Argentina confound expectations in emphatic Rugby World Cup win over Ireland | Kevin Mitchell

The Pumas displayed their strength and their flair in an enthralling World Cup quarter-final to which both sides contributedAfter the near-perfection of the All Blacks on Saturday came uncertainty, barely sustainable tension and, ultimately, crushing disappointment for Ireland and joy unconfined for the Pumas, through to the World Cup semi-finals and damn well worth it.They began in a scoring blur, soaked up the counter-punches and finished with a level of composure that New Zealand would have been proud of in dispatching France the previous evening. Continue reading...