News of rugby 7s

Tech billionaire Galperín bets on growth of rugby in US with Miami team

29-04-2023 08:32 MercadoLibre billionaire Marcos Galperín and a group of Argentine friends and businessmen invest about US$6.5 million to found the Miami Sharks rugby team.

AND THAT REMINDS ME…

Candles in the wind

11-02-2023 07:00 Perhaps it is the frequency of savage crimes which creates the need to single one out in order to restore inhumanity to human dimensions.

by Michael Soltys

As I see it

Crime, punishment and the law

11-02-2023 07:00 Few will shed many tears over what awaits the eight hooligans who killed Fernando Báez Sosa, but the trial, conducted as it was before a vociferous audience of millions, leaves a bad taste behind.

by James Neilson

MURDER IN VILLA GESELL

Báez Sosa trial: Who was convicted and what was their sentence?

06-02-2023 17:10 Five of the accused handed life imprisonment as co-perpetrators of the murder, with remaining three found guilty as "secondary participants."

Murder in Villa Gesell

'Racism, machismo and classism' evident in Báez Sosa killing, say sociologists

27-01-2023 16:10 High-profile murder trial into the brutal killing of young Fernando Báez Sosa, beaten to death by a group of eight rugby players, shines a light on discrimination in Argentina.

Murder in Villa Gesell

'Los Rugbiers': the group of eight accused of killing Fernando Báez Sosa

18-01-2023 11:43 Eight individuals – all aged between 21 and 23 – are accused of killing teenager Fernando Báez Sosa on January 18, 2020 in Villa Gesell.

NEW RUGBY BOOK

Five decades of the Pumas: from going pro to global competitors

29-10-2022 10:26 Veteran sports journalist Rex Gowar chronicles half a century of the Argentina men’s national rugby team, from amateur origins and turning professional to pandemic complications and improving World Cup performances, in his latest book.

by Sam Forster

RUBGY

Pumas coach Cheika dreaming of championship ahead of Springboks clash

16-09-2022 15:41 With the Pumas just a point off the current leaders, Argentina coach Michael Chieka is dreaming of a Rugby Championship victory.

RUGBY

Scientists launch pioneering study on brain injuries in rugby

26-08-2022 10:32 New investigation in Argentina aims to prevent long-term brain injuries that can cause cognitive deterioration.

RUGBY

In-form Pumas sense chance of history in All Blacks clash

26-08-2022 10:21 Argentina are already riding high atop The Rugby Championship standings and are now setting their sights on a historic first win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil on Saturday.

Rugby union

Argentina give Cheika debut victory over Scotland

02-07-2022 17:27 Michael Cheika's tenure got off to a perfect start on Saturday as the Pumas beat Scotland 26-18 in San Salvador de Jujuy in their first home match in almost three years.

RUGBY

Globetrotter Cheika looking to revitalise Argentina

01-07-2022 09:49 Former Australia coach Michael Cheika takes charge of Argentina for the first time on Saturday when Scotland visit the northern city of San Salvador de Jujuy.

Rugby

Argentina shock Fiji to win Vancouver Sevens

18-04-2022 16:02 Marcos Moneta and Felipe Del Mestre scored two tries apiece for Argentina in an emotional triumph over Fiji to win the Vancouver leg of the World Rugby Sevens.

Death of Federico Martín Aramburú

Frenchman charged for murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburú

01-04-2022 19:03 French ex-soldier charged with murder of ex-Pumas rugby star Federico Martín Aramburú.

Death of Federico Martín Aramburú

Main suspect in killing of ex-Pumas star Aramburú detained in Paris

31-03-2022 20:23 French far-right militant accused of killing former Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburu taken into police custody.

CRIME & SECURITY

Police arrest suspected killers of ex-Pumas rugby star Aramburú

23-03-2022 14:24 Ex-Argentina star was killed last Saturday after he and friends became embroiled in dispute at a café in Paris.

SHOCK MURDER

Ex-rugby star Aramburú shot and killed in Paris

19-03-2022 19:01 Ex-Pumas star Federico Martín Aramburú killed in Paris early Saturday in a drive-by shooting following a dispute in a bar.

RUGBY

Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup

13-03-2022 17:03 Australian coach Michael Cheika confirmed as new boss of the Pumas, Argentina's national rugby union team.

NATIONAL TEAM COACH QUITS

Argentina rugby coach Ledesma quits, says 'end of cycle'

09-02-2022 20:56 Pumas coach Mario Ledesma announces he is quitting his job for personal reasons, missing out on the chance to lead the team at the 2023 World Cup in France.

