Argentina to lift ban on players after racist tweets
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an unexpected turn of events, the Argentina Rugby Union has lifted the previously-imposed suspensions on three players including captain Pablo Matera for posting racist tweets seven years ago. The...
Argentina set to reinstate Matera as captain
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyPablo Matera is set to be reinstated as Pumas captain after the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) rescinded its sanction against him and two team-mates for "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments in historical...
Pablo Matera reinstated as Argentina captain as his and team-mates' suspensions lifted
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPablo Matera is reinstated as Argentina captain as his and two team-mates' suspensions for comments on social media are lifted.
Los Pumas team to face Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPablo Matera, as well as teammates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, won't take part in the Pumas' final Tri Nations Test of the year against the Wallabies on Saturday, the national body confirmed on Thursday. Experienced...
O'Connor to start at Flyhalf for Wallabies final Tri Nations Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has named James O’Connor at flyhalf for the side’s final Tri Nations Test of the year against Argentina at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday. Wearing...
James O'Connor recalled as Wallabies five-eighth for final Tri-Nations outing
5 years ago by The GuardianPlaymaker has been sidelined through injuriesVersatile Reece Hodge moves to fullback against ArgentinaJames O’Connor has been recalled as the Wallabies’ No 10 for Australia’s final Test of the year...
To the players and the press who were happy to see Joe Schmidt go – welcome to the new world
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIt was a touching gesture before the All Blacks played Argentina in Australia. The Kiwi captain came forward and laid an All Black jersey with a number 10 and ‘Maradona’ inscribed on the back of it.
Former Argentina captains defend disgraced players, believe they should be forgiven
5 years ago by Rugby DumpArgentina’s recently disgraced trio Pablo Matera, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino have received the support from a number of former Pumas captains.
Tuesday’s Rugby News
5 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyTuesday’s Rugby News looks at the Players stood down by the Pumas, those Reds (and Wallabies) centres, Green And Gold Rugby · Rugby Report Card 113 – Toma Los Tres Puntos Tweet The post Tuesday’s...
