Michael Cheika

Michael Cheika makes up his mind on Los Pumas position – report

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika is set to continue his stint as Los Pumas' mentor, according to a report in the Argentine media.

Ex-Wallabies coach says improvement at Super Rugby level the key to Australia’s international revival

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has highlighted improvement at Super Rugby by Australian teams as the key to the Wallabies' revival in the international arena.

‘We didn’t get the rub of the green’ – Michael Cheika slams officiating in Rugby World Cup bronze final defeat

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika believes that his side did not "get the rub of the green" in the Rugby World Cup Bronze Final loss to England.

England star not surprised by boos in Rugby World Cup Bronze Final win over Argentina

Owen Farrell was booed throughout while he was lining up goal-kicks in his team's win over Argentina in Friday's Bronze Final over Argentina in Paris.

Michael Cheika blasts referee Angus Gardner’s performance in World Cup defeat

Michael Cheika expressed his unhappiness with how the Rugby World Cup semi-final was refereed.

Argentina v All Blacks preview: All depends on which Los Pumas pitches up for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Planet Rugby's preview of the Rugby World Cup semi-final between Argentina and New Zealand at the Stade de France on Friday evening.

Argentina boss Michael Cheika makes one alteration for Rugby World Cup semi-final against All Blacks

Head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man Argentina squad to take on New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

Michael Cheika and Warren Gatland playing mind games ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Michael Cheika and Warren Gatland agreed on who are the favourites and underdogs ahead of Friday's quarter-final between Argentina and Wales in Marseille.

Rugby World Cup Pool D Preview: Squads, fixtures, star players and more

Rugby World Cup Pool D pits England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa and Chile against one another as they battle it out for a place in the knockouts.

Rugby World Cup Pool D: Meet the head coaches in charge of each nation

There is still so much to discuss ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Next up is a closer look at the coaches in Pool D.

Rugby Championship: Five things we learnt from the tournament including the All Blacks are back

What we learnt from this year's Rugby Championship.

Springboks v Los Pumas preview: South Africa to end Rugby Championship on a high at Ellis Park

Planet Rugby previews the final Rugby Championship match of the year as the Springboks host Los Pumas in their final home game of the year at Ellis Park.

Emiliano Boffelli misses South Africa Test as Argentina boss Michael Cheika rings the changes

Head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man Argentina squad to take on the Springboks in the final round of the Rugby Championship.

Cross-code coach Michael Cheika tells England where they got it badly wrong with Sam Burgess

Michael Cheika, who has coached in both rugby union and league, has revealed how he would have handled Sam Burgess’ switch to the 15-man game.

Inside Michael Cheika’s team bonding exercises including ‘kidnapping’ players, private investigators and family trees

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika discusses what he has done to help bring teams together when in charge of Australia and the Waratahs.

Rugby Championship: Five things we learnt from the first two rounds

Five things we have learnt from the All Blacks, Los Pumas, Springboks and Wallabies during the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship.

‘Landmark’ win over Wallabies just a stepping stone for Argentina

Los Pumas head coach Michael Cheika is looking ahead after his side managed to steal a late 34-31 win against the Wallabies at CommBank Stadium.

Argentina player ratings: Michael Cheika’s selection call pays off as Rodrigo Isgro stars

Argentina’s player ratings following their 34-31 triumph over Australia in the Rugby Championship.

Michael Cheika on why Rugby Australia made a ‘good call’ in bringing Eddie Jones back

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has had his say on Eddie Jones’ reappointment as Wallabies head coach ahead of their Rugby Championship clash in Sydney.

Sevens star debuts in tweaked Pumas lineup for Wallabies Test

Sevens star Rodrigo Isgro will debut for Argentina after being named on the right win for the clash against Australia in the Rugby Championship.

Five storylines to follow ahead of the Australia v Argentina clash in the Rugby Championship

Planet Rugby’s five storylines to watch during Australia’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina.

Julian Montoya captains experienced Los Pumas team against All Blacks

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named an experienced team to face the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza on Saturday.

Argentina name two sevens stars in squad for All Blacks Test

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has included sevens stars Rodrigo Isgro and Luciano Gonzalez in his squad for the All Blacks Test in Mendoza.

Rugby Championship preview: Argentina to prop up the table once again despite improvements under Michael Cheika

Ahead of the 2023 Rugby Championship, we delve into Michael Cheika’s Argentina and discuss their chances in the upcoming tournament.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Samu Kerevi, Wales exodus and Test coaches

Planet Rugby recaps the big transfer news and rumours from the past week.

Planet Rugby Awards: France, Eben Etzebeth, Ruby Tui, Mathieu Raynal and La Rochelle among our winners in 2022

As 2022 winds to a close, we take a look back at the last 12 months of rugby and hand out our awards, good and bad, to worthy recipients.

Argentina: Michael Cheika sticks with same matchday squad for Wales Test

Argentina have stuck with the same matchday squad that beat England last week for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with Wales in Cardiff.

Argentina: Michael Cheika ‘sure we’ll find a way’ after managing dual coaching commitments

Argentina and Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika has discussed the clash as he prepares for a Rugby League World Cup quarter-final on the same weekend as Los Pumas’ Test with England.

Argentina: Michael Cheika names 29-man squad as Lebanon fixture clash with England game looms large

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named a 29-man training squad ahead of their Autumn Nations Series opener against England.

State of the Nation: Los Pumas only looking up after breakthrough Rugby Championship campaign

Now that the 2022 Rugby Championship is wrapped up, we delve into the state of affairs in each of the Southern Hemisphere nations. First up, Argentina.