ARGENTINA’S rugby union boss Porfirio Carreras has described the invitation to join an expanded Tri-Nations competition from 2012 as a “momentous time” for the sport in the country.

Argentina are hoping to compete in the 2011 Tri-Nations, the country’s governing body confirmed today.

The Three Tenors have officially retired following the death of Luciano Pavarotti last year.

LUCIANO Pavarotti’s vibrant high C notes and ebullient showmanship made him the most beloved and celebrated tenor since Caruso and one of the few opera singers to win crossover fame as a popular superstar.

Friends and admirers of Luciano Pavarotti joined in a chorus of grief as the world paid homage to the thrilling voice and ebullient personality of the great Italian tenor who died today.

Luciano Pavarotti, whose vibrant high Cs and ebullient showmanship made him one of the world’s most beloved tenors, died today, his manager said.

BOUQUETS and red roses thrown onto the stage by adoring aficionados capped a memorable performance by Jose Carreras at the INEC in Killarney on Saturday night.

Spanish tenor Jose Carreras has cancelled a Singapore concert scheduled for tomorrow without explanation, promoters said, citing “unforeseen circumstances and difficulties”.

Tenor Luciano Pavarotti has picked a date to sing his last note - his 70th birthday, October 12, 2005.