Rugby Union

Argentina

Ledesma laughs off 'traitor' tag

Head coach Michael Cheika (left) and Wallabies forwards scrum coach Mario Ledesma plot the downfall of Argentina.

Wallabies scrum coach Mario Ledesma admits he still gets called a traitor by some Argentinians - but insists the taunts are water off a duck's back.

Argentina ready for All Blacks challenge, says Creevy

Primed: Agustin Creevy fights for the ball with Lodewyk De Jager at the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium in ...

Relinquishing a 10-point lead with 10 minutes remaining in their first Super Rugby Championship clash against South Africa has helped Argentina in their preparations for their match against New Zealand, according to captain Agustin Creevy.

Prop's 29 year ban for head kick

Act of violence: Cipriano Martinez (left) connects with his opponent's head.

An Argentinian rugby player has been banned for 29 years for kicking a rival's head during a match between two local amateur sides.

Bronze consolation for Springboks

Schalk Burger, Bryan Habana and Victor Matfield celebrate after clinching third place.

South African winger Bryan Habana and flyhalf Handre Pollard fell just short in their bids for individual records despite helping the Springboks to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the bronze medal playoff at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.