It was a great year for Argentina Rugby Union: at the
1999 Rugby World Cup, the "Pumas" obtained an historical qualification to the quarter-finals, beating
Ireland in the play-off. In the quarter-final the Pumas were beaten by
France.
Previously in August, Argentina visited Scotland and Ireland for a four match tour, in order to prepare the World Cup. A victory against Scotland and a loss with Ireland, are the most important results.
In June
France visit Argentina, and won both test with "Pumas" (35-18 and 37-12)
In August, is
Romania to visit Argentina, for a five match tour, The test is won by Pumas 68-22
Argentina national team, in September visit Japan for a short tour (two matches). With an experimental team. lost the test match against
Japan national team (29-44). In November,
The Pumas visit Europe. Played six match, with three losses with Italy, France and Wales in the test match.
In April there were the events for the "Centenary of Argentine Rugby". In 17 April, there was a match between the Pumas and an international selection called "Resto del Mundo" (Rest of the World). The "Pumas" won 49–21.
"Campeonato"
There were no relegation due to the return to an "eight teams formula" per 2000.
It was a great year for Argentina Rugby Union: at the
1999 Rugby World Cup, the "Pumas" obtained an historical qualification to the quarter-finals, beating
Ireland in the play-off. In the quarter-final the Pumas were beaten by
France.
Previously in August, Argentina visited Scotland and Ireland for a four match tour, in order to prepare the World Cup. A victory against Scotland and a loss with Ireland, are the most important results.
In June
France visit Argentina, and won both test with "Pumas" (35-18 and 37-12)
In August, is
Romania to visit Argentina, for a five match tour, The test is won by Pumas 68-22
Argentina national team, in September visit Japan for a short tour (two matches). With an experimental team. lost the test match against
Japan national team (29-44). In November,
The Pumas visit Europe. Played six match, with three losses with Italy, France and Wales in the test match.
In April there were the events for the "Centenary of Argentine Rugby". In 17 April, there was a match between the Pumas and an international selection called "Resto del Mundo" (Rest of the World). The "Pumas" won 49–21.
"Campeonato"
There were no relegation due to the return to an "eight teams formula" per 2000.