Springbok coach Johan ‘Rassie’ Erasmus has been appointed coach of the Barbarians for their match against Argentina on December 1 in London. The invitational side will host the Pumas three years after their last meeting, a 49-31 win for Argentina following the 2015 World Cup. The news comes in the …
Read More »World Cup Watch – Argentina – One Year Out
Rugby World Cup 2019 will kick off one year from today and the rebuilding of Los Pumas has begun. Replacing Raúl Pérez at the helm of the Jaguares was the first step, the second was the promotion of Mario Ledesma to Head Coach on Daniel Hourcade’s departure. Gonzalo Quesada has …
Read More »Team of the Week
Los Pumas were back in the spotlight after a second win in the Rugby Championship, the first time they have won more than once since joining in 2012. The form of numerous overseas players, however, means that Argentina’s selections are limited to just four. Others are named from the Mitre …
Read More »Herrera Back From France for Argentina
Ramiro Herrera is back from France for Argentina. He is one of 37 players named by Mario Ledesma to begin training in Buenos Aires tomorrow. Los Pumas will play at home against New Zealand (September 29) and Australia (October 06) in the remaining Rugby Championship fixtures. Herrera is the fourth …
Read More »Argentina’s Ongoing Search for Loose Head Prop
So profound has the impact of Argentine Loose Head props been that many until this day still believe that Argentina thrives in producing players in the position. At RWC 2015 Marcos Ayerza was among the best while in RWC 2007 and 2011 the same applies to Rodrigo Roncero. The transition …
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 Argentina Los Pumas made history on Saturday, defeating Australia in Australia for the first time in 35 years. This marked the …
Read More »Americas Rankings – September 16 2018
The Americas Rankings have been updated for September 16 2018. They have been recalculated following Argentina’s 23-19 away win over Australia on Saturday. The fixture was the only match involving a test side from the Americas this past week. Argentina’s win sees the South Americans gaining 2.00 points at the …
Read More »Wingers Delguy and Moyano Shine in Pumas Win Over Australia
Wingers Bautista Delguy and Ramiro Moyano have been on fire in the Rugby Championship. Both went into Saturday’s match against Australia with two tries from the opening three rounds of the competition. In round three they continued their strong form and shone in Los Pumas’ win Over Australia. Delguy scored …
Read More »Leguizamón Adds Win in Australia to Impressive Test Career Resume
Yesterday saw Juan Manuel Leguizamón adding a win in Australia to his impressive test career resume. In 82 test caps he has been in winning teams to record memorable Pumas results both and home and abroad. All told he is Argentina’s first player to win away games against England, France, …
Read More »Player Altercation With Spectator Follows Australia’s Loss to Argentina
A player altercation with a spectator followed Australia’s loss to Argentina this morning. Wallabies flanker Lukhan Tui was yelled at and shoved by a spectator following the completion of the Rugby Championship test match on the Gold Coast. Australia fell to a 23-19 defeat against Argentina, the Wallabies first home …
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