A lot has happened during the two decades in between the British & Irish Lions’ home matches against Argentina. The then and the now illustrate just how far Argentine Rugby has come from 2005 to 2025. The progress has enabled Argentina to remain a critical country in the global game …
Read More »2025 Heating Up with Argentina’s Scrum-Half Vacancy
Felipe Contepomi trained with a 30-man roster this week. It took place during a break in the European elite club season and concluded 100 days before Argentina’s opening test match of 2025. The camp was an opportunity to establish a framework for 2025; however, a scrum-half shortage was evident. The …
Read More »Make or Break – 10 Pumas Under Pressure in 2025
2025 may be a make or break year for a number of Argentine players. Felipe Contepomi handed seven players their first test caps in 2024 and more may follow in 2025. His team selections came with less experienced players receiving opportunities across a range of positions. Below is a look …
Read More »Americas Eyeing Record Places at Rugby World Cup 2027
The Americas is eyeing a record number of places at Rugby World Cup 2027. The eleventh edition of the Men’s Rugby World Cup will be played in Australia. It is a return to the country that also hosted the tournament in 2003 and co-hosted, with New Zealand, in 1987. Those …
Read More »Invitation for British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina
A British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina may be on the horizon. The possibility has existed without materializing in the 21st Century. However, following Los Pumas’ historic Triple Crown in the 2024 Rugby Championship, an invitation has been made for the British & Irish Lions Tour to Argentina. …
Read More »No Rugby Championship in 2026, 2028 or 2030
The annual Rugby Championship tournament is no more. A semi-breakaway move from New Zealand and South Africa has taken place. Former Wallaby and current Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh confirmed to The Roar that the Rugby Championship will not be held in 2026, 2028, or 2030. 2026 TOUR STRUCTURE …
Read More »Potential South American Debutants in July Internationals
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay all have home test matches in July. The South American teams will use the opportunities to begin the new Rugby World Cup cycle. On the one hand, Los Pumas will play in the Rugby Championship from August. On the other hand, Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Blockbuster July 2024 Rugby Internationals in South America
July 2024 will feature a blockbuster month of international rugby in South America. In what is indisputably the biggest ever international window for the region, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay will play against visiting teams from other continents. Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Finalists, Los Pumas will play host …
Read More »How Many World Cup 2027 Slots for the Americas?
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be expanded from 20 to 24 teams. The qualifiers will continue to be structured around World Rugby’s use of continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. This raises the question of how many slots will the Americas be granted for Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 and the Americas
Expansion from 20 to 24 teams for the Men’s Rugby World Cup will mean changes in qualifying. How the four new spots will be allocated remains unconfirmed. What is factual rather than speculative is that the Americas and Europe are the two most productive of World Rugby’s defined regions. Identifying …
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