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Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 11

Pablo Matera joins youthful bench in Pumas team for Wallabies rematch

Felipe Contepomi has shifted some significant firepower to the bench unit after his Pumas surrendered a 21-7 lead last weekend in Townsville.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Contepomi on Schmidt: 'He'll have a trick or two, or three, under his sleeve'

Felipe Contepomi studied to become a doctor while playing rugby in Ireland, but admits the thought of coaching against his old mate Joe Schmidt is a daunting task.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Felipe Contepomi names two Test debutants on bench for Wallabies

Los Pumas have injected more experience into their starting XV for their round three Rugby Championship fixture against the Wallabies in Townsville.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 21

Los Pumas make two changes in team for All Blacks rematch

Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi has named a nearly identical matchday 23 from round one of the Rugby Championship to lift their game in round two, with just two changes made for the Buenos Aires contest.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 14

Los Pumas boosted by returning Top 14 stars for All Blacks bout

Felipe Contepomi has named his team for round one of the Rugby Championship, when his Pumas will host New Zealand in Cordoba.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 5

Mystery surrounds Los Pumas after cutting veterans ahead of All Blacks

Felipe Contepomi named his first Rugby Championship squad for the first two tests, at home, against the All Blacks.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 4

Nine rookies named in Los Pumas' Rugby Championship squad

Felipe Contepomi has named a youth-infused 34-man Argentina squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, with their campaign opener coming at home against New Zealand on August 16.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 10

Contepomi makes 7 changes as Pumas look to bite back against England

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made six changes from the side that lost to England 35-12 for their rematch this weekend in San Juan. 

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 4

Argentina change six for England from victorious XV over the Lions

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made six changes to his starting XV to take on England on Saturday in La Plata from the one that triumphed over the British & Irish Lions two weeks ago in Dublin.

Rugby News / The42 / June 20

Farrell's Lions beaten as brilliant Pumas spoil Dublin leaving party

Felipe Contepomi’s men were deserved winners on a cracking occasion at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 18

Argentina name team to take on the Lions

Felipe Contepomi has named his Argentina side to take on the British and Irish Lions on Friday at the Aviva Stadium, with captain Julian Montoya starting just days after losing in the Gallagher Premiership final.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 11

Los Pumas squad for Lions has a Super Rugby flavour

Pumas’ coach Felipe Contepomi named ten uncapped players in his first squad of the season to assemble in Dublin over the weekend ahead of their game against the British & Irish Lions.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 10

Argentina confirm squad for historic British and Irish Lions clash

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has announced his squad of 32 players that will prepare to take on the British and Irish Lions at the Aviva Stadium next week.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 23

The verdict on Felipe Contepomi after Los Pumas' last tango in Paris

Almost every player will now return to their European clubs whilst Felipe Contepomi and his staff will take a well-deserved break after all the reports have been presented.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 16

Four Ireland talking points as they cling to a win over Argentina

Friday’s Autumn Nations Series result in Dublin was ultimately as expected, an Ireland win by a close margin over an Argentina team very much improved under Felipe Contepomi.

Rugby News / The42 / November 16

'We put ourselves in a position to maybe win the game'

Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi was proud of his team’s effort despite defeat in Dublin.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / November 14

Farrell impressed by Contepomi and 'exciting' Argentina

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Felipe Contepomi has done a "magnificent" job with Argentina ahead of Friday's Test match in Dublin.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 8

Ties between Italy and Argentina run deep as old friends face off

The subplot is thicker and more appealing. As much as it is Italy v Argentina, it will also be Gonzalo Quesada v Felipe Contepomi, former teammates, old neighbours in Las Lomas de San Isidro.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 30

'You need to be careful': Felipe Contepomi hits back at reporter

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi found himself dismissing allegations of inappropriate communication with Test officials during his side's recent Rugby Championship contest in South Africa.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 26

Argentina make 7 changes to Springbok slayers with enforcer ruled out

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made seven changes to the team that triumphed over South Africa last week for their rematch in the final round of The Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 19

Argentina change 3 for Springboks from team that pulverised Wallabies

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to his Argentina side that will face South Africa on Saturday from the one that inflicted a 67-27 win upon Australia in round four of the Rugby Championship.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 15, 2024

Argentina side to play All Blacks at Eden Park

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has named his team as Los Pumas chase back-to-back wins over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil for the first time.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 21, 2024

Felipe Contepomi's Argentina rout Uruguay in Maldonado

Argentina made a big statement, beating Uruguay by 79-5 on Saturday in the first match between the two since 2015.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 19, 2023

Contepomi succeeds Cheika as Argentina head coach

Argentina appoint former fly-half Felipe Contepomi to replace Michael Cheika as their head coach.

Rugby News / The42 / December 18, 2023

Felipe Contepomi named new Argentina head coach as Michael Cheika departs

The former Leinster player and coach had been working alongside Cheika since leaving Leinster in 2022.

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