IRB grants: Who will benefit?
2008-05-14 12:01:52
Fiji, Samoa and Japan are among the leading beneficiaries of increased development grants announced Tuesday by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Referees to 18 May
2008-05-13 16:39:00
It's crunch time for teams now and so it is also crunch time for referees. Decisions can now be crucial. Global Results - 11 May
2008-05-12 13:44:00
The Premiership in England and the Magners League ended the league part, Ireland had a final, things got more heated in France's Top 10 with a shock for Toulouse, the Super 14 has six teams on the fence between success and failure - it was a tense time. Three new faces in Scottish squad
2008-05-07 13:48:29
Scotland have named three new faces in their 30 man-squad for their tour to Argentina next month. ELVs go global
2008-05-01 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1. ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE! IRB Test appointments
2008-04-29 13:09:00
The International Rugby Board has announced its appointment of referees to Tests and other international matches under its aegis in May, June and July. IRB changes refs' panels
2008-04-29 12:04:41
Paddy O'Brien, the International Rugby Board's manager of referees, has announced the new panels for international referees which show some radical changes. Junior World Trophy - Day 2
2008-04-21 00:54:01
On the second day of the Junior World Rugby Trophy being played in Santiago, Chile, the teams which won on Day 1 won on Day 2 as well. IRB's Junior Trophy starts
2008-04-16 11:26:29
The International Rugby Board's World Junior Trophy kicked off in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday with wins for Romania, Chile, Georgia and Uruguay. Pumas on the Prowl in Churchill Cup
2008-04-08 01:29:00
Argentina will complete the six-nation Churchill Cup line-up in North America in June. A Pumas XV side will join Canada, the United States, England Saxons, Ireland A and Scotland A at the tournament between June 7 and 21. Pumas Added To Churchill Cup Line-Up
2008-04-08 00:15:22
Argentina will complete the six-nation Barclays Churchill Cup line-up in North America this summer. Global Results - 6 April
2008-04-07 01:29:00
Snow fell but that did not stop heat being generated in the Heineken Cup quarterfinals, four intense matches, even in Toulouse where the final score may be misleading. Referees for Chile
2008-04-03 23:50:22
Chile will host the first International Rugby Board Junior World Rugby Trophy from 15-27 April 2008, and the IRB has announced the referees for the tournament. Spreadbury starts 2011 World Cup
2008-04-03 16:48:00
Tony Spreadbury of England will referee the first match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and he will do so in the Cayman Islands. Full-strength Pumas to face Boks
2008-04-03 16:39:00
Argentina will be able to summon its best players to face World Cup-holders South Africa in Johannesburg in August, for a Test celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. Pumas v Scots, the return
2008-04-01 23:09:00
Scotland will face the their World Cup conquerors, Argentina, twice in mid-year Tests - following confirmation of their tour dates for the trip to South America in June. Referees to 6 April
2008-04-01 18:24:01
Some poets haled April as the start of the spring. One saw it as the "cruellest month". For some players wit will be a great month, for others cruel. We hope that for all referees it will be a wonderful month as European activities rush closer to their climax. Global Results - 30 March
2008-03-30 21:59:00
There were some big results this weekend, in Toulouse, Welford Road and Perth for example but also in other places. The number of results is growing as the hemispheres overlap. IRB rankings: Wales make their move
2008-03-18 09:07:31
The Welsh revival under Warren Gatland continued, with their 29-12 defeat of France at the Millennium Stadium not only securing the Six Nations Grand Slam, but also saw them move a one place up in the latest International Rugby Board (IRB) World Rankings to sixth - at the expense of Les Bleus. Global Results - 16 March
2008-03-17 15:31:57
The Six Nations has ended in glory for Wales, glee for Italy and heads high for England. Phelan the Pumas' new coach
2008-03-13 22:34:01
Santiago Phelan has been named to succeed Marcelo Loffreda as head coach of Argentina's national team. Scotland on an Argentinean safari
