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Pumas

# pumas - Monday 10 December, 2012

‘Preparations were perfect, everything else was a bit of a disaster’ – Best on RWC ’07

The former Ireland flanker played his final match in the pool stage elimination by Argentina.

# pumas - Monday 26 November, 2012

Opinion: Club mentality and ref management made Ireland a different beast

Declan Kidney’s squad rediscovered what makes them hungry to win, but the game-plan was made to suit more than just the players.

# pumas - Sunday 25 November, 2012

‘We won’t get over-excited’: Coach and captain thankful for fine margins

Jamie Heaslip says the winning scoreline flattered Ireland, while Declan Kidney nodded to a game-plan that finally ‘clicked’.

Irish camp trust citing commissioner to deal with alleged Puma ‘eye-gouging’

TV footage from yesterday’s game appeared to show contact being made with Peter O’Mahony’s eye.

# pumas - Saturday 24 November, 2012

Ecstatic Gilroy set for 6 Nations role after grabbing opportunity with both hands

Donnacha Ryan picked up the official man of the match award for an excellent outing at lock.

#IreARG: How Ireland’s match-winners rated today

A host of Irish players put in fantastic shifts at Lansdowne Road as Declan Kidney’s side won 46-24.

Declan Kidney hails ‘great day’ for Ireland after Argentina blow-out

The Irish coach was delighted with the effort of his pack and international newcomers Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy.

# pumas - Friday 23 November, 2012

November tests: Conor Murray predicts ferocious battle against Argentina

The Munster scrum-half has alerted his teammates to the attacking evolution in the Pumas’ play.

Argentina make 4 changes to starting XV ahead of Ireland clash

Pumas’ flanker Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.

# pumas - Thursday 22 November, 2012

November tests: McCarthy plans to replicate Bok-bashing form

‘Annoying, frustrating counter-ruckers’. Are you sure you’ve never played Argentina before Mike?

Ayerza hoping to end landmark year on high

The Leicester prop is confident that a decent Argentinian performance this week, will bring a first ever win in Dublin.

# pumas - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

November tests: The only way is up for Foley

The Ireland forwards coach has personal experience of grinding out victories over Argentina.

Mike Ross eager to atone for scrum slip-up against Springboks

The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.

# pumas - Tuesday 20 November, 2012

‘I’m sure we’re going to hop off each other at the weekend’ – Keith Earls

Replacing the world-class Brian O’Driscoll may prove impossible but a starring role against Argentina won’t go astray.

November tests: Sexton misses training but back row set to stay intact

The Irish out-half may not train until Thursday morning.

# pumas - Monday 19 November, 2012

It’s a new time for Irish rugby declares Kidney as Argentina test looms

‘It certainly makes going to work easier on Monday when you’ve got a win,’ remarked the Irish coach.

‘We needed that’: O’Callaghan hoping Ireland’s confidence carries over for Pumas clash

The second row says it has been too long since he lasted tasted victory in a green shirt.

# pumas - Sunday 18 November, 2012

Phelan wields the axe ahead of Lansdowne showdown

Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino and Juan Figallo have been omitted from the Pumas squad on its way to Dublin.

Fergus McFadden hopes two-try performance will earn starting role against Pumas

The Leinster player will be pushing hard for the left wing spot when Argentina come to town.

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VIDEO: Here’s how France romped to victory over Argentina last night

It was another impressive performance showing from Les Bleus.

November tests: Lobbe eyes Irish scalp as Pumas seek to end year on a high

The Argentina captain reveals that coaching tips doled out by Graham Henry have motivated his teammates.

# pumas - Saturday 10 November, 2012

Pumas celebrate Welsh anniversary in style

Second-half tries by Juan Imhoff and Gonzalo Camacho proved the difference as the Pumas’ recorded only their second win in Cardiff.

# pumas - Friday 28 September, 2012

All Blacks can wrap up Rugby Championship by beating Argentina

That would make Richie McCaw’s six-month sabbatical all the sweeter.

# pumas - Friday 7 September, 2012

All Blacks and Pumas promise power and passion

Argentina face New Zealand in Wellington tomorrow, a repeat of the World Cup quarter-final.

# pumas - Friday 13 April, 2012

Cheers to that: Springboks and Pumas to tackle Ireland in Guinness Series

Aviva matches confirmed against Argentina and South Africa and a day at the Park for Wolfhounds

# pumas - Thursday 4 August, 2011

YouTube top 10: because one GAA backheel isn’t enough

With some more GAA backheel magic, synchronised marching and Alex Ferguson getting intimate with a reporter, this week’s 10-video countdown is a mix of the current and the classic.

# pumas - Saturday 27 November, 2010

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The Ireland vs Argentina Story: how the rivalry began

They say old friends are best – let’s see as fierce rivals Ireland and Argentina meet tomorrow. Andy McGeady traces the roots of the rivalry.

# pumas - Tuesday 23 November, 2010

Darcy planning to be fighting fit to face Pumas

Ireland centre is among Ireland’s walking wounded after the bruising New Zealand encounter.

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Good news for Irish golf fans, soccer refs make a decision passing the Scottish picket line and Ancelotti says he’s going nowhere.