Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Argentina’s rugby team doesn’t have a totemic figure like Lionel Messi to bind it like the national soccer team did when it was winning the soccer World Cup less than a year ago. That Pumas passion propelled them into the Rugby World Cup semifinals on Saturday when they were 12 minutes away from losing to Wales. We are the fortunate guys who wear the jersey.” Argentina and Wales came to France with few expectations and fought their way out of mediocre pools to meet in the Rugby World Cup knockout stage for the first time. A couple of silky breaks by flyhalf Santiago Carreras and a silly off-the-ball shoulder tackle by Wales’ Josh Adams gave Pumas sharpshooter Emiliano Boffelli two easy penalties to slot at the end of the half. “At the start of the campaign,” Wales captain Jac Morgan said, “not many people thought we’d get out of the group, and we came into this game as favorites.

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France and Pumas looking to sign off autumn rugby in style
1 month, 2 weeks ago

France and Pumas looking to sign off autumn rugby in style

Associated Press  

PARIS — One thing is certain for Fabien Galthie’s France this autumn. Galthie reasoned he’s trying to create depth and more experience ahead of the Six Nations and more in mind of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. A year after its brokenhearted exit in the quarterfinals of its home Rugby World Cup at the hands of South Africa and following …

Ireland holds out Pumas 22-19 for relieving win in Dublin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland holds out Pumas 22-19 for relieving win in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland survived a thrilling comeback from Argentina to hold on for a relieving 22-19 win in a gritty autumn rugby test on Friday. While Ireland conceded another swag of penalties for a second straight test, it was the Pumas’ own indiscipline which cost them an historic first win in Dublin. Prop Francisco Gomez Kodela was yellow-carded with five …

Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare

Associated Press  

Argentina rolling into Dublin this week hasn’t come fast enough for Ireland. “You don’t become a bad side in one game,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell says. “In his own mind, he’d probably thought he’s been ready for quite some time because he’s that kind of kid, a confident kid.” Healy equals ‘BoD’ It will also be a milestone game for …

Pumas outclass Italy by a record 50-18 in Udine
2 months ago

Pumas outclass Italy by a record 50-18 in Udine

Associated Press  

UDINE, Italy — Argentina extended its rugby domination of Italy in a record 50-18 win on Saturday. They were expected to be competitive in the first test matchup between Argentina and an Argentine coach, Italy’s first-year mentor Gonzalo Quesada. Italy got a penalty try after Argentina’s Juan Martin Gonzalez was yellow-carded for illegally collapsing a maul. Italy should have had …

The remarkable story of Argentina, rugby’s great outlier
3 months, 1 week ago

The remarkable story of Argentina, rugby’s great outlier

The Independent  

The story goes that the sobriquet by which the Argentine national rugby team has become commonly known came about as a case of mistaken identity. Argentina’s men have competed at every World Cup and reached semi-finals at three of the last five tournaments, but success in the Southern Hemisphere’s premier international competition has been elusive. open image in gallery Argentina …

Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas
3 months, 1 week ago

Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas

Associated Press  

Here we go again. Because the South Africa second string failed to wrap up the Rugby Championship title last weekend in Argentina, the first string has been summoned to finish the job on Saturday in Mbombela. Despite losing 29-28 in Santiago del Estero, the Springboks remain formidable favorites to take their first title since 2019. The Pumas’ first win over …

Argentina could end All Blacks’ 50-test win streak at Auckland’s Eden Park
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina could end All Blacks’ 50-test win streak at Auckland’s Eden Park

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Argentina has the chance to become the first team to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park in 50 tests over 30 years in the second Rugby Championship match between the teams at the Auckland stadium on Saturday. The Pumas convincingly beat the All Blacks in the first test at Wellington last weekend and if they …

New Zealand vs Argentina result: All Blacks stunned in Rugby Championship opener as Pumas pull off remarkable win
4 months, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand vs Argentina result: All Blacks stunned in Rugby Championship opener as Pumas pull off remarkable win

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Pumas and Uruguay meet to decide South American rugby supremacy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pumas and Uruguay meet to decide South American rugby supremacy

Associated Press  

MALDONADO, Uruguay — Argentina and Uruguay meet in an official rugby test on Saturday for the first time in 18 years. Among the changes, Benetton outside back Ignacio Mendy will play his first test since his 2021 debut against South Africa, and hooker Ignacio Ruiz will make his first start in his 10th test. Fellow back-rower Joaquin Moro will make …

Argentina restores wounded pride by beating France for the first time in 8 years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina restores wounded pride by beating France for the first time in 8 years

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina beat France 33-25 for the first time in eight years with a powerful pride-restoring performance in their second rugby test on Saturday. They blew a 21-10 halftime lead and fell behind 25-21, but while France prop Georges-Henri Colombe was in the sin-bin, the pack engineered two tries finished by replacement prop Thomas Gallo. Antoine Hastoy’s …

