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Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

The Tri Nations 2020 was a reawakening for Argentina. Under the sensible nurturing of ex-Wallaby forwards coach Mario Ledesma, they rediscovered much of their pride and true rugby identity.

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numpty said Roar Rookie

Jan

and hence why I shifted to flanker once I went past cults. I was often better technically in the scrum then the big boys…(more)

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Jan

Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

The Tri Nations 2020 was a reawakening for Argentina. Under the sensible nurturing of ex-Wallaby forwards coach Mario Ledesma, they rediscovered much of their pride and true rugby identity.

Rugby

218

Jan

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Is the bajada the way forward for the modern scrum?

The Tri Nations 2020 was a reawakening for Argentina. Under the sensible nurturing of ex-Wallaby forwards coach Mario Ledesma, they rediscovered much of their pride and true rugby identity.

Rugby

218

Jan

Melissa Woods

Pablo Matera must do course to be Pumas captain

Rugby

107

Dec

Pablo Matera must do course to be Pumas captain

The Roar

The Roar's 2020 Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup end-of-year awards

Rugby

Dec

The Roar's 2020 Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup end-of-year awards

Geoff Parkes

Expert

The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables

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212

Dec

The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables

Captain Chaos new author

Roar Rookie

A tribute to the blue wall of Argentina

Rugby

Dec

Melissa Woods

Pablo Matera must do course to be Pumas captain

Argentina captain Pablo Matera and his two suspended teammates must complete an educational course and make a video as their penalty for racist tweets.

Rugby

107

Dec

The Roar

The Roar's 2020 Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup end-of-year awards

Only by a matter of weeks, but the southern hemisphere international rugby season is done for 2020, wrapping up a season that we were incredibly lucky to see at all, given how much rugby – and sport in general – was lost to the global pandemic this year.

Rugby

Dec

Geoff Parkes

Expert

The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables

When it comes to rugby in 2020, that we got a season at all is cause for celebration.

Rugby

212

Dec

Captain Chaos new author

Roar Rookie

A tribute to the blue wall of Argentina

After South Africa’s decision to withdraw from this year’s Rugby Championship, we all expected the international rugby season in the southern hemisphere to be a rather disappointing affair.

Rugby

Dec

Darren Walton

Wallabies rue another one that got away

Rugby

Dec

Nobrain

Roar Guru

Los Pumas against all odds

Rugby

Dec

joker_in_the_pack

Roar Rookie

Australia let down by poor discipline in final game of the season

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146

Dec

Australia let down by poor discipline in final game of the season

Darren Walton

Deja vu for Hodge as Wallabies and Pumas play out another draw

Rugby

Dec

Deja vu for Hodge as Wallabies and Pumas play out another draw

Darren Walton

Wallabies rue another one that got away

The Wallabies have finished bottom of the Tri-Nations ladder after being held to a second straight draw against Argentina in their final Test of 2020.

Rugby

Dec

Nobrain

Roar Guru

Los Pumas against all odds

This version of Los Pumas in the Tri-Nations series excited me as much or more than the third place in the World Cup in France or the fourth place in the World Cup in England due to the countless setbacks they had to deal with.

Rugby

Dec

joker_in_the_pack

Roar Rookie

Australia let down by poor discipline in final game of the season

What was Australia seeking to achieve in the final Tri-Nations Test of the season against Argentina?

Rugby

146

Dec

Darren Walton

Deja vu for Hodge as Wallabies and Pumas play out another draw

The Wallabies’ year that started so promisingly has ended with another deflating Tri Nations draw with Argentina. The Wallabies and Pumas finished deadlocked at 16-16 on Saturday night after fullback Reece Hodge missed with a long-range last-minute penalty goal attempt – yet again. Hodge also had the chance to boot Australia to victory with three […]

Rugby

Dec

Melissa Woods

SANZAAR open to tournament style rugby

Rugby’s SANZAAR says it’s open to the concept of again playing a centralised tournament-style competition following the success of the Tri Nations in Australia.

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Jacko said Roar Rookie

Dec

It would also get support from local govts to bring serious cash into a region making the costs a lot less to each Union…(more)

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Dec

Melissa Woods

SANZAAR open to tournament style rugby

Rugby’s SANZAAR says it’s open to the concept of again playing a centralised tournament-style competition following the success of the Tri Nations in Australia.

Rugby

Dec

Melissa Woods

SANZAAR open to tournament style rugby

Rugby’s SANZAAR says it’s open to the concept of again playing a centralised tournament-style competition following the success of the Tri Nations in Australia.

