News of rugby

Argentina's record points scorer Sánchez retires from rugby

23-01-2025 14:25 Nicolás Sánchez leaves behind record-breaking legacy of 902 points scored across 104 tests for the Pumas.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Accuser in French rugby player rape trial vows to appeal ruling

19-12-2024 21:23 The woman denouncing two French rugby players for rape is ready to take the case to the highest instances, her lawyer says in an interview.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Court in Mendoza drops rape case against French rugby players

10-12-2024 12:29 Court in Mendoza dismisses charges against two French international rugby players, Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, who were accused of raping and assaulting a woman after making their international debuts against Argentina.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Judge to decide on French rugby players' rape case next month

29-11-2024 21:23 Judge todecide on December 10 whether to dismiss the charges against two French international rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in Argentina.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Mendoza court hears bid to end rape case against French rugby players

25-11-2024 11:43 The Argentine justice began the examination of the request for dismissal for Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, the two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape, nearly five months after the events that occurred on the sidelines of a tour of the French national rugby team.

Rugby union

Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish

13-11-2024 23:00 Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi knows Ireland and the Pumas have little fear about Friday's clash.

Rugby union

Argentina put Italy to the sword in convincing 50-18 win

10-11-2024 09:30 Los Pumas scored seven tries for a record victory over the Italians to set themselves up nicely for back-to-back matches to come against Ireland and France.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Decision on French rugby players trial pushed back to November 1

24-10-2024 04:29 Court hearing to decide whether or not to close the case against two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina postponed to next week.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Accuser of French rugby players denies blood condition claim

11-10-2024 07:21 Lawyers for a woman who accused two French international rugby players for rape in Mendoza has denied claims she suffers from a rare blood syndrome that can cause haematomas or bleeding.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players

04-10-2024 20:06 Prosecutor's office seeks dismissal of charges against French rugby players accused of rape, which could put an end to the case.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Accuser of French rugby duo denounces courts for 'violating rights'

03-10-2024 23:49 Woman who claims she was raped by two French rugby players appears before local human rights committee to denounce Mendoza courts.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players accused of rape likely to be cleared by courts

26-09-2024 14:54 The prosecution may close the investigation as early as Friday, according to court sources.

Rugby union

Pumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance

23-09-2024 11:51 Argentine players celebrate after winning the rugby union Championship match between Argentina's Pumas and South Africa's Springboks.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

'I feel abandoned': Woman who accused French rugby players of rape slams courts

06-09-2024 13:29 The 39-year-old Argentine woman who accused two French rugby players of raping and beating her in Mendoza says in an interview that she feels “abandoned by the justice system" after they were allowed to return to France.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina land back in Paris

04-09-2024 15:55 Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou land in Paris, after Mendoza court allowed them to return home pending the conclusion of their case probing alleged rape.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Court allows French rugby players accused of rape to leave Argentina

03-09-2024 14:24 Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou, the two French rugby team players accused of rape by a woman in Argentina two months ago, will be allowed to leave the country, a court in Mendoza rules.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players accused of rape may be allowed to leave Argentina

31-08-2024 10:26 Mendoza courts considering allowing the French rugby players accused of rape to return to their country while the trial continues in which a request for the defence's acquittal is pending.

MENDOZA RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina seek dismissal of case

27-08-2024 18:18 Defence lawyers for the two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina have asked the courts for dismissal of the case; Request comes after it emerges plaintiff attempted suicide last Friday.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer

27-08-2024 10:14 Woman who denounced French rugby players for rape in Argentina tried to commit suicide last week and will miss a hearing set for Tuesday, says plaintuff’s legal representative.

RUGBY

Court ruling for French rugby players suspended due to accuser's ill health

24-08-2024 15:20 Lawyers for the rugby players had planned to file a motion for dismissal on Friday and seek permission for those accused to be able to return to France.

Rugby union

Creevy rolls back the years as Pumas stun All Blacks

10-08-2024 14:47 Stalwart Agustín Creevy scores decisive try as an inspired Argentina stunn New Zealand 38-30 in Rugby Championship Test.

COURTS

French rugby players questioned over alleged rape in Mendoza

08-08-2024 15:53 The two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina were formally questioned in court on Thursday.

RUGBY

Woman who accused French rugby players of rape testifies for second time

08-08-2024 14:43 There were 15 “injuries” on the alleged rape victim, reveals case prosecutor.

