France

Argentina defeated the French Barbarians 21-9 this evening in La Plata in the final preparation match ahead of the Rugby  Championship. The non-capped fixture was the second of two matches between the teams and has significantly cleared up the World Cup selection process. Upon replacing Santiago Phelan in October 2013 …

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made eight changes to he starting XV for Friday’s non-capped international against the Barbarians Franceses. Argentina will play it’s final Rugby Championship warm-up fixture against the touring French side tomorrow with kick-off scheduled for 6:30pm at La Plata Rugby Club. Changes to the team signifies …

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his list of 23 players for Friday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians at La Plata Rugby Club. The fixture is to be the second of two matches between the teams. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30pm. In relation to the squad announced on Monday …

The French Barbarians side for the second of two matches against Los Pumas has been named. Following Saturday’s 29-22 victory in Rosario the touring French are looking to secure a series victory this Friday at La Plata Rugby Club in the capital of Buenos Aires province. Retaining his place at …

Regular Pumas Nicolás Sánchez and Tomás Lavanini have been added to the squad ahead of Friday’s non-capped international agaist the French Barbarians. The teams are to play the second of two matches with kick-off scheduled for 6:30pm Argentine time. La Plata RC will host the match. Both Sánchez and Lavanini …

Daniel Hourcade’s preparation for the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup hit a rock this afternoon as Los Pumas were defeated 28-22 by the French Barbarians in Rosario. The result and the manner in which both the team and individual players performed raises questions over where the team stands just …

Matías Orlando will not face the French Barbarians this weekend. The Tucumán winger has been forced out with Román Miralles taking his place on the wing. In moving from fullback Miralles’ spot wil be taken by regular starting fullback Joaquín Tuculet. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino had been bracketed for possible selection but is being …

Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed his lineup for Saturday’s non-capped international against the French Barbarians in Rosario. The fixture will be played at Old Resian Club in Argentina’s fourth largest city. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30pm local time. With the French Barbarians’ tour being the final opportunity …

Fabrice Landreau has named his starting side for the first match between the French Barbarians and Argentina on Saturday. His reserves have yet to be decided. The game takes place at the Old Resian Club in Rosario, to be followed by a second next Friday at the La Plata Rugby …

The French press is reporting that Toulon utility back Juan Martín Hernández has is leaving the club to take up a contract with the UAR. The yet to be confirmed transfer has been circulating on French sources but is yet to be confirmed either by the UAR or the player himself. …