Rugby union in Argentina | |
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Country | Argentina |
Governing body | Argentine Rugby Union |
National team(s) | Argentina |
First played | 1873 |
Registered players | 110,000 (2013) |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Rugby union in Argentina is a hugely popular team sport. The first rugby match played in the country dates back to 1873, as the game was introduced by the British. The Argentina national team, sometimes referred to as the Pumas, have competed at the Rugby World Cup, and are considered a tier one nation by the sport's governing body, World Rugby.