Tomás Rapetti is the latest Argentine player continuing his career in France. The uncapped tight head prop confirmed that he is joining giants Toulouse. The signing sees the current Argentine u20’s players making the move from Super Rugby Americas to the Top 14. CAREER – TOMÁS RAPETTI The 20-year-old Tomás …
Read More »Argentina Let Down by Defense against Australia at u20 Rugby Championship
Los Pumitas played some good rugby with ball in hand against Australia on Sunday. However, the Junior Wallabies came out on top with a 40-36 victory. The result ends the u20 Rugby Championship for both teams. The tournament concludes later on in the day with South Africa hosting New Zealand. …
Read More »New Zealand Humble and Dismantle Los Pumitas in u20 Championship
Argentina’s u20 Rugby Championship campaign went from bad to worse on Tuesday. New Zealand humbled and dismantled Los Pumitas in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The 75-21 defeat sees Argentina winless and stranded at bottom of the table after two rounds. In their opening match, Argentina blew a 20-15 halftime lead …
Read More »Argentina Fall Short against South Africa in u20 Rugby Championship
Argentina had opportunities but ultimately fell short against South Africa on Thursday. The clash between the u20 teams saw the home side winning 36-25 in Port Elizabeth. The South African victory came despite Argentina having held a 20-15 lead at half-time. Los Pumitas enjoyed a solid opening half. Consecutive lineout …
Read More »Argentina Roster for 2025 u20 Rugby Championship
Argentina has finalized a 31-man roster for the 2025 u20 Rugby Championship. The second annual edition of the competition will take-place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in May. The Four Nations tournament will include Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and hosts South Africa. Coached by former Pumas scrum-half Nicolás Fernández Miranda, …
Read More »Fixtures for 2025 u20 Rugby Championship
The fixtures for the 2025 u20 Rugby Championship have been finalized. The u20 teams from Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will compete over three match dates. The entirety of the competition will be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Argentina will open against …
Read More »Bristol Bears sign uncapped Argentine Fullback Benjamín Elizalde
The Bristol Bears have signed Benjamín Elizalde from Argentina. The fullback joins the English Premiership side after impressing for Argentina at the World Rugby u20 Championship. He played in all matches for Los Pumitas who finished 5th. Elizalde follows his captain Efraín Elías in departing Argentina for Europe. After playing …
Read More »Toulouse sign Efraín Elías from Dogos
Efraín Elías will continue his career in France. Reports from Argentina confirm that Elías has everything agreed upon to transfer from Dogos to Toulouse. The move comes on the back of Elías and Los Dogos winning the Super Rugby Americas (SRA) 2024 Final. Elías played N8 for Los Dogos in …
Read More »Argentina Name Competitive Roster for 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship
Argentina has confirmed a 30-man roster for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship. Los Pumita will be the Americas only representative in the annual tournament to determine the World Champion at Junior level. Coached by former Pumas flanker, Álvaro Galindo, the roster comes together on the back of the recent …
Read More »Argentina and South Africa play out Rugby Championship u20 Slobberknocker
South Africa slotted a penalty with time expired to defeat Argentina 30-28 on Sunday in Australia. The result means that the Junior Springboks finished second and Los Pumitas third in the inaugural Rugby Championship u20. The contest between South Africa and Argentina was played on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. The Springboks …
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