2008-03-12 23:52:12
Scotland will play two Tests in Argentina in June, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) announced on Thursday. Referees to 16 March
2008-03-11 17:14:01
The Six Nations comes to an end and the man to blow the final whistle is Marius Jonker of South Africa, the final match and the one that will decide the winner then Wales play France in Cardiff. What a wonderful appointment for the man from Zululand. Global Results - 9 March
2008-03-10 01:29:00
Bad weather in Europe and disappointingly drab Six Nations rugby. Great weather in Perth and a brilliant Super 14 match. test1
2008-03-07 12:34:01
Wilkinson 'scores' without kicking
2008-03-06 23:46:29
Without kicking a ball, England's 2003 World Cup-winning flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson tied Neil Jenkins' world record of 1,090 international points and should make the mark his own in the Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday. The prop drought in France
2008-03-05 18:24:00
French scrummaging was once feared. In this Six Nations, France's scrumming has been the weakest, and some people are blaming foreign influence. Pumas' 3N entry put on ice
2008-03-05 00:19:04
Argentina, third at the World Cup in France last year, have been told wait at least four more years before they can join the Tri-Nations series. IRB takes stand on club v country
2008-03-02 22:34:00
The International Rugby Board (IRB) is planning far-reaching changes to ensure the strongest sides are picked for Test matches in future. Inter-hemisphere series in next phase
2008-03-02 22:02:36
Following a consultation meeting in Hong Kong between International Rugby Board (IRB) management and the chief executive officers of the 10 senior unions the IRB will now undertake further detailed work on the concept of an International Inter-Hemisphere Series. More Pumas for the Currie Cup
2008-03-02 21:59:01
Argentina will make a surprise appearance in the 2009 Currie Cup series, according to a report in Sunday's Afrikaans newspaper Sondag. Global Results - 2 March
2008-03-02 19:39:01
See how the mighty are fallen. It happened to Toulouse for the first time in the Top 14 and it happened to Gloucester. And oit happened to the Bulls who are the Super 14 champions. And it happened to the Ospreys, a.k.a. Wales, Argentina's major championship kicks off
2008-02-29 17:14:01
Argentina's 64th senior championship kicks off on 1 March 2008. It lasts little more than a month. SA head 2015 RWC bidding list
2008-02-27 23:44:02
World Cup-winners South Africa, who lost out to arch-rivals New Zealand in the race to host the 2011 World Cup, now head a four-strong list of contenders to stage the next event in 2015. Boks will take on Pumas
2008-02-26 17:55:12
World champions South Africa will host World Cup third-placed side Argentina in a one-off test match in August. Phelan-Turnes to coach the Pumas
2008-02-21 23:26:39
Former Pumas Santiago Phelan and Fabian Turnes have been selected to coach the Pumas, taking over from Marcelo Loffreda who is now coaching Leicester Tigers. Argentina could play Tri-Nations teams
2008-02-18 12:18:01
Argentina will be offered the chance to play the SANZAR unions this year, without actually joining the Tri-Nations. Manuel Contepomi held at gun-point
2008-01-24 22:44:44
Argentina centre Manuel Contepomi was the victim of an armed-robbery at his home in Beccar, Argentina. UAR appoint Porta as IRB representative
2008-01-06 15:22:00
The Argentinian Rugby Union (UAR) has appointed Hugo Porta as its new representative to the International Rugby Board (IRB). Pichot lambastes idle UAR
2007-12-30 15:34:26
Rugby World Cup semi-finalist Agustin Pichot has criticised the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) for not doing enough to advance the domestic game in his native Argentina. Australia won't add Pumas Test
2007-12-26 17:39:29
Argentina have been refused a Test against Australia in the June Test window, after acting ARU Chief Matt Carroll said there was no room in the June fixture list. Argentina could join Super 14
2007-12-21 13:22:00
The Super 14 could take on a South American flavour in the future after ARU deputy chief executive Matt Carroll revealed that SANZAR, the event's governing body, were trying to find ways of "refreshing" the competition. Argentina must be accommodated
2007-11-12 18:34:01
