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August 17, 2024

New Zealand exact revenge on Argentina with try scoring blitz in Rugby Championship

New Zealand won second Test 42-10 after leading 35-3 at halftime
Victory extends All Blacks’ unbeaten run at Eden Park to 50 Tests

New Zealand rode a first-half try blitz to a 42-10 victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday to avenge last week’s shock loss to the Pumas in Wellington.

Damian McKenzie, skipper Ardie Savea, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett all crossed to give the All Blacks a 35-3 lead at halftime despite teeming rain and strong winds at the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby.

December 19, 2023

Rugby Australia won’t rule out hiring Michael Cheika for second stint as Wallabies coach

Cheika quits as Argentina coach after reaching World Cup semis
Phil Waugh says RA ‘interested in anyone’ to replace Eddie Jones

Rugby Australia chief executive, Phil Waugh, isn’t ruling out going back to the well once more and hiring Michael Cheika as Wallabies coach for a second stint.

Cheika on Tuesday announced he had parted company with Argentina, two months after guiding the Pumas to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals in France.

December 7, 2023

Lions announce historic rugby first with Dublin match against Argentina

British & Irish Lions have never played in Ireland before
June 2025 match is warm-up for three-Test tour of Australia

The British & Irish Lions will take on Argentina in Dublin in preparation for their 2025 tour to Australia in what will be their first ever match in Ireland, the team said on Thursday.

The game will be held at the Aviva Stadium on 20 June 2025, and the two teams will play for the Lions 1888 Cup, which marks the first year British teams toured the southern hemisphere.