Argentina secured the consolation of qualification for the 2023 World Cup as they wrapped up their 2019 campaign with a 47-17 win against the United States.
Wed, 09 Oct, 2019
With the much anticipated New Zealand test looming large in the background, the opening international of the November Guinness Series always had a bit of a matinee feel to it, the prelude to the main event.
Mon, 12 Nov, 2018
Donal Lenihan on what Ireland must do to beat Argentina.
Sat, 10 Nov, 2018
Preparations for Saturday’s meeting with Argentina have, to put it mildly, been challenging but Garry Ringrose isn’t tempted to reach for any excuses ahead of Ireland’s clash with the South Americans.
Tue, 06 Nov, 2018
The man who rules European rugby astride a turbo-charged zimmer frame is contracted to make his last stand next year at the age of 37, assuming he lasts that long.
Sat, 24 Mar, 2018
Ulster are making no official comment on speculation in New Zealand and Australia that their newly appointed head man Jono Gibbes is being hunted by Wallaby coach Michael Cheika.
Wed, 14 Feb, 2018
Fri, 30 Oct, 2015
When New Zealand and South Africa clash, all bets are off.
Sat, 24 Oct, 2015
Juan Martin Hernandez has warned Argentina to be on guard to face “one of the best players in rugby history” in Matt Giteau.
Previous World Cups, in soccer and in rugby, have demonstrated the dangers of bigging up teams during the pool stages, but Michael Cheika and the Wallabies have certainly earned the praise.
Fri, 09 Oct, 2015
Argentinian’s transformation of Aussie scrum means Welsh pack must up game, says Baldwin...
Thu, 08 Oct, 2015
Brendan O’Brien looks at what was learned from the weekend’s action at the Rugby World Cup...
Mon, 05 Oct, 2015
So often the perfect opportunity to introduce promising players to the international stage, the autumn international series has taken on a different significance this year with the 2015 Rugby World Cup pool allocation draw taking place on December 3 and Ireland perilously close to falling out of the world’s top eight.
Sat, 24 Nov, 2012
COURTNEY Lawes believes Northampton Saints are finally up and running after a slow start to the new season and have the momentum to continue their winning ways in their Heineken Cup opener against Munster in Limerick on Saturday evening.
Tue, 08 Nov, 2011
A STONY-FACED Graham Henry drew a line under reports All Blacks had been drinking in the build-up to yesterday’s World Cup quarter-final, saying he had “dealt with it”.
Mon, 10 Oct, 2011
New Zealand 33 Argentina 10
Sun, 09 Oct, 2011
England lock Courtney Lawes insisted he will not change his approach to the game, despite serving a two-match World Cup ban for striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.
Mon, 26 Sep, 2011
ENGLAND prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a shoulder injury, the RFU announced last night.
Wed, 14 Sep, 2011
England were today considering whether to appeal against Courtney Lawes’ two-match ban for recklessly striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.
Tue, 13 Sep, 2011
England lock Courtney Lawes has been handed a two-game ban after being found guilty of recklessly striking an opponent with his knee.
Courtney Lawes faces the possibility of missing the rest of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign after being cited for allegedly striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee.
Mon, 12 Sep, 2011
COURTNEY LAWES’ World Cup could be curtailed if Argentina cite the second row following England’s victory yesterday.
Argentina 9 England 13
Sat, 10 Sep, 2011
ARGENTINA hooker Mario Ledesma believes England are under-estimating the Pumas ahead of today’s Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin.
ENGLAND scrum coach Graham Rowntree has steeled his men for the ultimate challenge of facing Argentina’s set piece in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener.
Wed, 07 Sep, 2011
Argentina have brought Gonzalo Tiesi into a full-strength side for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against England.
Tue, 06 Sep, 2011
Will Greenwood has backed England’s under-pressure centres to answer their critics at the Rugby World Cup.
Thu, 01 Sep, 2011
Argentina utility back Juan Martin Hernandez will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to recover in time from a right knee injury.
Wed, 10 Aug, 2011
Brian O’Driscoll and Jamie Heaslip have been named in the Leinster team for Saturday’s Heineken Cup clash with Clermont at the Aviva Stadium, although Heaslip’s inclusion is pending a late fitness test following the warm-up.
Fri, 17 Dec, 2010
JOE SCHMIDT wasn’t interested in talk of a ‘good defeat’ but this was surely the closest thing to it.
Mon, 13 Dec, 2010
NO Brian O’Driscoll, no Rob Kearney, no Luke Fitzgerald and — thanks to the weather — not a proper training session in two weeks.
Sat, 11 Dec, 2010
Brian O’Driscoll has failed to make the Leinster squad for Sunday’s Heineken Cup clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin (kick-off 3pm).
Fri, 10 Dec, 2010
Ireland conclude their autumn series against Argentina today hoping to end a disappointing month with victory over their fierce rivals.
Sun, 28 Nov, 2010
THE end is near, but will tomorrow’s game against Argentina mark a fresh dawn for Ireland?
Sat, 27 Nov, 2010
ON a day when several of Ireland’s injury problems cleared up, Argentina named their team for battle at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday two days earlier than expected.
Thu, 25 Nov, 2010
Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made three changes to his starting line-up, from the side that lost 15-9 in Paris last weekend, to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. (kick-off 2.30pm)
Wed, 24 Nov, 2010
Maybe the GAA can learn a thing or two from rugby –- like kicking off its premier competition with a bang. While the summer Championships often sleepwalk into summer, the Heineken Cup starts this weekend with heavyweight collisions. Alan Good looks ahead.
Fri, 08 Oct, 2010
Argentina 9 Scotland 13
Sat, 19 Jun, 2010
THE waiting is over.
Mon, 17 May, 2010
THERE isn’t much in the way of history between Leinster and Clermont Auvergne, but what little there is will always remain a source of some satisfaction for the Irish province.
Fri, 09 Apr, 2010
ARGENTINA will unleash a formidable forward pack but unfamiliar back division against England this weekend, after suffering injuries to their key playmakers.
Thu, 12 Nov, 2009
Newly-retired Frankie Sheahan is ready to revel in the glory days with Cork Con, Munster and Ireland. But he’s looking forward too, writes Michael Moynihan
Fri, 11 Sep, 2009
CLERMONT AUVERGNE saw their faint Heineken Cup hopes extinguished despite a comprehensive bonus point victory against Montauban in the all-French Pool One clash at Stade Marcel Michelin last night.
Sat, 17 Jan, 2009
THIS was the perfect example of a scoreline offering a distorted picture of a game of rugby.
Mon, 15 Dec, 2008
Munster 23 Clermont Auvergne 13
Sat, 13 Dec, 2008
Clermont-Auvergne have made eight changes to their side to take on Munster in the Heineken Cup clash at Thomond Park tomorrow.
Fri, 12 Dec, 2008
UNDER his arm he cradled the Waterford Crystal man-of-the-match trophy, on his face a smile, and why not?
Mon, 08 Dec, 2008
Clermont Auvergne 25 Munster 19>br>
Sun, 07 Dec, 2008
Former Leinster openside Niall Ronan will make his Heineken Cup debut for Munster in the number seven jersey on the road at Clermont-Auvergne on Sunday.
Fri, 05 Dec, 2008
MARIO LEDESMA is 35, Raphael Ibanez has also celebrated that landmark.
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