News of rugby

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.