Argentina Rugby News

The Argentina national team, sometimes referred to as the Pumas, are considered a tier one nation by the IRB.  They recently joined The Rugby Championship, the annual southern hemisphere competition formerly known as the Tri-Nations.

  • Sunday, 24. June, 2012
    France romp to win over Pumas

    France romp to win over Pumas

    France gained revenge for last weekend's narrow defeat against Argentina with a 49-10 thrashing of the Pumas in Tucuman.

  • Friday, 22. June, 2012
    Contepomi set for farewell

    Contepomi set for farewell

    Felipe Contepomi is expected to say farewell to Test rugby when Argentina attempt to complete a series victory over France on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 17. June, 2012
    Montero late show sinks France

    Montero late show sinks France

    Manuel Montero touched down three minutes from the end as Argentina came from behind to beat France 23-20 in the first Test in Cordoba.

  • Friday, 15. June, 2012
    Argentina v France preview

    Argentina v France preview

    Argentina head coach Santiago Phelan insists the Pumas will be underdogs against France on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 13. June, 2012

    Six changes for Pumas

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan made six changes to his team to play France in Cordoba on Saturday, from the side that beat Italy 37-12 last weekend.

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    Contepomi stars in Pumas win

    Contepomi stars in Pumas win

    Felipe Contepomi scored a try and kicked 17 points as Argentina came from behind to beat Italy 37-22 in their one-off Test in San Juan.

  • Thursday, 31. May, 2012
    Henry relishing Pumas debut

    Henry relishing Pumas debut

    Graham Henry believes Argentina should be excited - not fearful - ahead of their Rugby Championship debut.

  • Thursday, 31. May, 2012

    Pumas passion light up Championship

    Argentina, who will formally join the SANZAR club in August, will bring a new passion to the Southern Hemisphere's showcase event - now named the Rugby Championship.

  • Thursday, 31. May, 2012

    Henry to advise the Pumas

    The "little fella" from New Zealand - that's how former All Blacks coach Graham Henry described himself - has told Argentina what to expect against the three Southern Hemisphere powers this year.

  • Sunday, 20. May, 2012

    Pumas to pounce on groggy Kiwis?

    Former Springbok coach Jake White believes that the timing is perfect for Argentina to come into a SANZAR competition as New Zealand are still suffering from their World Cup hangover.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Azzurri to march on the Americas

    Italy coach Jacques Brunel on Monday named seven new caps in a 30-strong squad for a tour that comprises Test matches against Argentina, Canada and the United States.

  • Sunday, 6. May, 2012

    Pumas to give teams a 'hurry-up'

    On August 18 Newlands will play host to an historic occasion. Not only will Argentina play at the world's oldest Test venue for the first time, they will officially enter the Southern Hemisphere Championship.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012
    England open Sevens with win

    England open Sevens with win

    England opened their Hong Kong Sevens campaign with a 19-10 win against Argentina.

  • Monday, 19. March, 2012
    Wales line up All Blacks clash

    Wales line up All Blacks clash

    Six Nations champions Wales have confirmed a four-Test autumn schedule later this year, the highlight of which sees them face New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 28. February, 2012

    Glenwood in Argentina, Part IV

    Glenwood played Mendoza, which turned out to be the last match of their tour. After the match they set off on a four-hour flight for the Iguaçu Falls on the Iguazu River which is a tributary of the Paraná. The falls are one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World.