Kiwi Peter Burgess, his Latina wife Cristina and twin daughters Victoria, left, and Crystal will be divided when the All Blacks play the Pumas on Monday morning. Rugby loyalties threaten to split families as the All Blacks battle Argentina in their first Rugby World Cup match on Monday.Former All Black Marc Ellis said his Argentinian wife Agustina Mon isn't afraid to show her true colours.The Read more [...]

19 de septiembre de 2015, 12:40Cristina Fernandez calls attend Mass honor of the Pope in Cuba Havana, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) The president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, today described as an honor the invitation to attend an historic event in Cuba as the Mass of Pope Francis, scheduled for tomorrow in the Plaza of the Revolution.Argentina''s President Cristina Fernandez Starts Oficial Visit in Cuba She said in press statements that visit the island is always a great pleasure for 'being Read more [...]

Gonzalo Tiesi believes Argentina are in their ‘best position ever’ to challenge at the Rugby World Cup. The Newcastle Falcons centre was part of the Pumas squad which finished third in the 2007 World Cup, but is currently sidelined by a knee injury. Club-mate Juan Pablo Socino is part of the squad for this year’s event, although the Falcons man has been left out of the match-day 23 for Sunday’s opener against world champions New Zealand. Tiesi said: “Argentina arrive in their best position Read more [...]

Austin Healey suggests that Argentina's physicallity at the brakdown and pace on the wings makes them a real threat.

Paris: Australia and Argentina rallied to level their Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday while superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were trying to keep their countries afloat.Bernard Tomic saw off Great Britain’s Dan Evans 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 to pull 28-time champions Australia level in Glasgow after world number three Andy Murray had cruised past Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-0, 6-3.In Brussels, Argentina’s world number 39 Leonardo Mayer beat Steve Darcis 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, Read more [...]

BRUSSELS (AP) Leonardo Mayer defeated Steve Darcis in four sets and almost four hours to draw Argentina level with Belgium at 1–1 in their Davis Cup semifinal on Friday, after David Goffin had put the hosts ahead. Goffin defeated Federico Delbonis 7–5, 7–6 (3), 6–3 in the first singles match before Mayer used his big serve to come out on top against Darcis 7–6 (5), 7–6 (1), 4–6, 6–3. The 39th-ranked Mayer hit 24 aces to Darcis' one and took all risks as he converted two of 13 breakpoints Read more [...]

BUENOS AIRES/BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank on Friday authorized the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to clear renminbi business in Argentina. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) made the decision after Chinese and Argentine central banks signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing a yuan clearing system. This will facilitate the use of the yuan in cross-border transactions between the two countries and boost bilateral trade and investment, a PBOC press release Read more [...]

Glasgow: Australia and Argentina rallied to level their Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday while superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were trying to keep their countries afloat.Bernard Tomic saw off Great Britain's Dan Evans 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 to pull 28-time champions Australia level in Glasgow after world number three Andy Murray had cruised past Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-0, 6-3.In Brussels, Argentina's world number 39 Leonardo Mayer beat Steve Darcis 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-3 Read more [...]

An Argentine court has handed down prison sentences of 12 to 21 years for five defendants in a landmark drug trafficking case, a positive step forward for a country that has become a key hub for the regional drug trade.  The case was nicknamed the "White Charcoal" scandal, after a smuggling method which involved shipping Bolivian cocaine from Argentina to Portugal, disguised as charcoal.  The leaders of the drug trafficking group -- lawyer Carlos Salvatore and businessman Patricio Gorosito Read more [...]

The Pumas celebrate winning The Rugby Championship match, 2014. Photo / GettyRemember it's the new game in town. After weeks of window-dressing about team arrivals, hypothetical discussions and likely combinations, the World Cup begins. It's a new tournament and time for new evaluations. Forget the remarkable history of All Black five-eighths Daniel Carter with his string of honours and lack of impact in three previous events. Forget that hoary old theory about top sides holding back ideas for later Read more [...]