#Pablo Matera

Joe Moody will need surgery and has been ruled out of rugby for the remainder of the year. Photosport Crusaders and All Blacks prop Joe Moody has been ruled out for the rest of 2022 after suffering a long-term injury for the second straight year. The Crusaders confirmed Moody ruptured his ACL playing against the Blues two weeks ago and will require…

Jack Dempsey will make his first start for Scotland as Gregor Townsend's side face Argentina in their Autumn Nations Series finale on Saturday. The Glasgow Warriors back row has featured off the bench in all three of Scotland's matches so far this autumn, making his debut in the narrow defeat to the nation of his birth Australia, and will now get…

Queensland Reds 15 (Richie Asiata try 56m, Lawson Creighton try 71min; con, pen) HT: 21-3 Yellow card: Pablo Matera 55min The early exit of Sevu Reece and Pablo Matera's yellow card were the biggest concerns for Scott Robertson as the Crusaders spluttered their way to an unconvincing 28-15 win over the Queensland Reds in Christchurch on Friday…

Argentina beat New Zealand for first time ever Nicolas Sanchez scored all Argentina's points as they beat New Zealand 25-15 at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney - their first-ever victory over the the All Blacks. The Argentina fly-half slotted six penalties and converted his own first-half try as the Pumas defied the odds to seal a historic win in…

It's not one they can rebuff with their might on the park either. It's rather something head coach Scott Robertson, his fellow coaches, and leaders within the squad, will have to face off it. It is how they will remain hungry and not let complacency creep in. How they will put their enormous success behind them and remain motivated enough to roll…

A thrilling final weekend of Super Rugby Pacific left the Waratahs with an unexpected foe, and the Force missing out at the death as the quarterfinal match ups, times, days and venues were locked in. A shock loss by the Brumbies against Moana Pasifika meant they went from third to fourth, and avoiding the Tahs, who stayed sixth with their late loss…

The four nations of the clunkily named Rugby Championship do battle after dodgy July series. Argentina nipped a depleted Scotland at the last moment. South Africa laboured to a brutal win over a limited, dour Wales. Australia was overpowered by England after a hopeful first Test. New Zealand lost every facet of their series against Ireland. With…

With just one weekend left before finals in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, the top eight is almost set but the jostling for positions is still intense. This is every team's best and worst case scenario for their final position and the predicted quarterfinal opponents for the top eight. How do the finals work? There is a straight forward three…

After a dramatic build-up, Super Rugby Pacific got off to an entertaining start last week. The Fijian Drua might not have got a first-up win, but they were still a huge hit in Sydney as they fell to the Waratahs 40-10. There were wins for the Crusaders, Chiefs and Reds on Saturday, before a Sunday afternoon thriller was taken out by the Brumbies…

WALES face the tricky opponent of Argentina in the latest clash in the autumn internationals. This comes after Wales were thrashed by New Zealand, losing 55-23 last time out. They will be keen for revenge against an Argentina side who were impressive, coming out victors against England on Sunday. And we have all the information ahead of the…

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has made two alterations to his starting line-up for their Rugby Championship Test against South Africa in Durban on Saturday. Despite suffering a 36-20 defeat in the corresponding fixture in Buenos Aires last weekend, Cheika has resist the urge to make mass changes with backline duo Juan Imhoff and Matias Moroni…

With COVID cancellations and postponements across different leagues, it feels important to be optimistic. Rugby has plenty of exciting attractions in 2022, both at the elite level, and emerging competitions. We preview seven rugby highlights to look forward to this year: After memorable performances from England, France, and Ireland in the Autumn…

Former Blues wing Melani Nanai has signed with the Crusaders for next season. Nanai, who spent five seasons at the Blues, has more recently been playing in England for Worcester. He spent three seasons there before signing with Bay of Plenty for this year's NPC. However, injury prevented him from playing. Other notable signings for the defending…

So the Rugby Championship has been run and won, and though it played out as tightly as anyone can remember through the first month or so, it finished as pundits of all persuasions probably expected. But before we put the two-up panel in the rack for a month - we'll be back in time for the spring tour fixtures - the best way to wrap up the Rugby…

Australia defeated Argentina in the Rugby Championship last weekend Free rugby union tips, best bets and analysis for Argentina v Australia in the Rugby Championship. Sky Sports Mix, 8.05am Saturday Australia -16 2pts 10-11 Betfair, Paddy Power Argentina's Rugby Championship campaign has been hugely disappointing and things took a turn for the…

South Africa host Argentina in their final Rugby Championship match with everything still to play for. Heading into the final round, New Zealand sat on top of the table on points difference as South Africa closely followed them with Argentina and Australia on the chase. The All Blacks' big 40-14 victory over Wallabies earlier on Saturday means that…

South Africa host Argentina in their final Rugby Championship match with everything still to play for with all four teams able to take the trophy. New Zealand sit on top of the table on points difference but South Africa closely follow them with Argentina and Australia on the chase. Last week the Springboks beat Argentina in their own back yard…

Argentina travel to South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday and Michael Cheika's side will be seeking revenge. They lost at home to the Boks last weekend and Cheika says it was a poor first half that cost them. "The first half is one of the worst I remember, we conceded many penalties," Cheika said. "In the second, we got into the game.…

We were treated to a stunning spectacle of rugby last weekend which saw all four Southern Hemisphere nations take the chocolates, while France was the only team from up north to collect a win. With several series on the line can England, Ireland or Wales fight their way to victory in Game 2? Read on for all the line-ups and key team news as it…

We are down to the 5th Round of The Rugby Championship 2022 as the Argentina Pumas play host to South Africa Springboks on Saturday. Here we have Argentina vs South Africa Rugby, start time, lineup, prediction, and where to watch live. 🇦🇷🇦🇺🇳🇿🇿🇦 Competition: The Rugby Championship 2022 🏉 Round: 5 of 6 🗓 Date: Saturday, 17 Sept.…

Argentina host South Africa as Round Five of the 2022 Rugby Championship continues. New Zealand's wild win over Australia on Thursday has taken Ian Foster's side top of the standings, but either of these two sides would draw level with a bonus point win. South Africa have endured off-field tumult since getting back on track with by beating…

South Africa have made the trip to Buenos Aires to face Argentina as an open, entertaining Rugby Championship continues. The Springboks secured a pleasing win against Australia in Sydney last time out and will be hoping to build on an encouraging performance, with Jacques Nienaber trusting an unchanged side to go again. Argentina were brought back…