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Felipe Contepomi: ""You can see that Argentina and Ireland are in different moments"

Contepomi: Pumas and Ireland are in 'different moments'

Argentina may well have something in store for Ireland when the sides meet in Dublin, according to Felipe Contepomi.

Rugby • 31 Oct 18

John Mitchell will be in situ for England's autumn series

Former All Blacks coach Mitchell joins England set up

England have appointed John Mitchell as their defence coach until the end of next year's World Cup.

Rugby • 18 Sep 18

(L-R): Jason Ryan, Ronan O'Gara and Ryan Crotty pose with the trophy

O'Gara's Crusaders dig out another Super Rugby success

Richie Mo'unga drove a resolute and clinical Canterbury Crusaders around the field as they beat South Africa's Lions 37-18 to clinch their ninth Super Rugby title in front of a sold-out crowd at Rugby League Park in Christchurch on Saturday.

Rugby • 04 Aug 18

Ronan O'Gara signed a contract extension in June

O'Gara's Crusaders power into Super Rugby final

Ronan O'Gara's Canterbury Crusaders stayed on track to defend their Super Rugby title with a ruthless 30-12 semi-final destruction of Hurricanes in Christchurch.

Rugby • 28 Jul 18

Ronan O'Gara is happy to extend his stay in New Zealand

O'Gara to extend his Canterbury tenure

Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as assistant coach with the Canterbury Crusaders until after the 2019 Super Rugby season, the club have confirmed.

Rugby • 14 Jun 18

Rory Arnold will miss Australia's opening June test with Ireland

Australia's Arnold to miss first test with Ireland

Australia lock Rory Arnold will miss his country's first test against Ireland as he has been suspended for three weeks after being shown a red card in the Brumbies' 42-24 Super Rugby loss to the Lions.

Rugby • 20 May 18

Israel Folau does not regret his comments which sparked off a row in rugby

Israel Folau has no regrets over anti-gay comments

Wallabies star Israel Folau said he has no regrets about saying gay people would go to "hell" and holds no grudges against his critics as he prepares for a return to Super Rugby.

Rugby • 04 May 18

Wessels had been expected to take over at the Melbourne Rebels

South African Wessels linked with Munster post

Rassie Erasmus' replacement at Munster could be his former assistant at the Stormers Dave Wessels, according to reports in Australia

Rugby • 15 Sep 17

Two South African teams have joined what is now the PRO14

Pro14 chief defends South African additions

Expanding the Pro14 to take in two South African sides is a risk worth taking, according to the tournament's chief executive.

Rugby • 23 Aug 17

Western Force appeal removal from Super Rugby

Western Force must wait to find out whether they have a future in Super Rugby after the judge hearing an appeal against their axing from the competition reserved his decision on Wednesday.

Rugby • 23 Aug 17

A young fan shows his support for Western Force

Western Force ponder legal action after Super Rugby axe

The Australian Rugby Union announced its intention to axe the Perth-based Western Force side from Super Rugby on Friday but the protracted saga may not be over yet with Rugby Western Australia pondering a legal challenge to the decision.

Rugby • 11 Aug 17

Cheetahs and the Southern Kings in action in Super Rugby

Cheetahs CEO implies his club are about to join Pro 12

The Cheetahs CEO has given the strongest indicator yet that his team are soon to join an expanded Pro12 competition.

Rugby • 13 Jul 17

Western Force and the Southern Kings are two sides facing the cull

Super Rugby set for three-team cull

Three teams, one from Australia and two from South Africa, will be axed from Super Rugby as the mainly southern hemisphere competition reverts to 15 teams for next season, governing body SANZAAR said on Sunday.

Rugby • 09 Apr 17

AP McCoy alongside his wife Chanelle and children beside his new statue

Recap: Your morning sports update

Get the latest breaking news as the Cheltenham Festival gets under way and Ireland prepare for a Six Nations finale against England.

Other sport • 14 Mar 17

Arno Botha, pictured in action for the Bulls, made his South African debut in 2013

Ulster capture Botha and Cooney in double swoop

South African international backrower Arno Botha and Connacht's John Cooney will join Ulster later this year, it was confirmed this morning.

Rugby • 16 Jan 17

Beauden Barrett was in flying form for the Hurricanes

Barrett inspires Hurricanes to Super Rugby glory

Beauden Barrett scored 15 points to help the Hurricanes land their maiden Super Rugby title with a 20-3 win over the Lions in Saturday's final at Westpac Stadium.

Rugby • 06 Aug 16

A Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Kings at Westpac Stadium, New Zealand

Intercontinental rugby match under discussion

European Champions Cup chiefs have confirmed they are in talks with Super Rugby bosses about a possible fixture between the winners of each competition.

Rugby • 25 Mar 16

Highlanders blow away Hurricanes for Super victory

Eliot Dixon scored one try and set up another as the Otago Highlanders beat the Wellington Hurricanes 21-14 to win their first Super Rugby title.

Rugby • 04 Jul 15

The Waratahs are the current Super Rugby champions

Japan and Argentina to enter teams in Super Rugby

Japan and Argentina have officially been given approval to enter teams in an expanded Super Rugby tournament from 2016.

Rugby • 21 Nov 14

McKenzie keeps an eye on his squad during training

McKenzie shakes up side ahead of France Test

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has dumped scrumhalf Will Genia and relegated former skipper James Horwill to the bench for his side's first Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Jun 14

Hong Kong Stadium would likely play host to a franchise team should the country win out in the Super Rugby bid process

Super Rugby franchise to draw international bids

NZRU CEO Steve Tew has revealed there is interest from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan in joining an expanded Super Rugby competition.

Rugby • 02 May 14

Michael Cheika was Leinster head coach between 2005 and 2010

Cheika gets six-month suspended ban for abuse

Former Leinster coach Michael Cheika has been given a suspended six-month ban by Super Rugby's governing body after he admitted abusing a cameraman during a match.

Rugby • 29 Apr 14

David Pocock receives medical attention after injuring his knee playing for the Brumbies against the Western Force

Fresh agony for Australian Pocock

Australia flanker David Pocock will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery for the second time in 12 months.

Rugby • 06 Mar 14

Richie McCaw had an evening to forget for the Crusaders, and was taken off at half-time

McCaw fractures thumb in Crusaders loss

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks of the Super Rugby season after fracturing his thumb in the Crusaders' defeat by the Blues.

Rugby • 01 Mar 14

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