De Villiers cautious of Puma power
Fri, 08 Aug 2008
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has cautioned against underestimating the powerful Argentinean side ahead of their Mandela Tribute Test in Johannesburg on Saturday - a re-match of last year's World Cup semifinal.
Matfield: 'Pumas the perfect test'
Fri, 08 Aug 2008
South Africa and Argentina go head-to-head in Johannesburg on Saturday, in a repeat of last year's World Cup semifinal, with the hosts seeking to hit top form ahead of their Tri-Nations home leg against New Zealand and Australia.
Preview: South Africa v Argentina
Thu, 07 Aug 2008
Paul Dobson previews the Mandela Tribute Test, between South Africa and Argentina in Johannesburg on Saturday, for
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Contepomi captains the Pumas
Wed, 06 Aug 2008
Dr Felipe Contepomi of Leinster will captain Argentina against South Africa in the Nelson Mandela challenge to honour the 90th birthday of the Grand Old Man.
Pumas aiming to 'contain' bullish Boks
Wed, 06 Aug 2008
Argentina have been working hard on their defence during training this week, in anticipation of a new, expansive approach from coach Peter de Villiers' Springboks.
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U18: England end unbeaten
Mon, 04 Aug 2008
England Under-18 ended their tour of Argentina with a 48-20 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
'New' Pumas have high expectations
Thu, 31 Jul 2008
Argentina may have arrived in South Africa, for their one-off Test against the Springboks, without a number of their most experienced player, but coach Santiago Phelan is confident his young charges can give the Boks a run for their money.
Pumas the perfect 'trial run' for Boks
Thu, 31 Jul 2008
South Africa will use their one-off Test against Argentina, in Johannesburg on 9 August, as a "trial run" for their home leg in the Tri-Nations series, according to Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.
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Pumas wary of brutal Boks
Wed, 30 Jul 2008
World champion South Africa is Argentina's dream rival, the team it always wants to compete against. Just not right now.
Lobbe joins Pumas for SA trip
Tue, 29 Jul 2008
Argentina received a significant boost by the news that veteran Sale forward Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe has released by his English club and will join the Pumas for their one-off Test against South Africa in Johannesburg next month.
Global Results, 27 July
Mon, 28 Jul 2008
'The Tri-Nations/Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney was a magnificent affair, won by the exciting team which had 27% of the ball.
World Cup must get out of the 'ghetto'
Sun, 27 Jul 2008
The 2015 World Cup must be held outside a Rugby Union stronghold if the sport is serious about becoming a truly global game and breaking out of its current "ghetto", according to the contents of a new report.
Referees to July 27
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
It's a quieter weekend this - a noisy Tri-Nations match it's true, and a Ranfurly Shield match and matches in South Africa, but it feels strange to have so few appointments.
Leguizamon swaps London for Paris
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Puma loose forward Juan Miguel Leguizamón has left London Irish and signed for Stade Français.
Global Results - 20 July
Sun, 20 Jul 2008
The Tri-Nations is wide open after Australia's tough win over South Africa in Perth.
United States also in S14 mix
Fri, 18 Jul 2008
The United States is a surprise addition to the list of possible teams that could join the expanded SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) competitions from 2010.
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IRB: 'We are going ahead with ELVs'
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
The International Rugby Board (IRB) council, at its recent special meeting in Hong Kong, reaffirmed its commitment to the global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) that will commence on August 1 and called for an early review of the trials in the first quarter of 2009.
Pichot calls time on his career
Sat, 12 Jul 2008
Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot has decided to quit international rugby and will not tour with the side when they play World Cup holders South Africa in Johannesburg on August 9.
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SANZAR announces D-day for Pumas
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
Argentina are one step closer to being included in a major international tournament, after recent constructive talks between the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) and SANZAR.
Bad break for Hernández
Sun, 29 Jun 2008
Argentina flyhalf Juan Martín Hernández will be out of action for two months after a teammate accidentally trod on his hand in their 12-13 defeat to Italy.