Olympic Games: Paris 2024

Pumas 7s beat Samoa and qualify for quarter-finals at Paris Games

24-07-2024 16:32 Argentina's rugby sevens team had already defeated Kenya in the first match 31-12 and this triumph seals their qualification.

Olympic Games: Paris 2024

Argentina’s Olympic medal hopes likely to depend on traditional team sports

19-07-2024 09:39 Argentina Olympic medal hopes are likely to depend on traditional team sports at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, with chances of success in men’s football, rugby sevens and field hockey.

RUGBY

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina are innocent, defence says

16-07-2024 16:03 AFP managed to interview the players’ defence attorney – here's what he said.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape

12-07-2024 15:18 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, formally charged Friday with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman after a night out following a match in Mendoza.

SCANDAL IN MENDOZA

French rugby players taken to Mendoza to face rape allegation

11-07-2024 12:26 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, were being transferred Thursday from Interpol's Buenos Aires headquarters to the city of Mendoza, where they will be questioned over alleged rape.

SCANDAL IN MENDOZA

Woman in Mendoza was raped, beaten by French rugby players, says lawyer

10-07-2024 22:53 Alleged victim's lawyer says her client had suffered "fierce" violence at the hands of two French rugby players and claims to have been raped repeatedly.

SCANDAL IN MENDOZA

What next for French rugby players held in rape probe?

10-07-2024 10:29 Two members of France's international rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on July 9, 2024 following an allegation of sexual assault.

ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT

Mendoza: Two France rugby players detained over alleged sexual assault

09-07-2024 09:59 Scandal as French national rugby team stars Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou are arrested in Buenos Aires for alleged sexual abuse in Mendoza after last Saturday's clash against the Pumas.

Rugby union

Contepomi names new-look Argentina for first France Test

04-07-2024 12:34 Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi on Thursday named a refreshed team to face France this weekend in his first Test in charge of Los Pumas.

RUGBY SEVENS

Argentina's rugby sevens team soars to new heights

14-03-2024 11:45 Nation’s all-conquering rugby sevens team is burning bright and its stars are making a name for themselves.

by Dan Edwards

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

England hold on to edge Argentina in World Cup third place play-off

28-10-2023 08:12 England cling on to beat the Pumas 26-23 and claim third place in the Rugby World Cup.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Veteran Cubelli returns for Pumas World Cup third place play-off

26-10-2023 10:06 Facundo Isa said on Thursday Argentina want to make up for losing in 2015's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff when they face England in the corresponding fixture in this year's tournament.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Déjà vu as Argentina, England battle for third place

26-10-2023 10:03 Argentina play England in the Rugby World Cup's third-place play off on Friday with both sides licking their wounds from two very different semi-final losses.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Pumas out of Rugby World Cup after semi-final defeat

20-10-2023 18:11 New Zealand have booked themselves a place in the Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina 44-6 in Paris.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

19-10-2023 13:05 Michael Cheika and his larger than life persona has taken the Pumas to the semi-final – now Argentina must defeat New Zealand for a chance at the Webb Ellis trophy.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Cheika says Pumas want to inspire a nation in World Cup semi-final

18-10-2023 14:35 Argentina head coach says his team want to "have no regrets" once the final whistle goes on their Rugby World Cup semi-final with New Zealand on Friday.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Isa set for 50th Pumas cap in World Cup showdown with New Zealand

18-10-2023 13:54 Head coach Michael Cheika makes just the one change to the starting XV from the one that surprised Wales in the quarter-finals: Gonzalo Bertranou replaces Tomás Cubelli at scrum-half.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Pumas veteran Nicolás Sánchez dreaming of one last hurrah

15-10-2023 09:42 Nicolás Sánchez may not be the central figure in Argentina's attack that he once was but he's still dreaming of World Cup glory.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Boffelli boots Pumas past Wales into World Cup semis

15-10-2023 09:34 Emiliano Boffelli kicked 19 points to help Argentina to a dramatic 29-17 victory over Wales in Marseille on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Rugby in Argentina

Loss of Jaguares franchise was 'big step back' for national rugby

13-10-2023 18:43 Hit hard by the Covid pandemic, the disappearance of the Jaguares, Argentina's Super Rugby franchise, has shattered the collective dynamic of the national team

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Pumas set up Wales quarter-final clash after beating Japan

09-10-2023 09:06 Coach Michael Cheika says weight of expectation will force his players to change their mentality going into next weekend's World Cup quarter-final against Wales.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Pumas 'very hungry' to reach World Cup knock-outs, says Cheika

03-10-2023 12:46 Argentina are "very hungry" to get back into the Rugby World Cup knock-out stages after missing out four years ago, says head coach Michael Cheika.