Argentina's submission for entry into the Six Nations has not been met with the greatest enthusiasm from the Six Nations committee who indicated that they believed the Tri-Nations would suit the Puma's better. Pumas on the prowl for a coach
2007-11-06 13:45:06
The Argentinian Rugby Union (UAR) have named Jose Javier Fernandez as the person tasked with finding Marcelo Loffreda's successor at the Pumas. Loffreda gets another gong
2007-11-04 18:42:00
Former Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has been named a 'Distinguished Citizen' of Buenos Aires by the city's parliament after leading the Pumas to the bronze medal at the World Cup. Laporte lauds the Pumas
2007-10-20 11:40:00
Departing France coach Bernard Laporte was philosophical about his side's emphatic 34-10 defeat to Argentina in Friday's Bronze Medal match in Paris, admitting they had not shaken the hangover from the agonising semi-final defeat to England. Preview: RWC - Argentina v France
2007-10-19 17:35:17
Traditionally this is the most unmemorable match of the whole World Cup, the one nobody wants to play. Both teams bust a gut in the semi-final and had the hope of the crown dashed from them. Now they are left with unappetising left-overs. Loffreda makes his last moves
2007-10-17 23:50:00
Argentinean coach Marcelo Loffreda has made six changes to the starting XV for the World Cup third-place play-off match against France in Paris on Friday. Fires stoked under play-off clash
2007-10-17 15:15:00
It may be meaningless to most - Argentina captain Agustin Pichot barely acknowledged it after his team's semi-final defeat - but there's plenty of passion simmering ahead of the 3/4 place play-off match between France and Argentina on Friday. Pichot fears for world rugby
2007-10-15 14:55:00
Argentina captain Agustín Pichot predicted the "end for rugby" if tournament organisers follow through with plans to reduce the number of teams competing in the 2011 World Cup. Loffreda left perplexed
2007-10-15 02:25:00
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda admitted to being confused about referee Steve Walsh's ruck/maul interpretations during his side's 13-37 defeat to South Africa on Sunday, although he stopped well short of laying the blame for the loss at Walsh's feet. Pressure off the Pumas
2007-10-13 12:55:00
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda is quite happy for the Pumas to be considered underdogs in Sunday's World Cup semi-final - because he believes that is when they are most dangerous. Argentina out for respect
2007-10-12 18:20:00
Argentina captain Agustín Pichot does not believe his side has been given the respect they deserve, and says that the Pumas are determined to do something about it. Uncle Bok vs Nephew Puma
2007-10-12 16:58:22
You get intense matches when neighbours play and the match is called a derby. This is a match in which uncle plays nephew and nephew would very much like to beat favourite uncle. Eales behind Argentina
2007-10-12 13:15:00
Double World Cup winner John Eales has backed Argentina to beat South Africa in Sunday's World Cup semi-final and keep the "Latino dream" alive. Pumas feast in Paris
2007-10-12 13:05:00
Argentina's players enjoyed a hearty asado, a traditional Argentine barbecue, on Thursday evening - a feast that helped them relax and provide the necessary sustenance for Sunday's semi-final against South Africa in Paris. Pumas still licking wounds
2007-10-11 19:40:00
Argentina's preparations for the biggest game of their history appear to have been hit by fitness worries to Agustín Pichot, Juan MartÍn Hernández, Felipe Contepomi and Ignacio Corleto. Corleto baits the Boks
2007-10-10 21:00:00
Argentina star Ignacio Corleto has lit the fuse ahead of Sunday's World Cup semi-final by claiming that the Springboks might fall foul of their own "arrogance". Leguizamón and son
2007-10-10 18:50:02
Argentina star Juan Manuel Leguizamón has admitted that his side's heroics have taken a toll, revealing that preparations for Sunday's historic encounter with South Africa in Paris are centred on rest and recuperation. Cusworth in awe of his Pumas
2007-10-09 17:00:00
Argentina's director of rugby Les Cusworth has lauded the Springboks but believes his side will be able to prod at a few areas of weakness when the two nations meet in Sunday's World Cup semi-final in Paris. Cusworth in awe of Pumas
2007-10-09 12:50:00
Argentina's director of rugby Les Cusworth has lauded the Springboks but believes his side will be able to prod at a few areas of weakness when the two nations meet in Sunday's World Cup semi-final in Paris. Longo longing for more
