How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina

BBC News Friday 17 July 2026, 07:01 UTC 1 min read

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Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.

Argentina Rugby (ORG) Argentina (LOCATION) Pumas (ORG) Felipe Contepomi (PERSON)

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