Argentina

The Felipe Contepomi-coached Argentina XV made it back-to-back victories in the Nations Cup, downing Emerging Italy 40-30 in Bucharest, Romania earlier today. A strong opening half from the South Americans saw inside center Joaquín Paz crossing for two tries. With Segundo Tuculet and Joaquín Díaz Bonilla both also scoring and Díaz …

The 28 players who will represent France against Argentina are now confirmed. Head Coach Guy Noves added 11 names to the 17 already in Tucumán. Of those departing Paris for South America five are uncapped – Clément Maynadier (Bordeaux), Lucas Pointud (Brive), Geoffrey Palis (Castres), Fabrice Metz (Oyonnax) and Kélian …

Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Cayman Islands The RHSW Cayman National XV’s rugby team has scaled new heights by beating a powerful USA South Panthers team in …

Hot news coming out of France is that Los Pumas Sevens star Axel Müller has signed for Toulon to play in the Top 14. The French rugby bible Midi Olympique has confirmed the upcoming transfer with the Olympics-bound flyer set to move to France following Rio 2016. From the Marista club …

Following this afternoon’s loss against Montpellier in Top 14 barrage, Castres backs Geoffrey Palis and Rémi Lamerat are to join the French squad to play two tests this month in Argentina. The fullback and inside center are to join the already confirmed 17 players and Toulouse players Yoann Maestri, Louis Picamoles, Sébastien …

There have been changes to the Americas Rankings following international competition this weekend. The updated Americas Rankings – June 12 2016 sees Bermuda gaining rankings points at the expense of the Bahamas. Argentina’s 30-24 win over Italy had no impact on the Americas Ranking of the home side. This is the case …

Los Pumas, got their year underway on Saturday afternoon. The first capped international of the year can be viewed in entirety below. Time will tell as to whether or not the Argentina vs Italy June 11 2016 – Full Match was the start of a memorable year or not for Los …

Argentina XV Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has confirmed his lineup for Monday’s second round fixture in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The Argentina XV will take-on their Italian equivalents, Emerging Italy  at the Stadionul Arc del Triumf in Bucharest, Romania at 10am. Contepomi’s team features numerous alterations from the side that …

Argentina’s preparations for the second of three June Internationals has taken a hit with Matías Alemanno having been ruled out with a sprained left ankle. The loss of the Córdoba forward is untimely as Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade is also without both Juan Cruz Guillemaín and Tomás Lavanini …

South American players Rodrigo Capó Ortega and Benjamin Urdapilleta are to start in Sunday’s Top 14 barrage match for Castres who play away to Montpellier. The Uruguayan veteran will lead the team from the second-row with former Puma, Urdapilleta playing fly half. The winner of Montpellier vs Castres will qualify …