Two uncapped players in Argentina squad to meet New Zealand
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named two uncapped players in his 30-man squad to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza next Saturday.
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Bok No 8 Wiese scoops prestigious Premiership Rugby players' accolade
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has scooped the English Premiership Players' Player of the Year accolade.
From Carreras to Wiese: the 2022-23 Premiership team of the season
15 Santiago Carreras (Gloucester)The 25-year-old Puma has had a remarkable past nine months. Helping Argentina to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand and England at Twickenham is a double to cherish and, having also worn the No 10 and 11 jerseys for Gloucester, the inventive playmaker had to be squeezed into this team somewhere. “It could sound quite arrogant but I want to be the best player in the world,” he said earlier this season. He is already an eye-catching talent.
Top try scorers Cadan Murley and Mateo Carreras face off in Gallagher Premiership Rugby battle
Rugby might be the ultimate team sport but that does not stop the best marksmen from targeting individual accolades. For wingers, the only currency is tries and on Saturday at the Twickenham Stoop, Gallagher Premiership Rugby's top two will go head-to-head when Cadan Murley and Mateo Carreras face off.
Top try scorers Murley and Carreras face off in Gallagher Premiership Rugby battle
Rugby might be the ultimate team sport but that does not stop the best marksmen from targeting individual accolades. For wingers, the only currency is tries and on Saturday at the Twickenham Stoop, Gallagher Premiership Rugby's top two will go head-to-head when Cadan Murley and Mateo Carreras face off.
Connacht miss out on home tie after defeat
Connacht have missed out on a home fixture in the round of 16 of the Heineken Challenge Cup after they went down 35-21 to Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
Newcastle 10-47 Cardiff: Welsh side keep up unbeaten start in Europe with seven-try thrashing
Cardiff made it two wins from two in the Challenge Cup with a convincing victory away to Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
Newcastle v Cardiff Live: Kick-off time and score updates from Challenge Cup clash
Cardiff have made a number of changes as they head to Newcastle for their second Challenge Cup fixture.