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.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012
    Hernandez fit to start

    Hernandez fit to start

    Fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez has been passed fit to return for Argentina's clash with world champions New Zealand in Wellington this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 4. September, 2012

    Star duo back for Pumas

    Argentina have been bolstered by the return of first choice flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez and flank Juan Manuel Leguizamon.

  • Sunday, 2. September, 2012

    Pumas to compete on 'equal terms'

    Having already given South Africa a fright, Argentina are determined to prove their are not just home town performers.

  • Saturday, 25. August, 2012

    Player ratings: Bedlam in Mendoza

    The passionate Pumas came within a hairsbreadth of pulling off one of the greatest upsets of all-time in Mendoza on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 25. August, 2012
    Springboks indebted to Steyn

    Springboks indebted to Steyn

    Francois Steyn helped South Africa maintain their unbeaten record against Argentina in a thrilling 16-16 draw in Mendoza.

  • Saturday, 25. August, 2012

    Pumas get a moral victory

    Argentina scored a huge moral victory by claiming their first Rugby Championship points in a historic 16-all draw with South Africa.

  • Friday, 24. August, 2012

    Pumas hope for a change in fortunes

    Argentina hope a change of venue will bring a change of fortune when they host South Africa in a Rugby Championship second round match Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. August, 2012
    Pumas set for home clash

    Pumas set for home clash

    Argentina will make their eagerly-awaited home debut in the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 22. August, 2012

    Mendoza: Home of the Pumas

    This weekend General San Martin Park will play host to what will be Argentina's maiden home match of the Rugby Championship.

  • Tuesday, 21. August, 2012

    Pumas not one-dimensional

    Springbok assistant coach John McFarland on Tuesday said it’s a misconception that Argentina are a one-dimensional side.

  • Monday, 20. August, 2012

    Pumas to 'raise the bar' for Boks

    South Africa can expect a far more 'intense' onslaught from Argentina in their return Test on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 18. August, 2012
    South Africa ease past Pumas

    South Africa ease past Pumas

    South Africa enjoyed a winning start to their Rugby Championship campaign as they eased past tournament newcomers Argentina 27-6 at Newlands.

  • Saturday, 18. August, 2012

    Player ratings: Pumas show heart

    Argentina were courageous but were ultimately unable to keep up with the pace of the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

  • Friday, 17. August, 2012
    South Africa v Argentina preview

    South Africa v Argentina preview

    Argentina can expect a baptism of fire when they face South Africa at Newlands in the new-look Rugby Championship on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 14. August, 2012
    Meyer plays down Henry effect

    Meyer plays down Henry effect

    Heyneke Meyer has played down the impact Graham Henry's presence with Argentina will have had on the Pumas' style of play.