World Cup winner Leopoldo Luque dead at 71 World Cup winner Leopoldo Luque has died at the age of 71, the Argentina Football Association has announced. Soccer • 15 Feb
Lam: We know what to expect from Connacht Few opposition coaches come to the Sportsground with such a detailed knowledge of Connacht as Pat Lam, who returns to his old stomping ground on ... Rugby • 17 Dec 20
Zebo condemns World Rugby response to racism issue Simon Zebo has described the World Rugby response to a racism controversy involving three Argentina players as "pathetic". Rugby • 10 Dec 20
Former Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella dies aged 66 Former Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella, who led the national team to the final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, has died at the age ... Soccer • 09 Dec 20
Hodge off target as Australia and Argentina draw again Australia and Argentina drew for the second time in two Tri-Nations tests, finishing deadlocked at 16-16 after Wallabies fullback Reece Hodge missed a potential match-winning ... Rugby • 05 Dec 20
Pumas rescind suspension of trio over racist posts The Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) has rescinded its sanction against captain Pablo Matera and two players who posted racial and xenophobic comments on social media ... Rugby • 03 Dec 20
Argentina trio suspended for xenophobic posts Argentine Rugby Union has suspended captain Pablo Matera and two other members of the national team over "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments published by the players ... Rugby • 01 Dec 20
All Blacks gain revenge on scoreless Argentina New Zealand thrashed Argentina 38-0 in a Tri-Nations test in Newcastle to gain a measure of revenge for their stunning loss to the Pumas two ... Rugby • 28 Nov 20
'Maradona was nearly two people in one body' Diego Maradona's former agent Jon Smith says he believes "history will be kind" to the late Argentine footballing great. Soccer • 27 Nov 20
AVB calls for FIFA to retire No 10 in Maradona's honour Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has called on FIFA to retire the number 10 jersey for all teams in honour of the late ... Soccer • 26 Nov 20
Argentina declares three days of national mourning Argentina president Alberto Fernandez declared three days of mourning after the passing of Diego Maradona, with fans worldwide paying tribute to one of the most ... Soccer • 26 Nov 20
Argentina battle back to earn draw with Australia Nicolas Sanchez held his nerve with the boot as Argentina hit back from 15-6 down to claim a 15-15 draw against Australia in a Tri ... Rugby • 21 Nov 20
'Emotions are a good thing' - Ledesma proud of Pumas Pumas coach Mario Ledesma was unapologetic for the tears he and his team shed after their maiden victory over the All Blacks last weekend and ... Rugby • 19 Nov 20
Javier Mascherano calls time on stellar career Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. Soccer • 16 Nov 20
Figallo hangs up his boots due to head injury Saracens and Argentina prop Juan Figallo has retired from rugby on medical advice at the age of 32 due to a head injury. Rugby • 12 Nov 20
Former Man City defender Zabaleta retires Former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has decided to bring the curtain down on his playing career after leaving West Ham over the summer. Soccer • 16 Oct 20
Three more Covid-19 cases in Argentina camp Argentina have reported three more cases of Covid-19 in their training camp as they continue preparations for the Rugby Championship in Australia. Rugby • 16 Sep 20
Argentina coach Ledesma tests positive for coronavirus Coach Mario Ledesma has become the latest member of the Argentina set-up to test positive for coronavirus, the country's union said. Rugby • 11 Sep 20
Messi - Where next for the world's greatest player? Manchester City are expected to be one of the clubs in the running to sign Lionel Messi after the Argentina international expressed his desire to ... Soccer • 26 Aug 20
Omam-Biyik: The man who stunned Argentina at Italia 90 François Omam-Biyik, who scored the famous Cameroon goal that toppled Argentina on the opening day at Italia 90, speaks to Raf Diallo about his memories ... Soccer • 14 Jun 20
Virus halt offers chance to sort out calendar - O'Shea The decimation of world rugby by the coronavirus has given administrators an "unbelievable opportunity" to come up with a solution to the fixture chaos that ... Rugby • 04 Jun 20
Australia could act as Rugby Championship hub Rugby Australia is in talks with its government about allowing New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina to enter the country and be based in a ... Rugby • 02 Jun 20
Robbie & Ortega - a tale of two No 10s Twenty two years ago Robbie Keane made his home debut for the Republic of Ireland as Ariel Ortega exhibited his brilliance. Anthony Pyne looks back ... Soccer • 25 Apr 20
Pichot eager to shake up rugby global calendar Agustin Pichot has staked his bid to become chairman of World Rugby on a modern, more inclusive global game that gives emerging nations a greater ... Rugby • 14 Apr 20
Messi fires Argentina past Brazil in Saudi Arabia Lionel Messi made a successful return to international football as Argentina gained a measure of revenge on Brazil for this summer's Copa America semi-final defeat ... Soccer • 15 Nov 19
