Agustin Pichot hobbled into a Buenos Aires nightclub one evening in 1996. He was 19 and on crutches, recovering from a knee operation.

Argentina's World Cup team are keeping up Ernesto "Che" Guevara's revolutionary style, though their nicknames are not so intimidating.

Argentina's answer to All Blacks powerhouse Sonny Bill Williams has Australia on high alert over his offloading ability ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinal.

Backrow balance will be one of the trigger points for the All Blacks, Springboks, Wallabies and Pumas this weekend for the 2015 World Cup showdown.

Michael Cheika understands well the threat Argentina pose to the Wallabies in their semifinal after almost being wooed into coaching the Pumas.

POWER RANKINGS: The All Blacks will be up against a king in their semi-final clash, writes Dylan Cleaver.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finals rapidly approach, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

Argentina is trumpeting its stellar Rugby World Cup campaign as vindication of the decision to turn its back on the Six Nations.

This could make all the difference in semi-final clash against South Africa.

Argentina pushed into an early 17-point lead and produced a late flourish to beat Ireland 43-20 in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and Argentina in Cardiff.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool C clash between Argentina and Namibia.

WATCH THE SHOCKING FOOTAGE: Mariano Galarzo has got what he deserved - a nine-week ban that will see him miss the rest of the Cup, writes Gregor Paul.

The English press scent blood, and are looking to take down the favourites.

The last man remaining in the TAB's One Punt at a Million competition to be eliminated has won a trip to the Rugby World Cup semi-final and final.

As this tournament progresses, the All Blacks' opening performance could be seen as more impressive than it originally appeared, writes Gregor Paul.

The TAB's Punt at a Million competition has come to a premature end

Kieran Read and Sonny Bill Williams led from the front for the All Blacks in their win over Argentina.

Video slideshow of photos from the game at Wembley Stadium. Photos/Brett Phibbs

He put his team under pressure and let them down - but the All Black captain hasn't suddenly turned to the dark side, writes Gregor Paul.

Chris Rattue rates the player performances in the All Blacks' 26-16 win over Argentina this morning.

Where were you when the All Black captain got a yellow card? That's the question dominating social media.

The rest of the world also thinks the All Blacks had a close shave.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup has roared into life with a huge upset (and a narrow escape for the ABs).

This wasn't so much a bullet dodged by the All Blacks, but a blue-and-white striped missile.

It took composure, resilience and all the qualities we have come to expect from this All Black team, writes Gregor Paul.