History has been made. For the first time ever, Argentina won the Hong Kong 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s did so by going unbeaten at the tournament in the special administrative region of China. The special day for Argentine rugby was also a double celebration for the Americas as Canada’s Women …
Read More »No Shortage of Points in Cobras Home Defeat against Yacare
There was no shortage of points in the Saturday showdown in São Paulo state. Hosts Os Cobras and visitors Yacare both claimed bonus points in a contest won 38-31 by the Paraguayan-based Super Rugby Americas franchise. With the five competition points secured, Yacare jump from 6th to 4th, overtaking Argentine …
Read More »Pampas Win Roller Coaster Battle against Selknam in Santiago
Los Pampas won a roller coaster match against Selknam in Santiago del Chile. Played on Saturday afternoon, a frantic opening quarter saw the teams both coring two tries. The home side was the better team in the first half but the visitors clicked in the second half to win 31-26. …
Read More »Unbeaten Argentina Advance to Final Four in Hong Kong
Los Pumas booked their spot in the Semi Finals of the 2025 Hong Kong 7’s. The unbeaten Argentina won their pool by following up their Day One wins over the USA and Ireland by defeating Fiji in pool play on Day Two and then Ireland in the Quarter Finals. The …
Read More »Argentina Scintillate on Day One of 2025 Hong Kong 7’s
Argentina played scintillating rugby on the opening day of the 2025 Hong Kong 7’s. Played at the new Kai Tak Stadium, Los Pumas 7’s were on fire; the South Americans racked up two huge wins. The Americas’ other Men’s competitors did not perform so well while there were mixed results …
Read More »Lions vs Pumas 2005 and 2025: Argentina’s Rugby Transformation
A lot has happened during the two decades in between the British & Irish Lions’ home matches against Argentina. The then and the now illustrate just how far Argentine Rugby has come from 2005 to 2025. The progress has enabled Argentina to remain a critical country in the global game …
Read More »Newcomers Tarucas Upset Champions Dogos on the Road
History was made in Córdoba, Argentina on Monday. Los Tarucas came out on top as 22-20 winners of the first ever Córdoba vs Tucumán professional rugby match. The match was a dream contest for scrum lovers; both teams won penalties while defending scrums meters out from their own try zone. …
Read More »Pumas Tries Light Up Pro Leagues
Pumas tries lit up European professional leagues this past weekend. In a positive sign ahead of the international season, Argentines ran tries in the Japan League One, the French Top 14 and the United Rugby Championship (URC). Pablo Matera scored in Japan this past weekend. He did so for Mie …
Read More »New Zealand and Argentina Mourn the Passing of Alex Wyllie
New Zealand and Argentina rugby are in mourning. Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie past away on Saturday at the age of 80. He coached two countries at Rugby World Cups: New Zealand in 1991 and Argentina in 1999. Wyllie coached New Zealand in 64 test matches from 1988 to 1991 and coached …
Read More »The Performance of Juan Ignacio Brex as Italian Captain vs Ireland
Juan Ignacio Brex captained Italy against Ireland in the final round of the 2025 Six Nations. How did he perform? The following video, put together by Periodismo Rugby looks into his play in the match against Ireland. Brex is the third Argentine to lead Italy in a Six Nations …
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