ARGENTINA
Head CoachFelipe Contepomi
Los Pumas head coach since 2024, promoted from within after Michael Cheika’s spell ended.
Tenure record
as of 8 Aug 2026By competition
The Rugby Championship 12P · 5W · 0D · 7L
Int. Friendly Games 7P · 3W · 0D · 4L
Nations Championship 3P · 1W · 0D · 2L
Felipe Contepomi has overseen 22 completed Argentina matches in our database since August 2024 — 9 won, 0 drawn, 13 lost. That is a 40.9% win rate, with 628 points scored and 678 conceded.
Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.
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Coaching career
- 2018-2022 Leinster Backs Coach
- 2023 Argentina Attack Coach
- 2024- Argentina Head Coach
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About Felipe Contepomi
Felipe Contepomi was appointed Argentina head coach in December 2023 and took charge from the start of the 2024 season, succeeding Michael Cheika. He is Argentina’s record points scorer, a fly-half and centre who won 87 caps across four World Cups and was central to the side that finished third in 2007. After retiring he qualified as a doctor while beginning his coaching career, working as backs coach at Leinster before joining the Pumas set-up as attack coach and then stepping up to the top job.
Frequently asked
Who is the head coach of Argentina?
Felipe Contepomi is the head coach of Argentina.
When did Felipe Contepomi take charge?
Felipe Contepomi took over at Argentina in January 2024, around 2 years ago.
What is Felipe Contepomi's record?
From 22 matches in our database: 9 wins, 0 draws and 13 defeats — a 40.9% win rate.
What nationality is Felipe Contepomi?
Felipe Contepomi is Argentine.
