Argentina strip Pablo Matera of captaincy after alleged xenophobic social media posts
5 years ago by The GuardianAlleged comments made in 2011 and 2013Matera issues apology and says he is ‘ashamed’ Argentina have stripped Pablo Matera of the captaincy and stood him down from Saturday’s final Tri Nations clash...
The story behind the All Blacks tribute to Diego Maradona
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane has credited scrumhalf TJ Perenara with the idea of presenting Argentina with an All Blacks jersey with the name Maradona on the back. Cane laid...
Argentina moved by All Blacks' Tri-Nations tribute to Diego Maradona
5 years ago by The GuardianNZ captain Sam Cane presents Maradona jersey before HakaPumas skipper Pablo Matera ‘really thankful’ for gestureThe All Blacks have been widely lauded and thanked by opponents Argentina for their touching...
Mario Ledesma refreshes his 23 to face the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma has made a number of changes to his starting side for the big clash with the All Blacks in Newcastle on Saturday. The Pumas will be looking to beat the All Blacks...
Watch: Pablo Matera gives shirt to emotional young fan
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Pumas captain gives this kid a souvenir to treasureInspiration: Argentina captain Pablo Matera (Getty Images)Before the Rugby World Cup in Japan last year, we tried to get to know Argentina’s...
All Blacks great praises emotional Matera moment with young Pumas fan
5 years ago by Rugby DumpArgentina captain Pablo Matera has become even more popular in the eyes of rugby fans after giving his shirt to a young fan following Saturday’s Tri Nations clash with the Wallabies.
Australia v Argentina live stream: How to watch the Tri-Nations match
5 years ago by Rugby WorldCan the Pumas back up their historic win over the All Blacks? Or will the Wallabies be celebrating?We have lift-off: Pablo Matera wins a lineout during last year's fixture (Getty Images)Can the Pumas back...
The Last 5 Encounters Between the Wallabies and Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see a big Tri Nations clash between the Wallabies of Australia and the Argentinian Pumas at McDonald Jones Stadium in New South Wales. It is a fixture which traditionally brings...
Argentina bolster bench for Wallabies test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMario Ledesma has kept faith with the starting line up that beat the All Blacks for the first time last weekend by naming an unchanged starting lineup for their crucial Tri Nations Test against the Wallabies...
Watch: The best bits from Pablo Matera's game against New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPablo Matera led his side to history on Saturday as Argentina claimed their first-ever victory over New Zealand in Sydney. The Pumas captain put in a fantastic performance for his country...
