Leading Argentine fullback, Joaquín Tuculet is returning home from New Zealand. In doing so the star 28-year-old will not be available for Los Pumas’ away match against Australia in Canberra next Saturday. Tuculet is to depart New Zealand on Sunday to be with his family. He is awaiting the birth …
Read More »New Zealand vs Argentina 2017 – Full Match
Earlier today New Zealand hosted Argentina in a third round Rugby Championship fixture. The All Blacks were tested by Los Pumas but, ultimately, the home side was able to add to the impressive list of wins over the South Americans. For a detailed match report click here.
Read More »Pumas Come Unstuck in Final Quarter in New Plymouth
Pumas came unstuck in the Final Quarter, losing 39-22 this morning in New Plymouth. New Zealand’s victory was by 6 tries to 1 and ensured the All Blacks collected a bonus point. The final score indicates that New Zealand was the much better team. While the All Blacks did play …
Read More »Landajo Overtakes Pichot
Martín Landajo is set to make history. The 29-year-old is set to overtake Agustín Pichot to become Argentina’s most capped scrum-half of all-time. Landajo is to play from the bench against New Zealand, doing so with Tomás Cubelli starting. Landajo made his test debut in November 2008. He did so …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2017 – New Zealand vs Argentina Preview
New Zealand hosts Argentina in a third round Rugby Championship match on Saturday. The fixture is to be the sixth annual game between the countries in New Zealand. This year’s edition see the city of New Plymouth hosting a Rugby Championship match for the first time in history. The All …
Read More »Rugby Championship History – New Zealand vs Argentina
Round three of the 2017 Rugby Championship will be played this coming weekend. It is to see New Zealand and Australia playing at home, doing so against Argentina and South Africa respectively. Argentina are to play in New Plymouth and are chasing a first ever win over the All Blacks. …
Read More »Double Blow Sees Hernández and Herrera Out for Pumas
A double blow for Los Pumas sees Juan Martín Hernández and Ramiro Herrera out. Both senior players will miss Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against World Champions, New Zealand in New Plymouth. Juan Martín Hernández and Ramiro Herrera started against South Africa in Salta two weeks ago. The round two Rugby …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Costa Rica The South American C Championship title has changed hands. The reigning two-time title holders, Guatemala, handed over the title to …
Read More »UAR President Hints at Selecting European Players for Pumas
The UAR President has hinted at selecting European players for Los Pumas. The official policy is under serious questioning now. With those based in Europe blocked from international duty Argentina has experienced a run of negative results since Rugby World Cup 2015. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has firmly stood his …
Read More »The Missing Pumas: 2016 and 2017
In July 2016 Daniel Hourcade announced his roster for the Rugby Championship. The 33-man roster saw the South Americans leaving out European-based players for the first time since joining the tournament. Gone were both established names and also potential newcomers. Based on the status of players at the time the following …
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