argentina

Fernandez Lobbe to miss Test

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Argentina will be without former captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe when they face Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Leicester Tigers prop Fraser Balmain wins praise as he steps up...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Prop Fraser Balmain's impressive start to the new season "has been coming", according to Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill. The 22-year-old tight-head has been thrust into a starting...

Burger hopes to make the difference for Boks

1 decade ago by Rugby Championship news

Springbok flanker Schalk Burger says that having missed the last four years of Tests between South Africa and New Zealand's All Blacks he is itching to make an impact this weekend.

Argentina make five changes

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Former captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe has left Argentina's Rugby Championship squad making way for Rodrigo Baez as one of five changes for Saturday's closing test against Australia.

Rugby aims to reach new heights in Bolivia

1 decade ago by IRB

By Frankie Deges The goal is to have a game of rugby played at 6,500 metres above sea level by March of next year. This would not only be a unique sporting event and the highest any ball-sport has ever...

Sleeker Read takes tips from Usain Bolt

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

The All Blacks will have already beaten the Springboks before they meet at Ellis Park this weekend.  As arrogant as it may sound, Kieran Read says that mental image will give him a competitive edge in...

Van Staden returns for Pumas

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Justin van Staden will receive a starting berth in the only change to the Pumas' run-on side for their Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls

Can Anyone Stop the All Blacks?

1 decade ago by In The Loose

In the aftermath of yet another Rugby Championship win for New Zealand, the question has to be asked if there is any chance of their dominance of international rugby coming to an end at the World Cup next...

The Ewen McKenzie selection saga continues

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie had nine hours flying time to Argentina to mull over his selections after the inexplicable 28-10 loss to the Springboks at Newlands last weekend. Let’s make four parts...

Wallabies in Argentina without luggage

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Wallabies have endured more suffering on their hellish trek from Cape Town, with the squad’s luggage not making it to Buenos Aires. After leaving Cape Town at 4.30am on Monday, the Wallabies...