Wallabies in Jujuy: Australia Beat Argentina 27-21
Wallabies in Jujuy: Australia beat Argentina 27-21 at the Estadio 23 de Agosto. Tom Hooper sealed it after Los Pumas closed to a point. Series 1-0.
Wallabies in Jujuy: Australia beat Argentina 27-21 at the Estadio 23 de Agosto. Tom Hooper sealed it after Los Pumas closed to a point. Series 1-0.
Springboks second test: South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to level Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 1-1. Du Toit captained on his 100th cap.
The Los Pumas squad for Australia contains 12 players from British clubs — four from Harlequins alone. With no Rugby Championship in 2026, Argentina had no right to any of them.
All Blacks vs Springboks first test: New Zealand won 33-16 at Ellis Park, scoring five tries as South Africa finished with 13 men. Series lead 1-0.
USA edged Argentina XV 25-24 in Fort Lauderdale — four tries from the uncapped Pumas squad, a last-gasp USA defence, and a one-point result that tells you everything about where Argentine rugby depth is heading.
Australia crushed Japan 56-17 in Townsville with eight tries and 35 unanswered second-half points. Les Kiss has his Wallabies firing — and they arrive in Jujuy on 29 August.
Australia demolished Japan 56-17 in Townsville with eight tries, redeeming their shaky 35-32 first-test win. Les Kiss’s Wallabies now head to Jujuy on 29 August to face Argentina.
Seven yellow cards in England vs Argentina. Accusations of bias in NZ vs Italy. Confusion over red card rules all season. Are rugby referees ruining the game — or are the laws the real problem?
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry between the All Blacks and Springboks is the biggest series in world rugby right now. But Argentina are more involved than you think — Kolisi got hurt in Buenos Aires, and Los Pumas haven’t faced New Zealand in 12 years.
The Nations Championship 2026 squads for Argentina’s November opponents will define whether Los Pumas can reach the Twickenham final. After a 1-2 record in the July window — beating Wales, losing to Scotland and England — Argentina travel to Europe in November facing Ireland, Italy and France in three consecutive away Tests. Here’s what each squad brings and what Argentina need to prepare for. Argentina — Los Pumas Squad Assessment The July window gave clear signals about this squad’s strengths and areas to fix before November. What’s working: Pablo Petti reaching 100 caps against Wales was more than a milestone — it reflected the reliability he brings to the lineout. That set-piece platform has been Argentina’s most consistent asset in July. Bautista Oviedo was the standout performer of the window, his ruck work directly freeing the nine to control tempo. The return of Marcos Kremer after missing the Scotland match restored the physical balance in the loose forwards that Argentina need in European conditions. What needs fixing: The aerial game. Argentina lost the kick-chase battle against Scotland and it wasn’t resolved against Wales either. France in particular will target this relentlessly at the Stade de France. The maul defence inside the 25-yard zone — which cost Argentina against Scotland — will be tested again by Ireland’s powerful driving lineout. For the full July analysis, read our Argentina Nations Championship 2026 November tour preview. Ireland — The Hardest Test Ireland arrive at the Nations Championship 2026 as the top-ranked northern hemisphere nation and the most complete team Argentina will face in November. Their squad is built on the same structures that have made them the dominant force in Six Nations rugby for the past three seasons. Key…