CULTURE & SPORT

Omar Hasan: the Argentine rugby player turned opera singer

02-10-2023 18:30 A few years ago, he was battling in scrums in rugby fields. Today, aged 53, Omar Hasan is living a new life as an opera or tango singer, a very different job than his years as a rugby player.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Argentina coach Cheika backs veterans for Chile 'derby'

28-09-2023 15:15 Argentina head coach Michael Cheika says his much-changed team to face Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend can prove him a point.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Pumas ready for 'battle of South America' after Samoa win

23-09-2023 09:08 Emiliano Boffelli scored 16 points as Argentina put their World Cup campaign back on track with a disciplined and composed 19-10 victory over erratic Samoa.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Veteran Moroni in as Argentina's Cheika makes three changes

21-09-2023 00:13 Veteran Matías Moroni recalled in one of three changes made to the Argentina team ahead of Samoa clash in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.

DOMESTIC RUGBY

Rugby in Argentina: an 'elite' sport changing at a slow pace

15-09-2023 06:00 Still overshadowed by football, rugby is growing in popularity in Argentina and starting to leave behind its domestic image of an 'upper class' sport, thanks in large part to the success of the Pumas.

News of rugby

Argentina's record points scorer Sánchez retires from rugby

Accuser in French rugby player rape trial vows to appeal ruling

Court in Mendoza drops rape case against French rugby players

Judge to decide on French rugby players' rape case next month

Mendoza court hears bid to end rape case against French rugby players

Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish

Argentina put Italy to the sword in convincing 50-18 win

Decision on French rugby players trial pushed back to November 1

Accuser of French rugby players denies blood condition claim

Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players

Accuser of French rugby duo denounces courts for 'violating rights'

French rugby players accused of rape likely to be cleared by courts

Pumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance

'I feel abandoned': Woman who accused French rugby players of rape slams courts

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina land back in Paris

Court allows French rugby players accused of rape to leave Argentina

French rugby players accused of rape may be allowed to leave Argentina

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina seek dismissal of case

French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer

Court ruling for French rugby players suspended due to accuser's ill health

Creevy rolls back the years as Pumas stun All Blacks

French rugby players questioned over alleged rape in Mendoza

Woman who accused French rugby players of rape testifies for second time

Pumas 7s beat Samoa and qualify for quarter-finals at Paris Games

Argentina’s Olympic medal hopes likely to depend on traditional team sports

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina are innocent, defence says

Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape

French rugby players taken to Mendoza to face rape allegation

Woman in Mendoza was raped, beaten by French rugby players, says lawyer

What next for French rugby players held in rape probe?

Mendoza: Two France rugby players detained over alleged sexual assault

Contepomi names new-look Argentina for first France Test

Argentina's rugby sevens team soars to new heights

England hold on to edge Argentina in World Cup third place play-off

Veteran Cubelli returns for Pumas World Cup third place play-off

Déjà vu as Argentina, England battle for third place

Pumas out of Rugby World Cup after semi-final defeat

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

Cheika says Pumas want to inspire a nation in World Cup semi-final

Isa set for 50th Pumas cap in World Cup showdown with New Zealand

Pumas veteran Nicolás Sánchez dreaming of one last hurrah

Boffelli boots Pumas past Wales into World Cup semis

Loss of Jaguares franchise was 'big step back' for national rugby

Pumas set up Wales quarter-final clash after beating Japan

Pumas 'very hungry' to reach World Cup knock-outs, says Cheika

Omar Hasan: the Argentine rugby player turned opera singer

Argentina coach Cheika backs veterans for Chile 'derby'

Pumas ready for 'battle of South America' after Samoa win

Veteran Moroni in as Argentina's Cheika makes three changes

Rugby in Argentina: an 'elite' sport changing at a slow pace

Eruption of organised crime changes Chile’s daily customs

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