Argentina

England resist Argentina fightback to claim third place

England held their nerve to overcome Argentina's determined fightback and finish the World Cup in third place with a tense 26-23 victory at the Stade de France.

New Zealand hammer Argentina to cruise into RWC final

New Zealand booked an unprecedented fifth Rugby World Cup final appearance after blowing away Argentina 44-6 at the Stade de France.

Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions

Donal Lenihan looks ahead to the two Rugby World Cup semi-finals and is not expecting any surprises, as he tips New Zealand and South Africa to advance to the showpiece decider.

New Zealand head coach dismisses 'favourites' tag

Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.

Pumas lean on historic 2022 win ahead of All Black test

Argentina have invoked their historic victory over New Zealand last year in their quest to pull off a seismic upset by winning Friday's World Cup semi-final.

Gatland points to referee change as Wales crash out

Warren Gatland felt the change in referee knocked Wales off their stride as they crashed out of the World Cup with a 29-17 quarter-final defeat to Argentina in Marseille.

Argentina rally to dump Wales out of the World Cup

Wales crashed out of the Rugby World Cup after Emiliano Boffelli inspired an Argentina fightback that saw them win a thrilling spectacle 29-17 at Stade Velodrome.

Rugby World Cup QF recap: Wales 12-29 Argentina

Argentina produce a brilliant second-half showing to send Wales home and book a semi-final spot for the third time in their history.

Pumas set up Wales QF date after winning Japan showdown

Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against Wales after beating Japan 39-27 in their winner-takes-all Pool D clash.

Argentina set up winner-takes-all clash with Japan

Cheika wants discipline not magic from Pumas

Argentina coach Michael Cheika said he was not looking for anything magical from his Pumas team when they try to get their World Cup campaign back on track against Samoa on Friday.

Ford inspires 14-man England to victory over Argentina

George Ford masterminded a remarkable England victory forged in adversity after Argentina were toppled 27-10 in their World Cup opener despite Tom Curry being sent off in the third minute.

Rugby World Cup: England 27-10 Argentina recap

The action as it happened from the Pool D clash between England and Argentina in Marseille

'I made a mistake' - Owen Farrell accepts ban decision

Owen Farrell admits the tackle that resulted in his suspension for Saturday's World Cup opener against Argentina was a mistake.

Argentina opt for Bogado but gamble with front row

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has included rookie fullback Martin Bogado in his 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France but will take only five props as he opted for an extra back in his selection that will travel to France.

South Africa edge bruising battle with Argentina

Fly-half Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a second-place finish in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Argentina stun error-prone Wallabies with late try

Juan Martin Gonzalez scored a late winner as Argentina stunned Australia 34-31 in the Rugby Championship to leave the Wallabies in disarray and without a win two games into the second Eddie Jones era.

All Blacks explode out of the traps to beat Pumas

A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for an impressive 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza as fly-half Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion.