An uninterested Argentina were shamed this evening by Scotland. In a truly embarrassing effort Argentina was lost on the field, playing with no structure in either attack or defense with Scotland effortlessly scoring points to win 44-15. The match was Daniel Hourcade’s official exit. He announced a week ago that …
Read More »Hourcade Had Been Set to Use Four Europeans in June Internationals
Daniel Hourcade had been set to use four Europeans in June Internationals. In his final day as Los Pumas Head Coach, Hourcade confirmed in an interview with Jorge Búsico that decisions had been made and players green lighted and spoken to about playing for their country. The ending of the …
Read More »Match Preview – Canada vs USA
The 60th meeting between two North American rivals will take place in Atlantic Canada for just the second time and the first since the World Cup held in St. John’s in 2006. For Halifax and the province Nova Scotia it’s a first – the first ever test match, with the …
Read More »Match Preview – Argentina vs Scotland
The final weekend of the 2018 June Internationals sees Argentina at home against Scotland on Saturday. In what is to be Daniel Hourcade’s final test match in charge Los Pumas need nothing less than a victory. The fixture will be historic in itself. It marks a first ever appearance from …
Read More »Team of the Week
It was a weekend to remember for the Americas, one that might have been worth forgetting had it not been for the extraordinary Eagles victory over Scotland. Los Pumas fell in decisive fashion, Canada were embarrassed in Ottawa, and the Pumitas struggled in their tournament-ever against Australia. Three games in …
Read More »Moriarty Suspended for Four Weeks
Ross Moriarty has been suspended for four weeks by World Rugby. The Welsh no 8 was sent off in the final minute of Wales’ 30-12 win over Argentina in Santa Fé on Saturday. The incident was referred to an Independent Judicial Committee which determined that Moriarty’s red card was correct …
Read More »The Misunderstood Pumas Struggles Post RWC 2015
Argentina’s struggles post RWC 2015 led to the downfall of Daniel Hourcade. The inability to win matches is well documented but what remains less commonly spoken about is the invisible leap from seasoned players to the test arena. Invisible Leap The invisible leap refers simply to a player learning his craft …
Read More »Scotland Arrive in Argentina With Reduced Roster
Scotland have arrived in Argentina with a reduced player roster. Head Coach Gregor Townsend has released five players from the squad that played against Canada and the USA in North America. The 28-man Scotland roster is heavily based on players from the country’s two professional teams – Edinburgh and the …
Read More »Canada vs Russia 2018 – Match Highlights
In their second of three home June Internationals Canada took-on Russia on Saturday. Played in the capital of Ottawa, the North Americans went into the game as favorites but were not up to the task. An impressive Russia ran out comprehensive 43-20 winners. Canada’s team move east to Halifax to …
Read More »Argentina vs Wales 2018 – Match Highlights
This past Saturday saw Argentina hosting Wales in the second of a two-match series. Having fallen in there first match in San Juan the second game was a chance to turn-around the opening defeat. The game was literally a must-win for Los Pumas. As it turned out a loss would …
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