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.

  • Wednesday, 7. November, 2012
    Contepomi ready to scale Everest

    Contepomi ready to scale Everest

    Felipe Contepomi is ready to face the man he has dubbed rugby's Everest when he lines up opposite Jamie Roberts on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 7. November, 2012
    Phillips absence shocks Phelan

    Phillips absence shocks Phelan

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan is surprised Mike Phillips has not been included in the Wales side to face the Pumas.

  • Tuesday, 6. November, 2012
    Contepomi back for Pumas

    Contepomi back for Pumas

    Argentina have recalled veteran centre Felipe Contepomi to their side to face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Monday, 5. November, 2012
    Vallejos warning for Wales

    Vallejos warning for Wales

    Argentina lock Tomas Vallejos has warned Wales the Pumas will look to exploit their weakened front row on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 7. October, 2012
    Harris puts boot into Argentina

    Harris puts boot into Argentina

    Mike Harris booted 20 points as Australia toughed out a difficult assignment in Rosario to emerge with a 25-19 win over Argentina.

  • Sunday, 7. October, 2012

    Player ratings: pitiful finish

    Argentina ended their debut in the Rugby Championship on a disappointing note, a 19-25 loss to Australia in Rosario.

  • Friday, 5. October, 2012
    Argentina v Australia preview

    Argentina v Australia preview

    Veteran prop Rodrigo Roncero is targeting a victorious farewell from Test rugby when Argentina tackle injury-hit Australia in Rosario.

  • Friday, 5. October, 2012

    Preview: Argentina v Australia

    Argentina will have their last and best chance to record their first Rugby Championship win when they take on Australia in Rosario.

  • Thursday, 4. October, 2012
    No changes for Pumas coach

    No changes for Pumas coach

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has named an unchanged team for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Rosario.

  • Thursday, 4. October, 2012

    Same again for Pumas

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Rosario.

  • Monday, 1. October, 2012

    Wallabies are Pumas prey

    The All Blacks believe the Pumas can pounce on a wounded Wallaby side and record their maiden Rugby Championship win in Rosario this weekend.

  • Monday, 1. October, 2012

    Argentina thugs mug Kiwis

    NZRU Chairman Mike Eagle and board director Gerard van Tilborg have been mugged in Argentina.

  • Sunday, 30. September, 2012

    All Blacks prove their pedigree

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes his team's Rugby Championship victory has proved that they are worthy world champions.

  • Sunday, 30. September, 2012
    McCaw hails manner of victory

    McCaw hails manner of victory

    Richie McCaw was delighted with the performance after New Zealand crushed Argentina 54-15 to win the inaugural Rugby Championship in La Plata.

  • Sunday, 30. September, 2012
    All Blacks beat Pumas to lift title

    All Blacks beat Pumas to lift title

    New Zealand claimed the inaugural Rugby Championship with a stunning 54-15 demoltion of Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night.