Person: Santiago Phelan

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Pumas call on young guns for visit of Ireland

Ireland’s two-Test tour of Argentina next month looks significantly less daunting after their South American hosts revealed a squad yesterday that is devoid of their big-name players.

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Argentina rugby coach Phelan steps down

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Time for the complete performance

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Phelan: Time for Pumas to grow up

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Pumas star Figallo gets three-week ban

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Injuries dog Pumas ahead of Aviva Test

Hernandez returns for Ireland Test

Argentinian head coach Santiago Phelan has recalled star back Juan Martin Hernandez to his squad ahead of the Pumas visit to the Aviva Stadium on Satruday (5.30pm).

Sun, 18 Nov, 2012

Bashed by Springbok behemoths, now Pumas ready to pounce

AT least we were spared the usual platitudes that opposing international coaches have heaped on successive Irish teams over the years, praising our passion and commitment in defeat.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Contepomi fit to face Scotland

Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi is set to return from injury for the must-win World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland in Wellington on Sunday.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Scotland prepare to give Argentina the boot

Scotland today entered the thick of the World Cup action after arriving in Wellington, where they will bid to qualify for the knockout stages with victory over Argentina.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011

Pumas shuffle the backs

ARGENTINA coach Santiago Phelan has been forced to juggle his back division for the World Cup clash with Romania in Invercargill on Saturday.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Pumas turn to former London Irish centre

Argentina have brought Gonzalo Tiesi into a full-strength side for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against England.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011

Hernandez out of Argentina World Cup squad

Argentina utility back Juan Martin Hernandez will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to recover in time from a right knee injury.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2011

Injured Hernandez targets World Cup return

Star Argentina back Juan Martin Hernandez has vowed to “do the impossible” and play at the World Cup later this year.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2011

Three changes for Pumas as Ireland get injury boost

ON a day when several of Ireland’s injury problems cleared up, Argentina named their team for battle at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday two days earlier than expected.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2010

Contepomi leads strong Pumas side for Ireland clash

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made three changes to his starting line-up, from the side that lost 15-9 in Paris last weekend, to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. (kick-off 2.30pm)

Wed, 24 Nov, 2010

McNaughton defends Ireland’s bruising schedule

IT WILL be a case of once more unto the breach this weekend for Ireland’s willing but weary troops after three weekends spent facing some of the most bruising opponents world rugby has to offer.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2010

Contepomi in Pumas party

Toulon centre Felipe Contepomi has returned to the Argentina squad for the Pumas’ Tests against Scotland and France.

Thu, 20 May, 2010

Pumas refuse to take Gatland bait

ARGENTINA have made a diplomatic response after Wales boss Warren Gatland questioned the Pumas’ unofficial status as world rugby’s most revered scrummagers.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2009

Forward-thinking Pumas hopes dented

ARGENTINA will unleash a formidable forward pack but unfamiliar back division against England this weekend, after suffering injuries to their key playmakers.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2009

France rely on David for clash with Springboks

YANN DAVID will earn just his second cap for France in Friday’s Test against world champions South Africa.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2009

O'Driscoll: We won't be bullied

Brian O’Driscoll revealed Ireland refused to be intimidated by Argentina in today’s 17-3 victory after being criticised for their capitulation to New Zealand.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2008

Argentina captain wants to finish on a high

Argentina’s stand-in captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe has demanded his Pumas end their European tour on a triumphant note against Ireland tomorrow.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

Pumas make five changes for Ireland

ARGENTINA coach Santiago Phelan has made five changes to his starting XV for tomorrow’s Test against Ireland at Croke Park.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

Five changes for Pumas

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday‘s Test against Ireland at Croke Park.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2008

Contepomi out of Argentina team

ARGENTINA captain Felipe Contepomi will miss the Test against Ireland because of an infection.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2008

Pumas end losing streak

Italy 14 Argentina 22

Sat, 15 Nov, 2008

Argentina's Roncero likely to be out for Ireland clash

Argentina's Rodrigo Roncero should not be available to play against Ireland at Croke Park in two weeks time.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2008

Pumas target Tri-Nations

Argentina are hoping to compete in the 2011 Tri-Nations, the country’s governing body confirmed today.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2008

Hernandez in Pumas squad

Juan Martin Hernandez has been included in the Argentina squad for next month’s tour of Europe after recovering from a hand injury.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

Contepomi joy at Pumas captaincy

Felipe Contepomi is delighted at being named the new Argentina captain following Agustin Pichot’s international retirement.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2008

Phelan captains Argentina for Romania clash

Flanker Santiago Phelan becomes Argentina’s third different World Cup captain today for the Pool A clash against Romania.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003

Romania skipper still reeling

Romanian skipper Romeo Gontineac has admitted his team must get their heads sorted if they are to stand any chance of shocking Argentina at Aussie Stadium tomorrow.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2003

Phelan handed Pumas captaincy

Flanker Santiago Phelan will become Argentina’s third different World Cup captain on Wednesday.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2003

Puma's Corleto gets the go-ahead

Argentina coaches Marcelo Loffreda and Daniel Baetti have included full-back Ignacio Corleto in the line-up to play Australia in the Rugby World Cup opening match on Friday.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2003

Argentina call on Mendez

Argentinian coach Marcelo Loffreda had a surprise at Villa Pamphili when he announced the Puma side to play Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002