2007-10-08 23:10:00
Argentina star Gonzalo Longo believes his side's current penchant for making World Cup history will be extended into next week - and beyond. Argentina Dares To Dream
2007-10-08 22:57:46
It normally takes all-out war to shift an encounter between Boca Juniors and River Plate from the pages of Argentina's newspapers, but on Monday the famous soccer derby carried a new moniker - it was simply 'El Otro Superclásico'. Argentina dares to dream
2007-10-08 19:30:00
It normally takes all-out war to shift an encounter between Boca Juniors and River Plate from the pages of Argentina's newspapers, but on Monday the famous soccer derby carried a new moniker - it was simply 'El Otro Superclásico'. Pichot hails his 'family'
2007-10-08 17:09:32
Argentina skipper Agustín Pichot insists the friendships forged within the squad have been the key to country's famous march to the World Cup semi-finals. Pumas make history
2007-10-08 10:37:41
As if beating the hosts in their own back yard and topping the Pool of death wasn't enough, Argentina booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the first time on Sunday, with a clinical 19-13 win over Scotland. Argentina rewrite history
2007-10-07 23:56:32
As if beating the hosts in their own back yard and topping the Pool of death wasn't enough, Argentina booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the first time on Sunday, with a clinical 19-13 win over Scotland. Pichot admits fatigue
2007-10-07 23:40:00
Argentina captain Agustin Pichot said that his side were tired both during and after their tough 19-13 World Cup quarter-final win in Paris on Sunday. Contepomi fit for battle
2007-10-05 18:30:00
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has named an unchanged XV for Sunday's quarter-final clash with Scotland at Stade de France in Paris, welcoming Felipe Contepomi shrugging off 'flu to take his place at inside centre. Pumas plan for Paterson
2007-10-04 22:30:01
Argentina utility back Federico Todeschini believes maintaining a high standard of discipline will be the key to defeating Scotland in Sunday's quarter-final in Paris. Farrell ruled out
2007-10-04 17:50:01
England have suffered a major injury blow just two days before their World Cup quarter-final against Australia with centre Andy Farrell ruled out with a strained calf muscle. Pumas play dead
2007-10-03 21:10:00
Argentina lock Rimas Álvarez Kairelis has attempted to temper the lofty dreams of his nation as the hype around the squad reaches unprecedented levels following their qualification for the World Cup knockout stages. Comtepomi has the 'flu
2007-10-03 17:50:00
Argentina star Felipe Contepomi has gone down with a bout of 'flu, just four days before his side's World Cup quarter-final against Scotland in Paris. Pumas beat off Boca
2007-10-03 10:21:57
The Pumas ousted France from Paris and sent Ireland packing. Now they have done the unthinkable by trumping both Boca Juniors and River Plate in one fell swoop. Loffreda talks up Scots
2007-10-02 16:10:00
The Pumas find themselves odds-on favourites to beat Scotland to a World Cup semi-final spot in Paris on Sunday, but Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda is concerned by his side's top billing. Scots 'strong and positive'
2007-10-02 13:50:00
Scotland team manager Guy Richardson insists his troops are in a "strong and positive" mood as they begin preparations for the quarter-final clash with Argentina, a team they have not beaten for 17 years. Pumas put dreams aside
2007-10-01 21:50:00
Argentina star Felipe Contepomi has warned his fellow Pumas to expect a tough challenge from Scotland in Sunday's quarter-final clash in Paris. Loffreda looks ahead
2007-09-30 23:00:00
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda renewed his call for recognition after the Pumas booked their berth in the World Cup quarter-finals win a solid 30-15 over Ireland in Paris on Sunday. Loffreda cries foul - again
2007-09-29 12:30:00
Not for the first time in recent history, Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has chosen to voice his concerns over refereeing standards on the eve of big match. Contepomi backs Contepomi
2007-09-29 11:40:00
Argentina centre Manuel Contepomi has mocked suggestions his twin brother, Felipe, is flaky under pressure. The return of Hernández
