Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ben Donaldson (C)) takes a penalty kick amid difficult conditions in La Plata

Last-gasp penalty sees Australia pip Argentina

Australia kicked over a last-gasp penalty to edge hosts Argentina 20-19 in the Rugby Championship to win their first match of this year's competition.

Rugby • 01 Sep 24

New Zealand and Australia look to rebound after defeats

New Zealand and Australia will be out to restore some pride with Rugby Championship victories this weekend after chastening reverses at the hands of Argentina and South Africa last Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Aug 24

Antoine Frisch set Emerging Ireland on their way

Emerging Ireland made to work for second tour victory

Emerging Ireland made it two wins from two in their tour of South Africa but they were holding on towards the end of their 28-24 victory over Pumas in Bloemfontein.

Rugby • 05 Oct 22

Prendergast (centre) will captain Emerging Ireland against the Pumas

Prendergast to captain Emerging Ireland v Pumas

Connacht's Cian Prendergast will captain Emerging Ireland in tomorrow's second tour match against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, with Simon Easterby naming a brand new starting XV for the meeting with the Currie Cup champions.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

Felipe Contepomi: 'Here in Leinster, I'm still developing, still growing;

Contepomi: Pumas link only 'rumours'

Felipe Contepomi insists that stories linking him to the vacant head coach role with Argentina are just "rumours" and that he's very happy at Leinster.

Rugby • 01 Mar 22

Tupou Vaa'i races clear to score his second try

All Blacks back on top of the world after beating Pumas

New Zealand snatched South Africa's world No 1 ranking and placed one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy after a much-changed side thumped Argentina 36-13 in Brisbane.

Rugby • 18 Sep 21

Luke McGrath warned that Ireland have to be on top of their game against Argentina

Luke McGrath concerned by Argentina attack

Luke McGrath is wary of Argentina's attacking threat ahead of Saturday's November series clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 07 Nov 18

Pumas boss: Ireland a team that 'competes mano a mano'

Argentina will be playing three Tests in Europe in November but the resurgent Pumas, coming off their best ever Rugby Championship campaign, are focused solely on their opener against Ireland.

Rugby • 29 Oct 18

George North from Wales is tackled by Bautista Delguy from Argentina

Wales win first Test series in Argentina since 1999

Wales secured their first Test series victory in Argentina since 1999 with a 30-12 victory over the Pumas in Santa Fe.

Rugby • 16 Jun 18

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