One of Canada’s top front row prospects is heading to France. Matt Tierney, the starting tighthead prop for the national u20 side that recently finished second at the Junior World Trophy in Portugal, has signed a one year academy contract with Pau. “While I was in Portugal I got a …
Read More »Juan Cruz Guillemaín signs two year deal with UAR
Argentine international second-rower Juan Cruz Guillemaín has become the latest player contracted to the UAR on a binding contract which makes him available at all times to play for the country’s Super Rugby franchise in addition to representative rugby both at the test level and lower. Cruz Guillemaín is a …
Read More »Pumitas finish ninth after defeating Japan
Argentina’s under 20 side, Los Pumitas have ended their involvement in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20s by defeating Japan 38-21. The result sees Argentina secure ninth spot and go some way to making up for finishing winless in pool play. The Nicolás Fernández Lobbe coached team scored six tries …
Read More »Six Changes in Pumitas side to face Japan
Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed his 23 players for Saturday’s World Rugby Under 20s Championship fixture against Japan. Potential future test players from the two proud rugby nations will be playing for a ninth place finish at Calvisano, Italy. Fernández Lobbe has made seven modifications from the …
Read More »Pumitas defeat Italy to set-up 9th Place battle with Japan
Argentina’s under 20 men’s team, Los Pumitas will face Japan this coming Saturday with the winning team finishing in 9th position in the 2015 World Rugby Under 20’s Championship. The South Americans will meet the top Asian side after having completed a 46-5 victory against Italy this afternoon in Viadana. …
Read More »Pumitas Change Six for Italy
Coming off a disappointing performance against Scotland Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has confirmed a team with six changes to face the home side, Italy on Monday in Viadana. The teams will meet in the Semi Finals for 9th position with the winner meeting either Samoa or Japan …
Read More »Argentina suffer first ever Under 20 loss against Scotland
Argentina’s impressive performance against the Baby Blacks this past weekend was not replicated this afternoon as Los Pumitas suffered a first ever loss against Scotland in the World Rugby Under 20s Championship. Coming off defeats by margins of two and three points the South Americans were humbled by a solid …
Read More »Pumitas named to face Scotland
Los Pumitas Head Coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has named his match day roster for Wednesday’s World Rugby Under 20s Championship group match against Scotland. The teams will play in a final round fixture before the competition enters the knock-out stage. The starting linup announced by Fernández Lobbe features eight changes …
Read More »New Zealand topple Pumitas in Under 20s Championship thriller
Los Pumitas were on the verge of making history this afternoon in Italy as the South Americans competed to a 32-29 loss against New Zealand at the World Cup Under 20s Championship. Tries to back-rower Benito Paolucci in the 70th and 75th minutes drew the scores level forcing New Zealand to …
Read More »Pumitas named to face New Zealand
Coming off an 18-16 loss against Ireland Los Pumitas head coach Nicolás Fernández Lobbe has named a much changed side for Saturday’s second round match of the World Rugby Under 20s Championship in Italy. The starting lineup features ten changes with only Ignacio Larrague, José Deheza, Bautista Ezcurra, Emiliano Boffelli and Eugenio Achilli …
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