Argentina

Argentina’s win on Saturday was Los Pumas’ first over the All Blacks in New Zealand. The win came two years after Argentina defeated New Zealand in the 202o Rugby Championship. Some players were involved in the historic double. Who were the players then and now that defeated New Zealand in …

The World Sevens Series is set for a dramatic conclusion on Sunday following Day One’s results in Los Angeles. Current leaders South Africa were upset by the USA that ultimately led to them missing out on the Quarter Finals. As a result the door is now open for Argentina to …

The script of rugby has been re-written. The mighty All Blacks fell to a home defeat against Argentina for the first time in New Zealand on Saturday. Los Pumas were 25-18 winners in what was a controlled performance with the forwards winning the collisions to give Emiliano Boffelli point-scoring opportunities. …

Ignacio Mendy is set to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC). The Argentine outside back is being recruited to play for Benetton in Italy. The move comes following a pre-season trial at the Treviso club. Mendy was not involved in Argentina’s or the Argentina XV’s July internationals. Instead, the …

The Rugby Championship returns to New Zealand for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2019. The underfire All Blacks welcome a Puams side that is in fine form. The match-up will be the first of two between the countries in New Zealand as part of the 2022 Rugby Championship. …

Argentina have suffered an injury blow. Francisco Gómez Kodela is out of rugby for two months. The tight head prop was injured playing this past weekend for Lyon. He had returned to the club following Argentina’s home series against Australia. Gómez Kodela started for Argentina against the Wallabies and also …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week.   UP Paraguay upset Colombia in Barranquilla The 2022 South American Tri Nations got underway on Saturday evening in Barranquilla. Paraguay …

Julián Montoya has extended his contract with Leicester Tigers. While the length of the deal has not been disclosed, the Pumas captain is now certain to stay at Welford Road until at least the end of the 2023-2024 English Premiership season. The 28-year-old has been first choice hooker for Tigers …

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. The rankings compare international teams from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as full tests are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The opening fixture of the South American …

Argentina have added a winger to their roster. Mateo Carreras joins Los Pumas in Christchurch ahead of his country’s first of two test matches in New Zealand. The call-up is the first for Carreras under Michael Cheika. Carreras made his test debut under Mario Ledesma in 2021. He was established …