Report: Blues in talks to sign Los Pumas youngster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are reportedly looking to strengthen their midfield depth for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season and have looked to secure the signature of Pumas midfielder Santiago Chocobares. The...
Wallabies meet Argentina in Tri Nations finale with pride at stake | Bret Harris
5 years ago by The GuardianNeither side can realistically overtake the All Blacks but both have points to prove in ParramattaThe dramatic fall from grace of Argentina captain Pablo Matera created a bizarre prelude to the Wallabies’...
'Great men and great human beings' - Argentina in dramatic U-turn on players who posted racial slurs
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) has rescinded its sanction against captain Pablo Matera and two players who posted racial and xenophobic comments on social media but they were left out of the team for...
Argentina rugby union rescinds Matera suspension over social media posts
5 years ago by The GuardianThree players posted xenophobic comments on social mediaCaptain Pablo Matera and two others have suspensions liftedThe Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) has rescinded its sanction against captain Pablo Matera...
O'Connor back at fly-half for Australia
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyJames O'Connor will bring some welcome experience to the playmaker role after being named as starting fly-half for Australia's final Tri-Nations test against Argentina at Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday.
Argentina to lift ban on players after racist tweets
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an unexpected turn of events, the Argentina Rugby Union has lifted the previously-imposed suspensions on three players including captain Pablo Matera for posting racist tweets seven years ago. The...
Los Pumas team to face Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPablo Matera, as well as teammates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, won't take part in the Pumas' final Tri Nations Test of the year against the Wallabies on Saturday, the national body confirmed on Thursday. Experienced...
O'Connor to start at Flyhalf for Wallabies final Tri Nations Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has named James O’Connor at flyhalf for the side’s final Tri Nations Test of the year against Argentina at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday. Wearing...
James O'Connor recalled as Wallabies five-eighth for final Tri-Nations outing
5 years ago by The GuardianPlaymaker has been sidelined through injuriesVersatile Reece Hodge moves to fullback against ArgentinaJames O’Connor has been recalled as the Wallabies’ No 10 for Australia’s final Test of the year...
To the players and the press who were happy to see Joe Schmidt go – welcome to the new world
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIt was a touching gesture before the All Blacks played Argentina in Australia. The Kiwi captain came forward and laid an All Black jersey with a number 10 and ‘Maradona’ inscribed on the back of it.
