Contepomi to leave Leinster at end of season and join Cheika's Argentina
The former Pumas out-half has had two successful spells with the Irish province.
The former Pumas out-half has had two successful spells with the Irish province.
The original game was called off after Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch to stop the tie.
The Leinster assistant coach wants to see better launch plays from his team.
Dalma Maradona says the shirt was actually worn by her father during the goalless first half of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final.
It comes after 24 people died in Argentina last week after consuming cocaine laced with opioids.
Two of the hospitalised are in a serious condition and on mechanical ventilation.
Uruguay overcame Venezuela in South American World Cup qualifying while Argentina scored a 1-0 win over Colombia.
The 22-year-old, who has signed a five-and-a-half-deal, will stay with River Plate until July.
Meanwhile, Andy Farrell was pleased with Joey Carbery’s impact.
The Ireland back row was excellent and finished the game as captain.
Argentina boss Mario Ledesma praised Ireland’s growth under Andy Farrell.
Wins over Japan, New Zealand, and the Pumas send Ireland towards the 2022 Six Nations with belief.
Mario Ledesma’s side have had a tough year but pose a threat.
Juan Fernández Lobbe rates Andy Farrell’s side highly – and feels they can create a stir when they land in France in 2023.
The Ireland boss has outlined the reasoning behind his selection for the Argentina game.
There may also be changes in the Irish midfield and back three.
Guido Petti says his side will have to raise their game against the Irish this weekend.
James Ryan is set to captain the team in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.
Messi couldn’t help his side break the deadlock.
Argentina will qualify if they beat Brazil and any one of Colombia, Chile or Uruguay fail to win.
The fly-half set up two tries in a 29-20 victory in Paris.
Lionel Scaloni’s side closed the gap on Brazil at the top of the table.
‘All of a sudden we’re 1,400km away, cannot get here and they take the freaking picture.’
Tupou Vaa’i bagged a brace with Patrick Tuipulotu, TJ Perenara, and Samisoni Taukei’aho also crossing over the line.
New Zealand were determined not to be caught napping by Los Pumas as they were last year.
Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier.
Premier League players Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso, Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia were said to have breached Covid-19 regulations.
The game was halted shortly after kick-off.
Wayne Pivac’s men struggled against Argentina in the sun in Cardiff.
A goal from Angel Di Maria made the difference as Argentina won their first silverware in 28 years.
Chile are also through to the quarter-finals of the competition.
Ben Brereton was the unlikely hero as Chile beat Bolivia 1-0.
The news has been announced less than two weeks out from the event’s scheduled start on 13 June.
Argentinian writer Marcelo Mora y Araujo is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.
Ireland’s 48-10 victory yesterday was impressive but context is needed – Italy are a very poor side.
Leopoldo Luque has died at the age of 71.
His rule was marked by economic stability and a rapprochement with the US.
The vote means that abortion will be legalised up to the 14th week of pregnancy.
The legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate, which rejected a similar bill two years ago.
The 27-year-old was reinstated as Pumas skipper last week after initially being stripped of the captaincy.