Argentina

A lot of positives but more negatives… Ireland were 42-12 winners against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium this evening, but that score arguably flattered the visitors. There were a number of top quality outings, in what was a hugely encouraging night for Andy Farrell’s charges. Andrew Porter – 8 Immense shift. Scrum went well, his […]

5 days ago

Ireland are back! Follow all the big talking points here, as Ireland take on Argentina in their Nations Championship clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8.10pm).

5 days ago

We cannot wait! Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland 23 to take on Argentina in their Nations Championship clash this Friday at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8.10pm). There are a couple of surprises in the starting XV, with Craig Casey handed a rare start ahead of talisman Jamison Gibson-Park, while Ulster’s Nick Timoney […]

1 week ago

They got under his skin. England got some ounce of revenge for their football World Cup semi-final defeat, taking down Argentina in the rugby, 24-31. Los Pumas set the tone for a feisty game, by wearing a jersey styled on the 1986 FIFA World Cup shirt, when they famously beat England in the ‘Hand of […]

4 months ago

An interesting call-up! Ireland U19s boss has Tom Mohan has named his squad for two friendlies against France, this Friday and next Monday. Included in the squad is Argentinian-born goalkeeper Patricio Schroeder, whose mother hails from Derry, and the same street in Kilrea as former Ireland boss Martin O’Neill. His father met his mother in […]

1 year ago

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet…. Venturing on to social media after a high-profile game is generally a fruitless endeavour, and it proved so once again after the Lions’ 28-24 defeat to Argentina last Friday. It’s not just the casual fan, but everyone who lets their biases get the better of them at […]

1 year ago