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.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    England agree to 2015 changes

    England agree to 2015 changes

    England have agreed to play midweek matches when they host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the leading nations backed proposals over fixtures.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Henry pleased to grind out win

    Henry pleased to grind out win

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry expressed satisfaction on reaching the World Cup semi-finals after an unconvincing 33-10 win over Argentina.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    All Blacks struggle past Pumas

    All Blacks struggle past Pumas

    New Zealand advanced to a Rugby World Cup semi-final with Australia after beating a spirited Argentina side 33-10 at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: NZ v Argentina

    WC preview: NZ v Argentina

    Felipe Contepomi accepts Argentina will have to produce the "perfect game" to beat New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final (8.30am).

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Camacho back to face All Blacks

    Camacho back to face All Blacks

    Exeter wing Gonzalo Camacho is one of four players recalled to the Argentina side for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Agulla calls for passion

    Agulla calls for passion

    Argentina must play with "heart and lots of passion" in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final with hosts New Zealand, according to Horacio Agulla.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Contepomi ready for NZ clash

    Contepomi ready for NZ clash

    Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi looked ahead to the World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand after his side beat Georgia 25-7.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Argentina win, Scots go home

    Argentina win, Scots go home

    Argentina confirmed their place in the World Cup quarter-finals ahead of Scotland with a 25-7 victory over Georgia in Palmerston North.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Pumas ring the changes

    Pumas ring the changes

    Argentina have made five changes for their World Cup clash with Georgia - although Juan Manuel Leguizamon has been passed fit.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Agulla focused on Argentina

    Agulla focused on Argentina

    Horacio Agulla knows Argentina must be on their guard against Georgia in their World Cup Pool B showdown on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Leguizamon fitness boost

    Leguizamon fitness boost

    Juan Manuel Leguizamon has been passed fit for Argentina's decisive World Cup Pool B clash against Georgia in Palmerston North on Sunday.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Fernandez Lobbe out of World Cup

    Fernandez Lobbe out of World Cup

    Argentina number eight Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury against Scotland.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Argentina break Scottish hearts

    Argentina break Scottish hearts

    A late try from Lucas Amorosino broke Scotland's hearts as Argentina stole a 13-12 victory in their World Cup Pool B clash in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Robinson: Discipline is key

    Robinson: Discipline is key

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson knows his side can ill-afford a high penalty count when they tackle Argentina in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Ledesma in determined mood

    Ledesma in determined mood

    Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma is determined his career does not end in a whimper in Sunday's must-win World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.