Argentines Bautista Stavile, Gerónimo Prisciantelli, Ignacio Mendy and Facundo Cordero were try scorers in the latest round of the United Rugby Championship (URC). The tries came in three different matches. They came at the best possible time as Felipe Contepomi is set to announce his roster for Los Pumas’ training …
Read More »Lautaro Bazán Vélez Leaves Benetton for Sevens Pastures
In a mutual agreement between club and player, Lautaro Bazán Vélez terminated his contract with Benetton Treviso. This brings an end to his time playing for the Italian side in the United Rugby Championship (URC). He will continue his career back with Rugby Sevens. Bazán Vélez made the decision to …
Read More »Pumas Points See Benetton Completing Italian Weekend Double
Benetton and Zebre Parma were both winners this weekend in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Zebre Parma defeated Edinburgh away in Scotland while Benetton defeated Ulster at home in Treviso, Italy. The Italian weekend double featured key performances from Argentines. Pumas scrum-half Gonzalo García was a try scorer and uncapped …
Read More »Puma in Waiting stars in Zebre Parma URC Victory in Scotland
Gerónimo Prisciantelli was named Player of the Match for Zebre Parma on Friday. Zebre Parma were 22-17 winners over Edinburgh in Scotland. The win gives the Italian side completed an historic double as it means that the club has completed consecutive wins outside of Italy for the first time; Zebre …
Read More »Puma Guides Zebre Parma to Historic URC Win in Belfast
Zebre Parma made history in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Sunday. For the first-time in history the Italian side defeated Ulster in Belfast. The 15-14 victory came with a well executed game plan guided by Pumas scrum-half Gonzalo García. El Tucumano was named man of the match. It is welcome news …
Read More »Double Special from Sebastián Cancelliere Sees Glasgow Warriors Home
A try scoring double from Sebastian Cancelliere was pivotal in the Glasgow Warriors’ home win over Connacht on Sunday. The Scottish side downed the Irish province 22-19 in round 10 of the United Rugby Championship (URC). Cancelliere scored two of Glasgow’s three tries. Cancelliere scored one try in each half …
Read More »Argentina’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Selection Radar – ARN Guide
The rookie season of Los Pumas under Felipe Contepomi brought with it on-field progress in terms of results and of the re-shaping the team. Argentina enjoyed unprecedented success in the 2024 Rugby Championship. This article analyses the picture now and who is and is not on Argentina’s selection radar for …
Read More »Puma Hooker In Waiting Scores Match-Winner in Shock Champions Cup Upset
Benetton pulled-off a shock upset win on Saturday. The Italians were 32-25 winners over two-time former European Champions Cup winners La Rochelle. The match-winner was Argentine; uncapped hooker Bautista Bernasconi was a 49th minute replacement. He scored a 66th minute try. Neither side scored again after the conversion. Bernasconi and …
Read More »Quesada Names Italy roster ahead of Six Nations
Italian Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada has confirmed a roster to represent Italy in the 2025 Six Nations. The former Pumas fly half will hold a training camp beginning on Sunday, January 19. Italy will open their Six Nations 2025 campaign away against Scotland on February 01 in Edinburgh. Quesada’s roster …
Read More »Make or Break – 10 Pumas Under Pressure in 2025
2025 may be a make or break year for a number of Argentine players. Felipe Contepomi handed seven players their first test caps in 2024 and more may follow in 2025. His team selections came with less experienced players receiving opportunities across a range of positions. Below is a look …
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