The alarm bells will be ringing at UAR headquarters with confirmation of an injury to Thomas Gallo. Benetton Rugby released a medical report explaining that the Pumas loose head prop suffered an injury while playing for the Italian club against the Exeter Chiefs in the European Challenge Cup. Gallo’s injury …
Read More »Newcastle Red Bulls sign Puma Benjamín Elizalde from Bristol Bears
The Newcastle Red Bulls have unveiled the signing of a Puma. Benjamín Elizalde will join the club mid-year on a two-year deal. Elizalde sill do so from the Bristol Bears after completing his second season in the English Premiership with the West Country. The 21-year-old from Salta is a utility …
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Stade Français N8 Juan Martín Scelzo has his sights set on becoming a Puma like his father. Juan Martín Scelzo is eligible for four teams who will play at Rugby World Cup 2027: Argentina, France, Italy and Spain. Dragons prop, Puma Rodrigo Martínez is now a qualified lawyer. Fellow Pumas …
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Former Puma Facundo Bosch played in customized rugby boots for Bayonne vs La Rochelle. They were designed by two young cancer patients. 2025 rookie Pumas fullback, Benjamín Elizalde is rumored to be joining Newcastle Red Bulls from Bristol. The Canadian prairies have won big with allocation of matches for the …
Read More »2026 Pumas Seek Solutions to Injury Crisis
Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas have been dealt an injury crisis before the Americas #1 team have played a minute of test rugby in 2026. A trio of starting, and world class players, are sidelined with long-term injuries and all have undergone surgery. ARGENTINA INJURIES – OUT OF JULY First choice …
Read More »World Rugby Nations Cup Fixtures Coming to Americas in July
The World Rugby Nations Cup will be played in the Americas in July. A total of 18 test matches will take-place with half of them in South America and half in North America. The tournament will contain twelve teams, all of whom will compete at Rugby World Cup 2027 in …
Read More »Argentina Rugby Fixtures 2026
Argentina has ten rugby fixtures scheduled for 2026. The test matches will be a combination of Nations Championship games, a home series and a friendly. The first six of the confirmed matches will all be played in Argentina. Los Pumas will open 2026 with three home matches in July. Felipe …
Read More »Argentina Lose Enforcer for 2026
Los Pumas have suffered a significant set-back for 2026. Enforcer, Pedro Rubiolo is out injured for a lengthly period. Rubiolo had been playing for the Bristol Bears with an injury but has now undergone surgery and is out for the season. The recovery following the surgery means that Rubiolo will …
Read More »Argentina Roster for 2026 Takes Shape
Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …
Read More »Monumental Argentina Rugby Wins
Argentina has recorded monumental rugby wins. The South Americans registered their first win over New Zealand in 2020. It meant that they have beaten every Tier 1 country. Additional wins have followed which mean Los Pumas have beaten all rugby test opponents on multiple occasions. The 2024 team, captained by …
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