# Pumas

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# jet lag

No excuses for Schmidt's Ireland as they aim to move up a gear for Pumas

26 of the Irish players only got back from Chicago yesterday morning.

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Nov 6th 2018, 6:30 AM

# rassie-lution

Kolisi keeps captaincy as Rassie welcomes Etzebeth and Whitely back for 'Boks

Handre Pollard returns to the number 10 shirt as South Africa open the Rugby Championship against Argentina.

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Aug 16th 2018, 2:47 PM

# Cagey affair

First half effort sees Wales past Argentina

The hosts dominated possession and territory but Wales made their early scores count.

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Jun 9th 2018, 10:39 PM

# dev's discipline

'I keep quite calm, I need to': Devin Toner rises above it all

Ireland’s most consistent presence doesn’t expend energy getting himself to the right emotional pitch.

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Nov 23rd 2017, 1:38 AM

# November Tests

The outrageous talent of Nemani Nadolo and more of the weekend's highlights

In case you didn’t watch every minute of rugby going at the weekend, here’s a sampler.

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Nov 20th 2017, 6:06 PM

# Pumas

Pumas finish strongly to see off Italy

This was no work of art in Florence.

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Nov 18th 2017, 5:04 PM

# Pumas

Struggling Argentina face 'difficult' November Tests

The Pumas will face England and Italy as well as Joe Schmidt’s Ireland.

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Nov 3rd 2017, 4:46 PM

# Depth

All Black locks get a rest even with title on the line in Buenos Aires

While most countries would be sending out their best, most experienced side, New Zealand are building depth for the 2019 World Cup.

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Sep 28th 2017, 10:05 AM

# Skud missile

Milner-Skudder gets first start since World Cup final as All Blacks make wholesale changes

New Zealand take on Argentina in New Plymouth on Saturday.

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Sep 6th 2017, 7:00 PM

# dangerous den

Solomona turns from villain to deliver late heroics for England in Argentina

The league convert had looked suspect for some of England’s concessions, but bounced off tacklers to deliver a dramatic win for Eddie Jones’ side.

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Jun 11th 2017, 1:31 AM

# depth chart

Magic Damian McKenzie in line for All Black debut in Argentina

The Chiefs back is among the replacements for Saturday night’s clash in Buenos Aires.

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Sep 29th 2016, 11:23 AM

# Due north

Wallabies and Pumas to play Rugby Championship game in the wrong hemisphere

Australia have a seriously tough travel schedule ahead of them.

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Apr 5th 2016, 12:16 PM

# bronze medal

Springboks claim third in World Cup as greats of the game wave goodbye

Argentina attacked as ambitiously as ever but couldn’t find the finishes they needed.

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Oct 30th 2015, 10:12 PM

# Emotional

They broke Irish hearts, but the Pumas have been a joy in this World Cup

Head coach Daniel Hourcade says he has no regrets about the way Argentina played.

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Oct 25th 2015, 8:06 PM

# Super Mario

'He was crawling through the middle and I was thinking, 'what is this guy doing?'

Former Pumas hooker Mario Ledesma has transformed the Australian scrum.

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Oct 24th 2015, 7:30 AM

# rwc 15

'New generation of young and fearless Pumas have taken this World Cup by storm'

Argentina’s attacking evolution has been fascinating to watch, writes Rory Keane.

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Oct 22nd 2015, 7:37 PM

# Vamos!

Hard to begrudge the brilliant Pumas their World Cup semi-final spot

Argentina swatted Ireland aside to move into the last four.

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Oct 18th 2015, 6:15 PM

# ThanksPaulie

Ireland fans are planning a fifth-minute ovation for Paul O'Connell today

What do you think of the idea? We may have helped it along.

16.1k

Oct 18th 2015, 12:23 AM

# Breakdown

Analysis: Ireland's rucking a cause for optimism against Pumas

Joe Schmidt’s men were ferocious at the ruck last weekend against the French.

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Oct 17th 2015, 10:00 PM

# starting XV

Argentina make 10 changes as frontliners return for Ireland clash

Daniel Hourcade had named a powerful, pace XV for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.

