LONDON — Rattled holders New Zealand were forced to dig deep before subduing a fired-up Argentina 26-16 in a terrific Pool C opening match in front of an all-time record Rugby World Cup crowd at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.A day after Japan had stunned SA, another shock looked a possibility as the All Blacks trailed until the 56th minute, before tries by livewire scrumhalf Aaron Smith and replacement forward Sam Cane restored order. Flyhalf Dan Carter chipped in with four penalties and two conversions.But Read more [...]

Sept 21 Ion Beam Applications SA :* Signs contract to install Latin America's first proton therapy center in Argentina * Equipment and services that will be supplied by IBA are worth between 35 million euros and 40 million euros ($39.6 million and $45.3 million) to IBA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.8839 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom) Read more [...]

ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire identifies some key points from the All Blacks' win over Argentina at Wembley this morning. Last 30 minutes, again In an inevitable fashion, the All Blacks powered past their opponents with a dominant final 30 minutes. That has become the pattern in All Black games in recent times. Their outstanding fitness level sees them wear teams down and continue Read more [...]

Hello, welcome to our live blog from the first of today's four matches. Iain will be here at around 4.30pm to bring you all of the build-up, but before it starts, have a read of our preview below... Steve Hansen, the New Zealand coach, wants his All Blacks to embrace the pressure that faces them as they set out to retain their World Cup crown. The 2011 champions will kick off the defence of their title against Argentina at Wembley on Sunday. Hansen knows the rugby public Read more [...]

For a moment it seemed as if New Zealand might be about to go the same way as South Africa on Saturday. Down to 13 men and trailing by four points to a physical Argentina side with their tails up, the situation was as dark as the world champions’ new deathly black uniform. The whiff of Brighton hung in the air. On this occasion the All Blacks survived but here, once again, was evidence that this World Cup will be relentlessly competitive. New Zealand, who lost their captain Richie McCaw and their Read more [...]

New Zealand 26 Argentina 16A final-quarter surge saw New Zealand open their World Cup defence with a 26-16 victory over an impressive Argentina at Wembley.A first win for the Pumas over the All Blacks at the 22nd attempt would not have been the biggest of surprises in the tournament after Japan’s defeat of South Africa, but it would have sent a message that the 2011 winners were beatable.Once Aaron Smith scored New Zealand’s first try after 57 minutes, to put his side ahead for the Read more [...]

The Murray brothers and an Argentine duo moved Britain and the South American country to within one victory of the Davis Cup final on Saturday. Before a raucous crowd in Glasgow, Andy Murray and his brother Jamie led Britain to a five-set victory against Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth of Australia to take a 2-1 lead in their semifinal. The Scottish brothers enjoyed home support in Glasgow but had to come from a set down to win, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-4. Read more [...]

By Chris Foley New Zealand's most experienced side ever will take on Argentina on Sunday, looking to shed the "chokers" tag in their quest to become the first side to win back-to-back World Cups. In fact, the All Blacks are embracing the tag of Rugby World Cup favourites. It was a predictable selection by coach Steve Hansen, saddled with the hard fact that his All Blacks may be defending champions and perennial top-ranked side in the world but they have never won the global championship away from Read more [...]

Paris: Andy and Jamie Murray edged Great Britain closer to a first Davis Cup final in 37 years on Saturday while Argentina were within sight of their fourth final spot since 2006. The Murray brothers thrilled their home Glasgow crowd by defeating Australia`s Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 in a gruelling four-hour rubber. Victory gave the home side a 2-1 lead and it means Andy Murray can now clinch the tie for Great Britain in Sunday`s first reverse singles as they attempt Read more [...]

Argentina assistant coach Pablo Bouza says people must forget perceptions about Pumas rugby and get ready for a team that has embraced a 15-man game. London (AFP) The notion of a forward-obsessed side is out, he said, just as much as the idea that everyone in Argentina is obsessed with football. Their opening World Cup game against the defending champions New Zealand on Sunday is being played on the hallowed football Read more [...]