Argentina

Albornoz Banned Four Matches for Intimidating Angus Gardner

World Rugby has suspended Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz for four matches after he admitted intimidatory conduct towards referee Angus Gardner following the Pumas' 31-24 Nations Championship defeat by England. He misses Saturday's Springboks Test and both Australia fixtures.

Rugby Union · 8/5/2026

Erasmus Reboots 13 as Kolisi and Etzebeth Return in Buenos Aires

Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes and named an entirely new pack for Saturday's Test against Argentina, handing Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu their first minutes back before the All Blacks series.

Rugby Union · 8/5/2026

Kolisi and Etzebeth Back as Erasmus Names 26 for Buenos Aires

Rassie Erasmus has recalled five injured Springboks including Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth for next Saturday's Test against Argentina, while resting Cheslin Kolbe and three others for the All Blacks tour.

Rugby Union · 8/1/2026

Contepomi Bloods 10 Uncapped Pumas as Boks Come to Buenos Aires

Felipe Contepomi has picked 10 uncapped players in a 34-man Argentina squad for August Tests against South Africa and Australia, with Julian Montoya and Tomas Albornoz both banned after the England fallout.

Rugby Union · 7/31/2026

Albornoz Becomes First Charged Under World Rugby Ref-Abuse Rule

Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz is the first player charged under World Rugby's new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process after confronting referee Angus Gardner in the Pumas' loss to England.

Rugby Union · 7/25/2026

Erasmus Recalls Big Guns as Boks Split Squad for All Blacks

The Springboks coach has recalled Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard and divided his squad in two as South Africa prepare for Argentina and a four-Test tour by the All Blacks.

Rugby Union · 7/23/2026

Contepomi Storms Out After England's 13 Men Hold Off Pumas

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his press conference accusing England of a 'lack of respect' after a 31-24 defeat decided by an 83rd-minute TMO call, with England finishing on 13 men.

Rugby Union · 7/19/2026

George Ready to Walk England Off Over Racism in Argentina Test

England captain Jamie George says his players are prepared to walk off the pitch in Argentina if racially abused again, after World Rugby confirmed a discrimination incident on the 2025 tour.

Rugby Union · 7/17/2026

England Brave World Cup-Crazed Buenos Aires for Pumas Test

England relocated their Buenos Aires hotel to escape Argentina's World Cup celebrations, but face a far sterner test on the field against a fired-up Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero.

Rugby Union · 7/17/2026

Borthwick Backs Pollock as Buenos Aires Antics Stir Debate

Henry Pollock has become the player opposition crowds love to hate, and fresh footage of the England flanker gesturing at Argentina fans from the team bus in Buenos Aires has reignited the debate over his provocative persona. Steve Borthwick continues to back him.

Rugby Union · 7/16/2026