Mario Ledesma rugby player
Mario Ledesma rugby player

Mario Ledesma

17th May 1973 1.83m/110kg Head Coach

Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

eicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.   He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...

Cheika blends debutants with old heads - Argentina name team to play Chile

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika's 23-man squad to face Chile in Pool D in Nantes on Saturday contains a mix of experience and those making their Rugby World Cup debuts, with Rodrigo Isgro and Martín...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Samoa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v Samoa at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, on Friday, 22 September.     By the time this match kicks off in Saint-Étienne...

Veteran Moroni earns Pumas start - Argentina name team to play Samoa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced back Matías Moroni is one of three changes for Argentina as head coach Michael Cheika announces his match-day 23 to face Samoa in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne...

Cheika relies on experience - Argentina name team to play England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named an experienced starting XV for their opening Rugby World Cup 2023 game, against England in Marseille on Saturday, with nine players having World Cup experience.  1...

World-Class Argentine Coach Mario Ledesma Joins Dallas Jackals Coaching Staff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dallas Jackals Rugby has announced Mario Ledesma has joined the Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach and Consultant. Ledesma joins the staff with over three decades of coaching and playing internationally...

CONFRIMED: Cheika named Argentina's new head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have confirmed that Michael Cheika will assume responsibility as head coach of the team until the end of the Rugby World Cup 2023.     ¡Bienvenido, Michael! Cheika estuvo...

Mario Ledesma steps down as Argentina coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mario Ledesma has resigned as coach of the Argentine national rugby side, saying a run of poor results meant it was time for change at the top of the Pumas organisation.   ¡Gracias Mario!...

Sexton Ruled out as Carty joins Ireland Squad ahead of Pumas Fixture

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Johnny Sexton twisted a knee and ankle against NZ at the weekend which will rule him out of action for between 4-6 weeks. The Ireland captain will remain with the squad this week as the team prepares...

Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium.   Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...