The Irish Times

Leo Cullen on Contepomi speculation: ‘I like to think he’s pretty happy here’

Leinster backs coach is the frontrunner to take over as head coach of Argentina

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 16:52

Mario Ledesma airs Argentina mental health concerns after a gruelling year

‘We don’t have the budget to bring families like some other teams do, so it’s been tough’

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 09:22

Julián Montoya enjoying lead role after long stint on second fiddle

Hooker Montoya follows mentor Agustin Creevy in leadership role with Pumas

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 07:00

Ireland need one more big performance to see off Argentina

Pumas will come to Dublin full of determination and intent on an upset

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 07:00

Robbie Henshaw ready to meet Ireland’s high standards on return

Leinster centre has been largely absent since the Lions series during the summer

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:15

Strong Ireland selection set to reflect respect Argentina are held in

Robert Baloucoune could get a run on right wing outside new halfback pairing

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 06:00

Consistency is key for Argentina and Guido Petti after a year of upheaval

Los Pumas stars are now spread across the globe but are starting to hit their stride

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 20:48

The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00

New Zealand coach Ian Foster wants his side to complete grand slam after claiming title

Jordie Barrett’s late penalty sealed a sixth consecutive win for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:36

All Blacks return to world number one with Argentina romp

Los Pumas routed in Brisbane as New Zealand extend Rugby Championship lead

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 14:01

Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup bid a ‘light on the hill’

Wallabies have slumped to seventh in the world amid major financial woes

Thu May 20 2021 - 09:04

Matt Williams: Ireland can learn to win from recent New Zealand defeats

If Ireland do what they have been doing, then they will get what they have been getting

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 08:30

Owen Doyle: Wales lucky to escape heavier censure for a litany of offences

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00

Springboks pull out of Rugby Championship due to player welfare concerns

World champions now have no Test matches lined up until start of next year’s Lions tour

Fri Oct 16 2020 - 08:13

Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIA

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:09

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16

Ian McKinley misses out in numbers game as Italy name World Cup squad

Conor O’Shea names two outhalves in 31-man panel; Springboks lose Ulster backrow Marcel Coetzee to injury

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 18:18

Pollard inspires South Africa as they lift title for first time in a decade

Outhalf’s 31-point haul continues Springboks’ fine form ahead of World Cup

Sun Aug 11 2019 - 13:55

Pool C: Argentina hoping to channel spirit of the Jaguares

Super Rugby finalists will supply the core of Mario Ledesma’s Pumas squad in Japan

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 05:00

Pool C: France and Argentina bidding to join England in the quarters

An opening round clash between Les Bleus and Los Pumas is a mouth watering start

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 15:30

Ledesma looks to increase Argentina squad’s depth for World Cup

Coach says scrum rules in domestic game have been ‘detrimental to all Argentine rugby’

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 22:30

Dan Leavy presses his case with a timely intervention

Leinster flanker may well have played himself into the starting side to face the All Blacks

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00

Imperfect display could prove perfect preparation for Ireland

Schmidt acknowledges major improvement will be required against the All Blacks

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 05:00

Ledesma hands out warning to Ireland ahead of New Zealand game

‘They were bad and it’s difficult for them to be bad two games in a row’

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 22:58

Ireland poised to extend proud home record against the Pumas

Expected edge at scrum time to establish the platform for Schmidt’s men

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00

Argentina’s back three has ability to shred Irish defence

John O'Sullivan: during the Rugby Championship Pumas averaged three tries a match

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 07:00

Landajo warns Ireland that Pumas have changed their stripes

Scrumhalf says Argentina have found right balance and are well primed for clash

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 07:00

Ireland have the foundations, now it's time to build

Presence of both Conway and Addison suggests Kearney unlikely to be in the match-day 23

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shape

Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00

Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as ever

There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

Argentina opt mostly for home-based players on Europe tour

Pumas open their four-match tour with Test against Ireland on November 10th

Thu Oct 18 2018 - 16:14

New Zealand and Australia finish Championship on a high

Champions pip Springboks while Aussies produce amazing comeback to stun Argentina

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 15:30

All Blacks poised to bounce back in Buenos Aires

Defeat to Argentina would be a first back-to-back loss for New Zealand since 2011

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 15:19