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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United Rugby Championship (URC) Benetton have announced the recruitment of an uncapped prop from Argentina. The Italian club will be the first foreign experience for Matías Medrano. The loose-head prop from Buenos Aires replaces Thomas Gallo who is joining Lyon in the Top 14 from next season. Medrano will make …
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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 …
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Former Italian center, Gonzalo García is now Head Coach of Old Mackayans in Chile. Spanish won’t be a problem as he is Argentine born and raised. 18 players from Canada’s 2025 Rugby World Cup roster are in the 30-women roster for the Pacific Four. Canadian capped fly half Shane O’Leary …
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A DHL Stormers XXIII took a dominant 45-14 win over the visiting Seattle Seawolves at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday. The home side outscored their guests nine tries to two, with a halftime score of 17-7. It was the first runout of the preseason for the Major League …
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Ignacio Mendy is shining bright for Benetton. The Argentine winger looks to be playing his way into amassing further caps in 2026. Weeks after featuring Felipe Contepomi’s first training camp for the year, Mendy was a try-scorer for Benetton against the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Benetton went …
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Thomas Gallo has completed a move from the United Rugby Championship (URC) to the Top 14. He has signed a four-year-deal with Lyon starting next season. Former Pumas prop Enrique Pieretto has also secured his future in France. Pieretto returns from the URC to the Pro D2 in a move …
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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 …
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International rugby takes on a new shape on Friday as the Italy XV play host to Chile. The uncapped fixture sees the Italian next-of-XV playing against the Chilean test team. It is the first such meeting and comes several months after the historic first-ever Italy vs Chile test match. Friday’s …
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Benetton have announced the signing of Patagonian prop, Gonzalo Hughes. The Italian club has signed the 27-year-old on a two year deal from July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2028. It marks a return to Italy for the Argentine prop but a first time playing for an elite team. Hughes …
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