By method or madness, the Michael Cheika coaching plate is ‘overloaded’ with his coaching commitments to both Los Pumas and the Lebanon rugby league team. Astonishing in a way, yet bizarre when in the context of how critical the Autumn Nations series is for Argentina, just one year out from a Rugby World Cup in […] READ MORE
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Wales v Argentina ends in stalemate despite red card
Wales v Argentina has always produced some quality rugby, and today retained that reputation. Robert Rees brings you all the latest news and reaction live from Cardiff. Wales 20 Argentina 29 With 9 starting players amongst those who defeated the All Blacks last autumn, this was never going to be an easy task for Wales […] READ MORE
Argentina clinch summer series following scrappy Welsh performance
Argentina have clinched the summer series following a win in the second test against Wales in Cardiff. Robert Rees brings you all the live reaction to the game from the principality stadium. Argentina clinch summer series Both sides started strongly and enjoyed some sunny spells with ball in hand, but it were Wales who planted […] READ MORE
Pablo Matera leads Argentina to famous win over All Blacks
After the final siren blew time, Pablo Matera was standing proudly after leading his 2020 Los Pumas side to a famous, first-ever win over the All Blacks. More than famous. More like heartfelt, and with all the passion and intent which Argentina has shown in 30 attempts previously to defeat New Zealand. Yet at Bankwest […] READ MORE
Jaguares Super Rugby final appearance a Los Pumas boost
The Jaguares Super Rugby final appearance is a reward for South American rugby. So long the ‘little brother’ who can, yet in 2019 it is a Los Pumas boost. 2019 will now be known for two reasons in South American rugby union circles. The 2019 Rugby World Cup of course, yet somehow this first Jaguares […] READ MORE
Break in Rugby Championship Allows Teams to Consolidate Strength
For one team, the four matches of The Rugby Championship so far have gone exactly ‘to plan’. The All Blacks have demonstrated their strength in the Southern Hemisphere competition; as per normal. Otherwise, the break in the Championship will be more appreciated by their opposition, who have found results have not gone to plan. The two week […] READ MORE