Argentina

Olympians named in Pumas 7s squad

Five member of Argentina’s Olympic 7s team will return for Los Pumas ahead of the 2016-17 HSBC Sevens Series. Santiago Gómez Cora has named Santiago Álvarez, Fernando Luna, Franco Sábato, Germán Schulz, and captain Gastón Revol in his group of 14 players to attend a week-long training camp starting October …

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Camacho Named by Buenos Aires for Campeonato Argentino

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Heavyweights Buenos Aires have named Gonzalo Camacho in their squad for the upcoming National Provincial Championship. Las Aguilas (Eagles) are looking to defend their title which they won last season without dropping a game. The former Harlequins, Exeter Chiefs, and Leicester Tigers winger will be the highest profile player for …

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Stade Français sign Benjamín Espinal as Medical Joker

Stade Français have signed Benjamín Espinal as a Medical Joker. Joining from Belgrano Athletic, the 25-year-old is the second Argentine tighthead prop to sign to play in Europe today. Earlier Felipe Arregui was confirmed as joining Edinburgh. Benjamín Espinal will have his first opportunity as a professional player. He has …

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Argentine prop Arregui joins Edinburgh

Argentine prop Felipe Arregui has signed for Edinburgh with immediate effect. The uncapped tighthead joins the Scottish side until the end of January. Aged just 22, Arregui has been a wider squad member for Los Pumas in 2016. He played five Super Rugby matches for Los Jaguares and subsequently was …

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Americas Players in Champions Cup – Round 2

An emotional week in Europe will come to a head this weekend at Thomond Park, where Munster honor Anthony Foley in battle against Glasgow Warriors. The Americas will take no part beyond observance, with all of its active players situated elsewhere. Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe will start on the flank …

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Americas Players in Challenge Cup – Round 2

Pablo Huete will start for Bayonne as they travel to La Rochelle on Thursday evening to start off Round 2 of the European Challenge Cup. The Chilean lock could find himself opposite Italy-Argentine Leandro Cedaro, who will be a reserve for Stade Rochelais. Bristol has left out Thretton Palamo and …

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Americas Players in Pro D2 – Week 8

Americas fans will be fixated largely on Europe this weekend with the Southern Hemisphere competitions petering out and the Americas Pacific Challenge now behind us. Flying somewhat under the radar is the French Pro D2, which enters its 8th week and features at least 14 players from Argentina, Canada, and …

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Video: On This Day in 1999

On this day in 1999 history was made. It was the day in which Argentina defeated Ireland in Lens, eliminating the western Europeans from the World Cup. For Los Pumas it sealed a first ever appearance in a Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. Argentina’s 28-24 win was a ground-breaking achievement. …

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Montero returns for November tour

Manuel Montero will return to the Pumas team for their four-match November tour that starts in Tokyo on November 5. The powerhouse winger has been out of action since damaging a thigh muscle against the Springboks in Salta on August 27. Also recalled is flanker Tomás Lezana, one of five …

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