2007-09-28 16:30:01
Argentina playmaker Juan Martín Hernández will make his return from injury in Sunday's crunch encounter with Ireland at Parc des Princes in Paris. Namibia eye tilt at Lelos
2007-09-23 13:39:19
Namibia coach Hakkies Husselman has tipped the Pumas for a place in the World Cup semi-finals after seeing them record an emphatic 63-3 win over his side in Marseille on Saturday. Pumas almost there
2007-09-22 23:54:44
Argentina have one foot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after crushing Namibia 63-3 in Marseille on Saturday, scoring nine tries to nil. Contepomi wary of Namibia
2007-09-21 22:58:47
Argentina star Felipe Contepomi believes securing a crucial bonus point against Namibia in Marseille on Saturday is no foregone conclusion. Pumas ready for Namibia
2007-09-20 19:30:00
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has named his side for Saturday's clash with Namibia in Marseille, welcoming skipper Agustín Pichot back to the fray. Pumas greet proud dad
2007-09-19 21:02:00
Argentina loose forward Martín Schusterman has just returned to France having completed a 24,000km round-trip back home to Buenos Aires to meet his first child. Pivotal problems for Pumas
2007-09-18 20:18:59
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda is facing a crisis at fly-half after it was revealed that all three of his pivots are currently nursing knocks. Mauger's Argentina veto
2007-09-16 14:50:00
All Black centre Aaron Mauger has issued a telling warning to SANZAR's bosses, claiming there is no room for Argentina in the Tri-Nations. Loffreda demands more support
2007-09-12 12:55:56
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda took another swipe at World Cup organisers after seeing his side dig deep to secure a 33-3 bonus-point victory over determined Georgia in Lyon on Tuesday. Felipe's four-day foible
2007-09-12 00:10:00
Argentina centre Felipe Contempomi used his post-match interview at the match against Georgia to cock a snook at the World Cup schedulers who made his team play twice in four days. Preview: Argentina v Georgia
2007-09-11 11:57:16
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda will demand from his players a repeat of last week's Stade de France heroics when they take on Georgia at Stade Gerland in Lyon on Tuesday. Georgia ready for Pumas
2007-09-09 22:16:12
Georgia coach Malkhaz Cheishvili has named an experienced line-up for Tuesday's daunting World Cup opener against ebullient Argentina. Loffreda rings the changes
2007-09-09 21:36:40
Argentina have made six changes to the side that beat France in Friday World Cup curtain-raiser for Tuesday's clash with Georgia. Pumas wary of Georgians
2007-09-09 12:10:00
Argentina captain Agustín Pichot has talked down talk his side's new-found status as World Cup title contenders, saying that the Pumas must not look further than their game. French admit to frailties
2007-09-08 00:55:53
France will face elimination from their own Rugby World Cup if they lose to Ireland in a fortnight's time after Argentina recorded a stunning opening-night upset in Paris on Friday. French admit to frailties
2007-09-08 00:50:00
France will face elimination from their own Rugby World Cup if they lose to Ireland in a fortnight's time after Argentina recorded a stunning opening-night upset in Paris on Friday. Two Hernández tens
2007-09-07 12:50:00
Juan Martín Hernández will wear a number ten jersey when he runs out onto Stade de France on Friday for the opening of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He is not the first Hernández to wear a number ten jersey. Hitting the glory Traille
2007-09-07 12:10:00
France centre Damien Traille has underlined his side's determination ahead of Friday night's Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina in Paris, declaring: "We have one aim in mind - to be world champions." Hernández in heaven
2007-09-06 15:39:44
Argentina star Juan Martín Hernández has liken his selection at fly-half for Friday's Rugby World Cup curtain-raiser against France in Paris to "a dream come true". Hernández the Puma pivot
2007-09-05 19:30:00
Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has sprung a major surprise in naming his side for Friday's crunch encounter with France in Paris, handing the conductor's baton to Juan Martín Hernández ahead of the opening game of the sixth Rugby World Cup.

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