company released the altered uniforms online this afternoon. The uniforms are to be debuted this Friday in the Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Christchurch and are readily available …
Read More »All Blacks Named to Face Argentina
The New Zealand All Blacks have named their roster for the opening match of the Investec Rugby Championship that takes place Friday night at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson named an experienced side, but made room for wing Waisake Naholo who is making his test …
Read More »Hourcade set to Start Cordero, De la Fuente and Isa
Aside from the loss to injury of Manuel Montero and Juan Figallo Argentina’s preparation for the Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand this Friday has been running smoothly. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made adjustments to not allow their non-availability to dictate selections. Such was the training earlier today in Christchurch …
Read More »Aramburú’s unforgettable World Cup try in Paris
Argentina’s path to third place in Rugby World Cup 2007 involved wins over France, Georgia, Namibia, Ireland and Scotland. A semi Final loss against South America eliminated the devastated Pumas but all was not lost as the Agustín Pichot captained side looked to finish on a high against France in …
Read More »Pablo Matera believes Argentina can reach World Cup Semi Finals
Argentine back-rower Pablo Matera was recently featured by World Rugby. The 21 year old offered his thoughts into Argentina’s chances at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in addition to his personal experiences leading to his rise and inclusion at a very young age in the senior team. In his first …
Read More »Forward Thinking (Vol. 1, Iss. 5): Hourcadism Passes the Test With Flying Colors
Just days out from the fourth edition of the Rugby Championship the extent of Daniel Hourcade’s impact on Los Pumas is profoundly clear. In this week’s edition of Forward Thinking I will look into the impact of Hourcadism on Argentina’s fortunes over the past year. Daniel Hourcade, the former Portuguese assistant coach …
Read More »Pan Am Games: Canada Sweeps Gold
The lack of drama on Day 1 of the Pan Am Games was more than made up for as Day 2 rolled out more than a few thrillers that entertained a very good sized crowd in Toronto. In the end, it was the home sides that took home Gold as …
Read More »Pan Am Games: Day 1 Wrapup
Day 1 from the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto is in the books. Here’s a recap of all of the matches and how the teams stand as they head into Day 2 and the Medal Rounds. Men’s Division After Day 1 of the Men’s competition the quarterfinals are set. …
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