Rugby union Argentina give Cheika debut victory over Scotland Yesterdat 17:27 Michael Cheika's tenure got off to a perfect start on Saturday as the Pumas beat Scotland 26-18 in San Salvador de Jujuy in their first home match in almost three years.
RUGBY Globetrotter Cheika looking to revitalise Argentina 01-07-2022 09:49 Former Australia coach Michael Cheika takes charge of Argentina for the first time on Saturday when Scotland visit the northern city of San Salvador de Jujuy.
Rugby Argentina shock Fiji to win Vancouver Sevens 18-04-2022 16:02 Marcos Moneta and Felipe Del Mestre scored two tries apiece for Argentina in an emotional triumph over Fiji to win the Vancouver leg of the World Rugby Sevens.
Death of Federico Martín Aramburú Frenchman charged for murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburú 01-04-2022 19:03 French ex-soldier charged with murder of ex-Pumas rugby star Federico Martín Aramburú.
Death of Federico Martín Aramburú Main suspect in killing of ex-Pumas star Aramburú detained in Paris 31-03-2022 20:23 French far-right militant accused of killing former Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburu taken into police custody.
CRIME & SECURITY Police arrest suspected killers of ex-Pumas rugby star Aramburú 23-03-2022 14:24 Ex-Argentina star was killed last Saturday after he and friends became embroiled in dispute at a café in Paris.
SHOCK MURDER Ex-rugby star Aramburú shot and killed in Paris 19-03-2022 19:01 Ex-Pumas star Federico Martín Aramburú killed in Paris early Saturday in a drive-by shooting following a dispute in a bar.
RUGBY Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup 13-03-2022 17:03 Australian coach Michael Cheika confirmed as new boss of the Pumas, Argentina's national rugby union team.
NATIONAL TEAM COACH QUITS Argentina rugby coach Ledesma quits, says 'end of cycle' 09-02-2022 20:56 Pumas coach Mario Ledesma announces he is quitting his job for personal reasons, missing out on the chance to lead the team at the 2023 World Cup in France.
RUGBY Ex-skipper Matera returns for Pumas November Tests 22-10-2021 02:14 Ex-Pumas captain Pablo Matera named in Argentina's squad for November's Tests in Europe after missing their last game due to a ban over breaking Covid-19 rules.
COURTS Fernando Báez Sosa murder trial delayed until early 2023 21-10-2021 14:02 Eight rugby players accused of the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, the 20-year-old law student beaten to death near a Villa Gesell night club in January 2020, will not stand trial until early 2023 after court says it has “no room in the timetable.” by Leonardo Nieva
RUGBY Players need rest, says Pumas coach Ledesma 04-10-2021 13:07 Exhausted Pumas squad needs rest after playing for almost 12 months straight, coach Mario Ledesma said after Saturday's 32-17 Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies.
COVID RUGBY BAN Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach 01-10-2021 01:25 Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says six players barred from their clash on Saturday against the Wallabies after breaking coronavirus regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends, adding: "The rules were clear."
RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach 30-09-2021 16:10 Argentina's Rugby Championship clash with Australia was thrown into chaos Thursday after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus restrictions with an unauthorised trip to a health retreat.
Rugby Australia pursue three in a row against wounded Pumas 23-09-2021 13:30 Los Pumas and coach Mario Ledesma are under mounting pressure after four straight defeats, scoring just two tries while conceding 136 points.
RUGBY Dominant New Zealand overwhelm Argentina in Rugby Championship 12-09-2021 09:29 Pumas produce a heroic defensive effort that included more than 200 tackles but rampant New Zealand stroll to easy win.
TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS Argentina’s Rugby Sevens team seals bronze with win over Britain 28-07-2021 12:13 First medal of the Olympics for Argentina, as Pumas seal third place in Tokyo 2020 Rugby Sevens event.
OLYMPICS Moneta brace fires Pumas past Springboks into Fiji sevens semi-final 27-07-2021 11:37 Speedster Marco Moneta fired five-man Argentina to a nail-biting 19-14 victory over South Africa on Tuesday to set up a rugby sevens semi-final against defending Olympic champions Fiji.