RUGBY

Ex-skipper Matera returns for Pumas November Tests

22-10-2021 02:14 Ex-Pumas captain Pablo Matera named in Argentina's squad for November's Tests in Europe after missing their last game due to a ban over breaking Covid-19 rules.

COURTS

Fernando Báez Sosa murder trial delayed until early 2023

21-10-2021 14:02 Eight rugby players accused of the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, the 20-year-old law student beaten to death near a Villa Gesell night club in January 2020, will not stand trial until early 2023 after court says it has “no room in the timetable.”

by Leonardo Nieva

RUGBY

Players need rest, says Pumas coach Ledesma

04-10-2021 13:07 Exhausted Pumas squad needs rest after playing for almost 12 months straight, coach Mario Ledesma said after Saturday's 32-17 Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies.

COVID RUGBY BAN

Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach

01-10-2021 01:25 Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says six players barred from their clash on Saturday against the Wallabies after breaking coronavirus regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends, adding: "The rules were clear."

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach

30-09-2021 16:10 Argentina's Rugby Championship clash with Australia was thrown into chaos Thursday after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus restrictions with an unauthorised trip to a health retreat.

Rugby

Australia pursue three in a row against wounded Pumas

23-09-2021 13:30 Los Pumas and coach Mario Ledesma are under mounting pressure after four straight defeats, scoring just two tries while conceding 136 points.

RUGBY

Dominant New Zealand overwhelm Argentina in Rugby Championship

12-09-2021 09:29 Pumas produce a heroic defensive effort that included more than 200 tackles but rampant New Zealand stroll to easy win.

TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS

Argentina’s Rugby Sevens team seals bronze with win over Britain

28-07-2021 12:13 First medal of the Olympics for Argentina, as Pumas seal third place in Tokyo 2020 Rugby Sevens event.

OLYMPICS

Moneta brace fires Pumas past Springboks into Fiji sevens semi-final

27-07-2021 11:37 Speedster Marco Moneta fired five-man Argentina to a nail-biting 19-14 victory over South Africa on Tuesday to set up a rugby sevens semi-final against defending Olympic champions Fiji.

News of rugby 7s

Tech billionaire Galperín bets on growth of rugby in US with Miami team

Candles in the wind

Crime, punishment and the law

Báez Sosa trial: Who was convicted and what was their sentence?

'Racism, machismo and classism' evident in Báez Sosa killing, say sociologists

'Los Rugbiers': the group of eight accused of killing Fernando Báez Sosa

Five decades of the Pumas: from going pro to global competitors

Pumas coach Cheika dreaming of championship ahead of Springboks clash

Scientists launch pioneering study on brain injuries in rugby

In-form Pumas sense chance of history in All Blacks clash

Argentina give Cheika debut victory over Scotland

Globetrotter Cheika looking to revitalise Argentina

Argentina shock Fiji to win Vancouver Sevens

Frenchman charged for murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburú

Main suspect in killing of ex-Pumas star Aramburú detained in Paris

Police arrest suspected killers of ex-Pumas rugby star Aramburú

Ex-rugby star Aramburú shot and killed in Paris

Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup

Argentina rugby coach Ledesma quits, says 'end of cycle'

Ex-skipper Matera returns for Pumas November Tests

Fernando Báez Sosa murder trial delayed until early 2023

Players need rest, says Pumas coach Ledesma

Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach

Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach

Australia pursue three in a row against wounded Pumas

Dominant New Zealand overwhelm Argentina in Rugby Championship

Argentina’s Rugby Sevens team seals bronze with win over Britain

Moneta brace fires Pumas past Springboks into Fiji sevens semi-final

Tolosa Paz confirms run for Buenos Aires Province governor

Judges dismisses ‘Ruta K’ corruption case against Fernández de Kirchner

Opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition at odds over Schiaretti

Taylor Swift Argentina tickets are a bargain with inflation over 100%

France: EU-Mercosur trade deal still long way from being signed

Los feriados de junio de 2023: serán dos y habrá un finde extra largo

Manotazo de ahogado de Larreta

La intendenta electa en Córdoba que propuso quitar una estatua de Néstor Kirchner y reemplazarla por una de Favaloro

Perfil bajo, estudiante y muy bella: ella es Irene, la nieta menos conocida del rey Juan Carlos

"Ruta del dinero K": el juez Casanello sobreseyó a Cristina Kirchner