Rugby

Dec

RobC

Roar Guru

RobC

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Wallabies vs Argentina: Tri Nations live scores, blog

The Wallabies host the Pumas on Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:45pm (AEDT).

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MO said Guest

Dec

Yeah we do need to improve the second phase. too many runners. There was a good clean out by JOC (and I think White) on …(more)

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1055

Dec

Wallabies vs Argentina: Tri Nations live scores, blog

RobC

Roar Guru

RobC

Roar Guru

Wallabies vs Argentina: Tri Nations live scores, blog

The Wallabies host the Pumas on Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:45pm (AEDT).

Rugby

1055

Dec

RobC

Roar Guru

RobC

Roar Guru

Wallabies vs Argentina: Tri Nations live scores, blog

The Wallabies host the Pumas on Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:45pm (AEDT).

Rugby

1055

Dec

The Roar

Wallabies vs Argentina live stream: How to watch Tri Nations rugby online and on TV

Rugby

Dec

AAP

Ex-England international slams Matera treatment

Rugby

Dec

Ex-England international slams Matera treatment

Melissa Woods

Pablo Matera back as Pumas captain, but not for Wallabies clash

Rugby

Dec

Pablo Matera back as Pumas captain, but not for Wallabies clash

The Roar

The Quick Questions: If this is it, it’s been fun

Rugby

Dec

The Quick Questions: If this is it, it’s been fun

The Roar

Wallabies vs Argentina live stream: How to watch Tri Nations rugby online and on TV

The Tri Nations is essentially sewn up but that doesn’t mean tonight’s encounter between the Wallabies and Argentina at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney won’t be worth viewing. Here’s how to live stream Australia vs Argentina, or watch it on TV.

Rugby

Dec

AAP

Ex-England international slams Matera treatment

Former England wing Ugo Monye has criticised the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) for rescinding its sanction against captain Pablo Matera, saying the governing body is more interested in protecting its players than in dealing with racism.

Rugby

Dec

Melissa Woods

Pablo Matera back as Pumas captain, but not for Wallabies clash

Disgraced Pumas skipper Pablo Matera has been reinstated as captain but won’t face the Wallabies in Saturday night’s final Tri Nations clash in Sydney. Matera was sensationally stripped of the captaincy and stood down from the Bankwest Stadium Test, along with teammates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino, after racist tweets resurfaced. The tweets, originally shared […]

Rugby

Dec

The Roar

The Quick Questions: If this is it, it’s been fun

It’s been a rather remarkable year of rugby in our part of the world.

Rugby

Dec

Melissa Woods

Matera stood down over social media posts

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474

Dec

Matera stood down over social media posts

Geoff Parkes

Expert

The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle

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339

Nov

The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle

joker_in_the_pack

Roar Rookie

New Zealand wear down Argentina to claim yet more silverware

Rugby

Nov

New Zealand wear down Argentina to claim yet more silverware

All Blacks pay tribute to Diego Maradona

Rugby

Nov

All Blacks pay tribute to Diego Maradona

Melissa Woods

Matera stood down over social media posts

Pablo Matera has been stripped of the Argentina rugby captaincy after “discriminatory” tweets resurfaced, while two other players have also been stood down.

Rugby

474

Dec

Geoff Parkes

Expert

The Wrap: Rugby learnings 101 - All Blacks show how it’s done in Newcastle

With apologies to my old English teacher Mrs. Bradbury, Argentina on Saturday night, versed the All Blacks, got nilled and will take some learnings from the game.

Rugby

339

Nov

joker_in_the_pack

Roar Rookie

New Zealand wear down Argentina to claim yet more silverware

It seems a little odd that in a three-country competition a team can win the trophy with two wins and two losses while the team in second finishes has two wins, one loss and a draw.

Rugby

Nov

All Blacks pay tribute to Diego Maradona

Argentina’s players were thankful to the All Blacks for their special tribute to honour football legend Diego Maradona before the Tri-Nations Test.

Rugby

Nov

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

It started with a statement of intent, before the opening whistle ever sounded. All Blacks captain Sam Cane advanced solemnly towards the halfway line and laid a black jersey upon the ground in front of him. On the back of the shirt, the legend read “10. Maradona”.

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Slackbladder said Roar Rookie

Dec

Great analysis as always Nick, interested in your thoughts about the side-to-side approach when teams (poms mostly) send…(more)

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177

Dec

How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

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177

Dec

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

Nicholas Bishop

Expert

How the All Blacks found their wings in Newcastle

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177

Dec

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