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, 30. September, 2012

    Player ratings: Puma pain

    Argentina were left deflated after suffering a 54-15 demolition at the hands of the All Blacks in front of their home crowd.

  • Sunday, 30. September, 2012

    All Blacks are true champions

    New Zealand showed their true championship qualities with an emphatic 54-15 win over Argentina.

  • Friday, 28. September, 2012
    Hernandez ready for All Blacks

    Hernandez ready for All Blacks

    Juan Martin Hernandez insists Argentina have proven they belong at the top table as they prepare to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

  • Friday, 28. September, 2012

    Pumas aim to 'go the distance

    Argentina must ditch a habit of fading in the final stages of Rugby Championship Tests if they are to prevent New Zealand clinching the title in La Plata Saturday.

  • Thursday, 27. September, 2012

    Pumas undecided about goal-kicker

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan is in two minds over who to entrust with the goal-kicking duties in Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in La Plata.

  • Wednesday, 26. September, 2012

    Pumas eye 80-minute effort

    Argentina centre Santiago Fernandez says a sustained 80-minute performance would be required to upset the All Blacks in La Plata on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 26. September, 2012
    Pumas unchanged for SA clash

    Pumas unchanged for SA clash

    Argentina have stuck with the same starting line-up to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 26. September, 2012

    'Improved' Pumas unchanged for ABs

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan showed faith in his team, despite still searching for their first win, naming an unchanged starting XV.

  • Sunday, 23. September, 2012

    All Blacks overshadowed in Argentina

    The All Blacks were met by muted scenes upon their arrival in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 16. September, 2012

    Pumas seeking watershed win

    Argentina were left frustrated after seeing a golden opportunity to beat Australia slip through their grasp on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. September, 2012

    Player ratings: Pumas stumble

    Argentina saw a famous victory slip through their grasp as Australia came from behind to secure a 23-19 victory on the Gold Coast.

  • Saturday, 15. September, 2012
    Australia edge out Pumas

    Australia edge out Pumas

    Australia avoided an upset after a second-half revival allowed them to escape with a 23-19 win over Argentina at Skilled Park on Saturday.

  • Friday, 14. September, 2012
    Sharpe set for Pumas test

    Sharpe set for Pumas test

    Skipper Nathan Sharpe has warned Australia against complacency when they face a "spirited and passionate" Argentina on Saturday (11am).

  • Tuesday, 11. September, 2012
    Pumas target Phipps

    Pumas target Phipps

    Argentina plan to target Melbourne Rebels half-back Nick Phipps in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash on the Gold Coast.

  • Tuesday, 11. September, 2012
    Argentina make two changes

    Argentina make two changes

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made two changes to his line-up for Saturday's clash against Australia.