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Oct 16th 2015, 1:12 PM

# Green Light

Jonathan Sexton fit enough for inclusion in Ireland's starting XV to face Argentina

Keith Earls will also strap up an injury and head into battle at the Millennium Stadium this Sunday.

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Oct 16th 2015, 1:01 PM

# Cats and dogs

5 times Ireland v Argentina was too much to handle

Keep your fingernails long for Sunday, you’ll probably need to chew on them.

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Oct 14th 2015, 11:20 AM

# Pumas

One of Argentina's key men will miss the Ireland game because of a one-week ban

Marcelo Bosch can get the feet up with Seanie this weekend.

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Oct 13th 2015, 10:09 PM

# next challenge

Schmidt looks towards World Cup quarter against 'incredibly good' Pumas

The Ireland head coach has been impressed by Argentina’s exciting backs.

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Oct 12th 2015, 8:47 AM

# No Go

Munster won't be signing this Argentinian transfer target

Agustín Creevy has agreed to join Argentina’s new Super Rugby franchise next season.

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Apr 7th 2015, 11:17 AM

# los pumas

Four drop goals help Argentina to upset Saint-André's France in Paris

Ireland’s World Cup opponents were tactically out-thought in the French capital.

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Nov 23rd 2014, 9:05 AM

# Hanging On

Pumas still await their first Rugby Championship win as Aussies edge them Down Under

A late rally from the Argentines ensured a nervy finale for the Wallabies.

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Sep 13th 2014, 1:51 PM

# wizards of oz

Pumas feel they have what it takes to spring a surprise against the Aussies

After 3 seasons of competing in the southern hemisphere championship, Argentina are still to win a game.

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Sep 12th 2014, 11:41 AM

# audition

McFadden handed Ireland's 13 shirt as Schmidt makes eight changes

Noel Reid, Rob Herring and James Cronin could make their debuts from the bench against Argentina.

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Jun 12th 2014, 6:14 PM

# llama

'Argentina rattled us a bit at the breakdown' - Ireland lock Henderson

The 22-year-old was one of the stand-out individuals last weekend in Resistencia.

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Jun 11th 2014, 3:15 PM

# profiles

What kind of Argentina team will Ireland be facing tomorrow in Chaco?

We’ve examined Los Pumas’ starting side ahead of their clash with Joe Schmidt’s men.

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Jun 6th 2014, 2:51 PM

# Dilemma

Schmidt juggling player management and depth chart for Argentina Tests

The Ireland coach has opted to rest four key players while aiming to increase competition for places.

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May 19th 2014, 1:40 PM

# summer tour

Sexton and Zebo included in Ireland squad for Argentina Tests, D'Arcy and Madigan miss out

Tommy Bowe and Sean O’Brien also miss out as Schmidt calls upon Felix Jones, Robbie Diack, James Cronin, Rob Herring and Kieran Marmion.

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May 19th 2014, 11:35 AM

# get booking

Venues confirmed for Ireland's summer tour of Argentina

The two Test matches will take place in the northern cities of Resistencia and Tucumán .

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Jan 16th 2014, 3:38 PM

# Fixture List

Same again? NZ’s Jo’Burg visit to provide Rugby Championship climax in 2014

The last meeting between the sides made for an all-time classic.

2.8k

Dec 3rd 2013, 11:44 AM

# narrow margins

Australia cling on to defy Argentina and snap losing streak

Missed penalties and poor scrummaging had the Wallabies on the brink over another costly defeat.

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Sep 14th 2013, 2:39 PM

# southern hemisphere

Genia dropped as Australia look to arrest slide

Argentina have made five changes for Saturday’s Test in Perth.

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Sep 11th 2013, 8:35 AM

# Winning

Narrow win for unimpressive South Africa in Rugby Championship

The Boks came from behind at the half to secure a hard-fought win.

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Aug 24th 2013, 10:24 PM

# pumas pumped

'This was Ruan Pienaar's best performance since I started coaching him' says Meyer

South Africa annihilated Argentina 73-13 in their Rugby Championship opener.

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Aug 18th 2013, 1:34 PM

# The Beast

'Preparations were perfect, everything else was a bit of a disaster' - Best on RWC '07

The former Ireland flanker played his final match in the pool stage elimination by Argentina.

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Dec 10th 2012, 6:30 PM