All Blacks destruction of Argentina delivers Rugby World Cup semi-final flop
1 year, 2 months ago

All Blacks destruction of Argentina delivers Rugby World Cup semi-final flop

The Independent  

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How to beat the All Blacks: Three key areas Argentina must target in World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

How to beat the All Blacks: Three key areas Argentina must target in World Cup semi-final

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After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal
1 year, 2 months ago

After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

PARIS — Argentina and New Zealand weren’t supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. They have a history of overachieving at the World Cup.” Foster summoned left winger Mark Tele’a from purgatory to face an Argentina side which changed only its scrumhalf to play Gonzalo Bertranou in anticipation of a much faster …

Argentina make single change for All Blacks semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina make single change for All Blacks semi-final

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Wales vs Argentina result: Pumas scrap their way to World Cup semi-finals as Wales come up short
1 year, 2 months ago

Wales vs Argentina result: Pumas scrap their way to World Cup semi-finals as Wales come up short

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Wales v Argentina LIVE: Rugby World Cup final score and reaction as Nicolas Sanchez late try sinks Welsh hopes
1 year, 2 months ago

Wales v Argentina LIVE: Rugby World Cup final score and reaction as Nicolas Sanchez late try sinks Welsh hopes

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5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot
1 year, 2 months ago

5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

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Wales daring Argentina to beat them in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
1 year, 2 months ago

Wales daring Argentina to beat them in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Associated Press  

Every team came to the Rugby World Cup with a lofty goal. Wales coach Warren Gatland says confidently, “We’re not ready to go home yet.” Most thought they would be home by now. But he also said at the time that he welcomed the pessimism about Wales’ chances at the Rugby World Cup. “We know Wales are favorites, everyone’s made …

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

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Rugby World Cup takeaways: France and Ireland live up to the hype. High tackles are already an issue
1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup takeaways: France and Ireland live up to the hype. High tackles are already an issue

Associated Press  

The two biggest takeaways from the first block of games at the Rugby World Cup reinforced a couple of pre-tournament predictions. Rugby’s newish rules on head contact and player safety that have been brought in since the last World Cup also threaten to be an overriding theme, with some players still getting used to the big changes in the way …

Pumas have a goalkicker to worry England at Rugby World Cup. Ireland and Australia also kick off
1 year, 4 months ago

Pumas have a goalkicker to worry England at Rugby World Cup. Ireland and Australia also kick off

Associated Press  

There’s a strong whiff of ‘missed opportunity’ when Argentina has played England at the Rugby World Cup. ENGLAND vs ARGENTINA In their first World Cup meeting in 1995 in Durban, the Pumas scored two tries to none but England won 24-18 off eight goalkicks by Rob Andrew. England has 10 survivors from the 2019 final lost to South Africa in …

Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host
1 year, 4 months ago

Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host

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Australia vs Argentina: Rugby Championship result as last-gasp Juan Martin Gonzalez try secures stunning win
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia vs Argentina: Rugby Championship result as last-gasp Juan Martin Gonzalez try secures stunning win

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Pumas beat All Blacks for 1st time in New Zealand
2 years, 4 months ago

Pumas beat All Blacks for 1st time in New Zealand

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Winger Emiliano Boffelli kicked six penalties and the conversion of a try to Juan Martin Gonzalez to propel Argentina to a momentous 25-18 win over New Zealand in a Rugby Championship test on Saturday. Boffelli’s flawless kicking performance ensured the Pumas achieved only their second win over the All Blacks in 34 tests and their first …

Uruguay qualifies for ’23 Rugby World Cup, Canada misses out
3 years, 3 months ago

Uruguay qualifies for ’23 Rugby World Cup, Canada misses out

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after downing the United States 34-15 on Saturday while Canada will miss the tournament for the first time after an historic loss to Chile. The U.S. will face Chile next year for the right to go to the World Cup as the Americas 2 qualifier in Pool D. Chile …

Rugby Championship: Aussies finish on a high, Pumas on a low
3 years, 3 months ago

Rugby Championship: Aussies finish on a high, Pumas on a low

Associated Press  

GOLD COAST, Australia — Andrew Kellaway scored three tries as Australia finished the Rugby Championship on a high with a fourth straight win, ensuring Argentina’s tumultuous, months-long tour ended without a victory in six tests. The Wallabies scored two first-half tries within eight minutes while Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was in the sin-bin and added three more in the second …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Owen Farrell an oasis of calm despite reckless Pumas
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Owen Farrell an oasis of calm despite reckless Pumas

Daily Mail  

That was job well done by England and don't be sidetracked by the fact that Argentina played for an hour with 14 men. England put on an impressive display to book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals Nigel Owens showed Tomas Lavanini a straight red card for a poor tackle on Owen Farrell Eddie will be pleased. You …

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