From October 2013 to June 2018 Los Pumas were coached by Daniel Hourcade. During the Hourcade regime a total of 22 players earned their first caps for Argentina. These players were the new blood from the Hourcade regime. Hourcade’s first match in charge was against England in London in November 2013. …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP USA A perfect 3-0 record in the June test series sees the Eagles as the team of the year front-runners from …
Read More »Cat Undergoes Surgery
Juan Manuel Cat has undergone surgery. The 22-year-old Uruguayan mid-fielder suffered a ruptured pectoral tendon and is now recovering following his operation. A recovery period of 4 months is likely for such an operation. This means Cat should be free to be considered to take part in Uruguay’s tour of …
Read More »Ireland Confirm Home November Internationals vs Argentina and USA
Ireland has confirmed home November Internationals vs Argentina and USA. Both teams from the Americas will play test matches in Dublin this coming November as will New Zealand. The first of Ireland’s three November Internationals will be against Los Pumas. Argentina are to play for the second time in as …
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 »Daniel Hourcade Quits as Argentina Head Coach
Daniel Hourcade has quit as Argentina Head Coach. In the post match conference following today’s 30-12 defeat against Wales El Huevo confirmed his resignation. Argentina fell to a 2-0 home series defeat against Wales. It follows a 2-0 home defeat a year ago against England and losses across the board …
Read More »Uruguay Above Expectations For 2019
Uruguay are above expectations for 2019. The results achieved on the field conclusively point to progress and they are actively seeing Los Teros being reevaluated as a Tier 2 side in terms of both actual and official status. The URU have been highly strategic in their use of test matches. …
Read More »Hourcade and Argentina Gambling Big on Jaguares
Props aside there is no chance of seeing a European-Based player pull on a Pumas uniform in 2018. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade and Argentina (UAR) are gambling big on Jaguares. This reality comes following prior confirmation that European-Based players were to be selected for Los Pumas this year. With 17 losses …
Read More »The Career and Legacy of Patricio Albacete
Argentina’s Patricio Albacete is ending his playing career at the age of 37. With it he leaves behind a legacy that helped transform Los Pumas into a force and saw him winning titles in Europe. Standing in at 2.00m (6ft-7) and weighing 123kg (270lbs) Albacete had the ideal frame of a …
Read More »Argentina Add Barbarians Date to November Internationals
Argentina have added a Barbarians date to their 2018 November Internationals. The fixture sees Daniel Hourcade’s Pumas playing four matches in their end of year European tour. Scheduled for Saturday December 01, the match will follow tests against Ireland, France and Scotland. It is to be Argentina’s second four-match tour …
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