Matera controversially cleared for Super final
Crusaders forward Pablo Matera was cleared on Wednesday to play in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues, despite being sent off in the semi-finals.
Matera set to make Crusaders debut
Argentina loose forward Pablo Matera will make his first appearance for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.
Law-breakers back in Los Pumas squad for European tour
Pablo Matera and Santiago Medrano have been named in Argentina’s squad for the three-Test tour of Europe after missing their last game as punishment for breaching lockdown orders.
Ledesma admits ‘rules were clear’ amid virus breach
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says the six players barred from the clash against the Wallabies for breaking Covid-19 regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends.
Game 4: Matfield’s Bulls target 2019 Jaguares
Two teams brimming with Test players go head to head in Game 4 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament as the Springbok-infused 2007 Bulls take on a shadow Argentina national team posing as the 2019 Jaguares.
UAR making progress with investigation into racism
The Argentina Rugby Union has confirmed its investigation into racism, xenophobia and discrimination attributed to three senior players is at an advanced stage.
Maradona snub led to Matera & co’s downfall
The racist tweets that led to the suspension of three Los Pumas players, including now ex-captain Pablo Matera, were dug up as retaliation from the Argentinian public for a perceived lack of respect from the team for Diego Maradona.
Sanchez: We said today is the day
Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez says there was an unprecedented sense of belief in the Argentina squad that they could beat the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
‘Disallowed try should’ve stood’
Hear what Argentina coach Mario Ledesma had to say after his side’s agonising 24-18 defeat by the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.
Argentina make wholesale changes
Pablo Matera will lead an Argentina side that features 11 changes to the starting lineup facing the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.