RUGBY Pumas skipper Matera to join Super Rugby's Crusaders 30-04-2021 12:09 Argentina captain Pablo Matera will play Super Rugby next year with New Zealand heavyweights the Canterbury Crusaders, the Christchurch-based club said Friday.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Under-fire Pumas pay low-key tribute to Maradona 06-12-2020 17:12 The Pumas paid an on-field tribute to Diego Maradona Saturday, with the national rugby team wearing No. 10 on the sleeve of their jerseys after being slammed for not doing enough to honour the late football legend.
RUGBY Battling Pumas put scandal to one side as they claim draw with Australia 06-12-2020 17:12 Pumas play out 16-16 draw with Wallabies, ensuring Argentina finishes second in Tri Nations tournament.
RUGBY From ‘unacceptable’ to ‘great men’ – Racism scandal engulfs Pumas 05-12-2020 08:37 Just weeks ago, Argentina’s national rugby team was riding high after bagging its first ever win over New Zealand. Now the Pumas are gripped by a racism scandal that threatens to cast a dark shadow over the game.
RUGBY Pumas dump rugby captain Matera, two other players over xenophobic posts 01-12-2020 00:08 Argentina rugby skipper Pablo Matera was stripped of the captaincy and suspended over "discriminatory and xenophobic" tweets on Tuesday. Two other players, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, were also punished.
Rugby: Tri Nations All Blacks bounce back to crush grieving Pumas 29-11-2020 08:19 Argentina, playing just days after the death of football legend Diego Maradona, lacked cohesion after making 10 changes to side for clash against New Zealand, who were seeking revenge.
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song 29-11-2020 08:12 On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports, leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid tribute to the Argentine football great.
RUGBY Gutsy Argentina claw back to earn draw with Australia 21-11-2020 10:30 A courageous Pumas side battled back to earn a dramatic 15-15 Tri Nations draw with Australia Saturday and reinforce their credentials after an epic win against the All Blacks last week.
RUGBY Cheika factor at play as Pumas, fresh from All Blacks win, eye Australia upset 19-11-2020 12:24 Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika could come back to haunt his old team on Saturday as he tries to help Pumas pull off their second straight upset after last week's stunning win over New Zealand.
RUGBY Pumas revel in All Blacks shock after emotional virus-hit journey 15-11-2020 07:48 Argentina into Saturday's Tri Nations clash in Sydney having not played a Test in 13 months, while enduring coronavirus lockdowns in their homeland and in neighbouring Uruguay before quarantining for two weeks in Australia.
PUMAS MAKE HISTORY Pumas stun All Blacks, record first-ever win over New Zealand 14-11-2020 07:44 Mario Ledesma's side were given virtually no chance ahead of the Tri Nations match in Sydney after the coronavirus hindered their preparations to just two low-key practice games. But in their first Test since the World Cup last year, they pulled off a miracle.
International rugby Gutsy Pumas endure 'epic adventure' to play in Tri Nations 28-10-2020 07:57 Argentina's build-up for the Tri Nations has been hellish, with months of coronavirus bubbles and lockdowns, players testing positive for Covid-19 and a lack of match-time badly hampering preparations.
RUGBY Argentine rugby facing uncertain future, says Ledesma 26-10-2020 08:19 Argentina's fate as a Rugby Championship nation is uncertain and the Jaguares' slot in Super Rugby is at risk, Pumas coach Mario Ledesma admitted Friday.
Global pandemic Six Pumas players test positive for Covid-19 06-09-2020 15:59 Players are asymptomatic and have been placed in managed isolation, the Argentina Rugby Union said in a statement Friday.
RUGBY Super Rugby goes from world's best to unholy mess 18-08-2020 08:24 The clock is ticking ever louder as power-brokers squabble over ways to save Super Rugby, after the coronavirus pushed the once admired southern hemisphere competition to the verge of collapse.