#Pumas
# pumas - Friday 3 November, 2017
Struggling Argentina face 'difficult' November Tests
The Pumas will face England and Italy as well as Joe Schmidt’s Ireland.
# pumas - Thursday 28 September, 2017
All Black locks get a rest even with title on the line in Buenos Aires
While most countries would be sending out their best, most experienced side, New Zealand are building depth for the 2019 World Cup.
# pumas - Wednesday 6 September, 2017
Milner-Skudder gets first start since World Cup final as All Blacks make wholesale changes
New Zealand take on Argentina in New Plymouth on Saturday.
# pumas - Sunday 11 June, 2017
Solomona turns from villain to deliver late heroics for England in Argentina
The league convert had looked suspect for some of England’s concessions, but bounced off tacklers to deliver a dramatic win for Eddie Jones’ side.
# pumas - Thursday 29 September, 2016
Magic Damian McKenzie in line for All Black debut in Argentina
The Chiefs back is among the replacements for Saturday night’s clash in Buenos Aires.
# pumas - Tuesday 5 April, 2016
Wallabies and Pumas to play Rugby Championship game in the wrong hemisphere
Australia have a seriously tough travel schedule ahead of them.
# pumas - Friday 30 October, 2015
Springboks claim third in World Cup as greats of the game wave goodbye
Argentina attacked as ambitiously as ever but couldn’t find the finishes they needed.
# pumas - Sunday 25 October, 2015
They broke Irish hearts, but the Pumas have been a joy in this World Cup
Head coach Daniel Hourcade says he has no regrets about the way Argentina played.
# pumas - Saturday 24 October, 2015
'He was crawling through the middle and I was thinking, 'what is this guy doing?'
Former Pumas hooker Mario Ledesma has transformed the Australian scrum.
# pumas - Thursday 22 October, 2015
'New generation of young and fearless Pumas have taken this World Cup by storm'
Argentina’s attacking evolution has been fascinating to watch, writes Rory Keane.
# pumas - Sunday 18 October, 2015
Hard to begrudge the brilliant Pumas their World Cup semi-final spot
Argentina swatted Ireland aside to move into the last four.
Ireland fans are planning a fifth-minute ovation for Paul O'Connell today
What do you think of the idea? We may have helped it along.
# pumas - Saturday 17 October, 2015
Analysis: Ireland's rucking a cause for optimism against Pumas
Joe Schmidt’s men were ferocious at the ruck last weekend against the French.
# pumas - Friday 16 October, 2015
Argentina make 10 changes as frontliners return for Ireland clash
Daniel Hourcade had named a powerful, pace XV for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Jonathan Sexton fit enough for inclusion in Ireland’s starting XV to face Argentina
Keith Earls will also strap up an injury and head into battle at the Millennium Stadium this Sunday.
# pumas - Wednesday 14 October, 2015
5 times Ireland v Argentina was too much to handle
Keep your fingernails long for Sunday, you’ll probably need to chew on them.
# pumas - Tuesday 13 October, 2015
One of Argentina's key men will miss the Ireland game because of a one-week ban
Marcelo Bosch can get the feet up with Seanie this weekend.
# pumas - Monday 12 October, 2015
Schmidt looks towards World Cup quarter against 'incredibly good' Pumas
The Ireland head coach has been impressed by Argentina’s exciting backs.
# pumas - Tuesday 7 April, 2015
Munster won't be signing this Argentinian transfer target
Agustín Creevy has agreed to join Argentina’s new Super Rugby franchise next season.
# pumas - Sunday 23 November, 2014
Four drop goals help Argentina to upset Saint-André's France in Paris
Ireland’s World Cup opponents were tactically out-thought in the French capital.
# pumas - Saturday 13 September, 2014
Pumas still await their first Rugby Championship win as Aussies edge them Down Under
A late rally from the Argentines ensured a nervy finale for the Wallabies.
# pumas - Friday 12 September, 2014
Pumas feel they have what it takes to spring a surprise against the Aussies
After 3 seasons of competing in the southern hemisphere championship, Argentina are still to win a game.
# pumas - Thursday 12 June, 2014
McFadden handed Ireland's 13 shirt as Schmidt makes eight changes
Noel Reid, Rob Herring and James Cronin could make their debuts from the bench against Argentina.
# pumas - Wednesday 11 June, 2014
'Argentina rattled us a bit at the breakdown' - Ireland lock Henderson
The 22-year-old was one of the stand-out individuals last weekend in Resistencia.
# pumas - Friday 6 June, 2014
What kind of Argentina team will Ireland be facing tomorrow in Chaco?
We’ve examined Los Pumas’ starting side ahead of their clash with Joe Schmidt’s men.
# pumas - Monday 19 May, 2014
Schmidt juggling player management and depth chart for Argentina Tests
The Ireland coach has opted to rest four key players while aiming to increase competition for places.
Sexton and Zebo included in Ireland squad for Argentina Tests, D'Arcy and Madigan miss out
Tommy Bowe and Sean O’Brien also miss out as Schmidt calls upon Felix Jones, Robbie Diack, James Cronin, Rob Herring and Kieran Marmion.
# pumas - Thursday 16 January, 2014
Venues confirmed for Ireland's summer tour of Argentina
The two Test matches will take place in the northern cities of Resistencia and Tucumán .
# pumas - Tuesday 3 December, 2013
Same again? NZ’s Jo’Burg visit to provide Rugby Championship climax in 2014
The last meeting between the sides made for an all-time classic.
# pumas - Saturday 14 September, 2013
Australia cling on to defy Argentina and snap losing streak
Missed penalties and poor scrummaging had the Wallabies on the brink over another costly defeat.
# pumas - Wednesday 11 September, 2013
Genia dropped as Australia look to arrest slide
Argentina have made five changes for Saturday’s Test in Perth.
# pumas - Saturday 24 August, 2013
Narrow win for unimpressive South Africa in Rugby Championship
The Boks came from behind at the half to secure a hard-fought win.
# pumas - Sunday 18 August, 2013
'This was Ruan Pienaar's best performance since I started coaching him' says Meyer
South Africa annihilated Argentina 73-13 in their Rugby Championship opener.
# pumas - Monday 10 December, 2012
'Preparations were perfect, everything else was a bit of a disaster' - Best on RWC '07
The former Ireland flanker played his final match in the pool stage elimination by Argentina.
# pumas - Monday 26 November, 2012
Opinion: Club mentality and ref management made Ireland a different beast
Declan Kidney’s squad rediscovered what makes them hungry to win, but the game-plan was made to suit more than just the players.
# pumas - Sunday 25 November, 2012
'We won't get over-excited': Coach and captain thankful for fine margins
Jamie Heaslip says the winning scoreline flattered Ireland, while Declan Kidney nodded to a game-plan that finally ‘clicked’.
Irish camp trust citing commissioner to deal with alleged Puma 'eye-gouging'
TV footage from yesterday’s game appeared to show contact being made with Peter O’Mahony’s eye.
# pumas - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Ecstatic Gilroy set for 6 Nations role after grabbing opportunity with both hands
Donnacha Ryan picked up the official man of the match award for an excellent outing at lock.
Declan Kidney hails 'great day' for Ireland after Argentina blow-out
The Irish coach was delighted with the effort of his pack and international newcomers Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy.






