The Planet Rugby Awards 2008

December 29, 2008

It's that time of year again when we reward all those kind enough to have provided entertainment over the past 12 months, wittingly or not!"

A glance back at 2008 - Part Two

December 29, 2008

If 2008 did not exactly reach the peaks of 2007, it didn't disappoint for intrigue either. There were no World Cups, few extraordinary moments, few moments of pure drama to remember, but plenty of events that will be recalled further down the line as moments that may have defined the years to come. Certainly it will be remembered as the year the south pulled clear again in terms of performance and ability. But why?"

A glance back at 2008 - Part One

December 28, 2008

If 2008 did not exactly reach the peaks of 2007, it didn't disappoint for intrigue either. There were no World Cups, few extraordinary moments, few moments of pure drama to remember, but plenty of events that will be recalled further down the line as moments that may have defined the years to come. Certainly it will be remembered as the year the south pulled clear again in terms of performance and ability. But why?"

England tour Argentina home and away

December 12, 2008

England have agreed to play the first of two June Tests against Argentina on home soil after receiving a request from the Pumas for financial assistance."

State of the nation - Argentina

December 2, 2008

A year ago, while the rugby world rejoiced in Argentina's triumph against the odds at the World Cup, we also pondered the question: What will happen to the Pumas now their leadership core is retiring?"

BOD standing tall

November 22, 2008

Brian O'Driscoll said Ireland refused to be intimidated by Argentina during their 17-3 victory after being criticised for their capitulation to New Zealand."

Ireland control heat to stay in pot two

November 22, 2008

Ireland shrugged off both factors of three years away and also the grunt of Argentina to secure their place in rugby's second tier as they won 17-3 at Croke Park on Saturday."

Murphy expects aerial warfare

November 22, 2008

Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is braced for an aerial bombardment when Ireland collide with Argentina at Croke Park on Saturday."

Lobbe seeks winning finale

November 22, 2008

Argentina's stand-in captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe has demanded his Pumas end their European tour on a triumphant note against Ireland on Saturday."

Preview: Ireland v Argentina

November 21, 2008

It's funny to think that a few friendly internationals at the tail end of 2008 could have such a major effect on an event that is still three years away."

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