Argentina trio escape long-term ban for racist tweets
The Argentina Rugby Union has lifted the temporary suspension of Pablo Matera and two senior players for their racist and xenophobic tweets.
De la Fuente takes over Argentina captaincy
Jeronimo de la Fuente will lead an overhauled Argentina side to face the Wallabies in the final Test of the Tri-Nations in Sydney on Saturday.
Wallabies boosted by O’Connor’s return
James O’Connor has recovered from injury and will start at flyhalf for the Wallabies in the final Tri-Nations Test against Argentina on Saturday.
Jones: Rugby must embrace diversity
England head coach Eddie Jones says rugby has to do more to embrace diversity after Argentina stood down captain Pablo Matera for racist tweets.
Boks to face Scots in November 2021
The Springboks will travel to Edinburgh to face Scotland on 13 November 2021 in one of their end-of-year Tests in Europe next year.
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.
Matera sacked as Argentina captain
Argentina have been rocked ahead of the final Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies after Pablo Matera was removed from his duties as captain.
Highlights: Autumn Nations Cup (Round 3)
England and France booked their places in the Autumn Nations Cup final after respective wins over Wales and Italy, while Ireland edged out a tenacious Georgian side in the final game of the weekend.
Cane: Maradona tribute a gesture of respect
New Zealand captain Sam Cane credited scrumhalf TJ Perenara with the idea of presenting a Diego Maradona jersey to Argentina before their Tri-Nations clash.
Foster lauds under-fire All Blacks captain
Ian Foster has paid tribute to captain Sam Cane for leading the All Blacks to a resounding victory over Argentina and almost certainly another piece of silverware.
