News of rugby

From ‘unacceptable’ to ‘great men’ – Racism scandal engulfs Pumas

05-12-2020 08:37 Just weeks ago, Argentina’s national rugby team was riding high after bagging its first ever win over New Zealand. Now the Pumas are gripped by a racism scandal that threatens to cast a dark shadow over the game.

Cheika factor at play as Pumas, fresh from All Blacks win, eye Australia upset

19-11-2020 12:24 Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika could come back to haunt his old team on Saturday as he tries to help Pumas pull off their second straight upset after last week's stunning win over New Zealand.

Six Pumas players test positive for Covid-19

06-09-2020 15:59 Players are asymptomatic and have been placed in managed isolation, the Argentina Rugby Union said in a statement Friday.

Beaumont vs Pichot: The battle for rugby's top job

29-04-2020 12:54 Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot are vying to become chairman of World Rugby amid trying times for the sport because of the coronavirus outbreak and the growing discussion about a global calendar to unify the international game.

Thousands rally to demand justice for slain teen Fernando Baez Sosa

19-02-2020 09:17 Demonstrators marched in a rebuke to violence in Argentina and to demand the killers of Báez Sosa – who was brutally beaten to death by a group of young rugby players – be brought to justice.

New testimony tests 'Los Rugbiers' pact of silence on killing

28-01-2020 11:15 With new evidence from eyewitnesses, it is becoming clear that not all of the rugby players played an equal role in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa. Will their pact to stick together remain?

by Nicolás Fábrega

No room for sentiment against England for history-seeking Argentina

04-10-2019 07:00 Pumas coach Mario Ledesma defends his decision to sideline two of the biggest names in his squad, Nicolás Sánchez and Agustín Creevy, for their must-win World Cup clash with England.

Pumas coach Ledesma sorry for 'small nation' jibe at referee

23-09-2019 14:34 Ledesma launched a broadside at Australia match official Angus Gardner after loss to Frnance, complaining his side was being refereed like a "small nation" – comments that drew fire even in the local media.

Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas fly-half Sánchez

17-09-2019 09:13 Nicolás Sánchez gives his views on Argentina's chances ahead of the kick-off of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Jaguares make history in South Africa despite three yellow cards

30-08-2019 20:00 The Jaguares scored 78 tries, and improved on a seven-point margin over the Griffons from central city Welkom in the league phase.