In the final round of the 2026 u20 Rugby Championship, Australia overcame Los Pumitas 32-20 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Australia’s win came thanks to a strong start. Notwithstanding, the octets went the distance with Australia ultimately hanging on after a missed conversion one minute from full-time kept Los Pumitas …
Read More »Los Pumitas humbled in substandard start to u20 Rugby Championship
Los Pumitas were outclassed by the Junior Springboks to start the 2026 u20 Rugby Championship. Argentina’s performance was substandard with South Africa holding a 36-0 half-time lead en route to completing a 48-12 victory at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In a rarity, Los Pumitas played …
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Bermuda were upset away winners over Guyana on Saturday. A bill in Chile’s Camara de Diputadas y Diputados seeks to grant Pablo Lemoine Chilean Nationality. The motion is to award Lemoine for having coached Los Cóndores to successfully qualify for Rugby World Cups 2023 and 2027. A USA Eagle is …
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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 …
Read More »Argentina Roster for 2026 u20 Rugby Championship
Argentina’s roster has been confirmed for the upcoming 2026 u20 Rugby Championship. A 31 man roster has been finalized to compete in Port Elizabeth, South Africa from April 27 to May 09. Los Pumitas will face the u20 teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. FIXTURES – U20 …
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Following confirmations that Argentina’s bid to host Rugby World Cup 2035 now official, World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin visited the Casa Rosada, River Plate Stadium and met with Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 in addition to the UAR. Morocco have appointed Pumas great, Juan Imhoff as Men’s 7’s Head Coach. This weekend’s …
Read More »Argentine Prop Tomás Rapetti on his way to Toulouse
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 …
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