# Chile

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# RWC23

Henry Arundell scores five tries as England rout Chile

Owen Farrell returns after suspension as England move towards quarter-finals.

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Updated

Sat 6:43 PM

# The Starters

Owen Farrell returns from suspension as Smith starts at full-back for England-Chile clash

Steve Borthwick has made 12 changes in personnel for the tie.

3.7k

Sep 21st 2023, 6:27 PM

This month

September 2023

# RWC2023

Japan overpower debutants Chile in World Cup opener

It finished 42-12.

3.4k

Sep 10th 2023, 2:35 PM

This year

2023

# Irish Abroad

'São Paulo is a bit different to Sligo, 23 million people different!'

Irishman Simon Coulter has worked in rugby in the US, South Africa, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil

11.5k

Apr 16th 2023, 8:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Six of the best

Leinster's fringe players excite as they run in six tries against Chile

Leinster defeated Chile 40-3 this afternoon.

17.6k

Nov 18th 2022, 4:24 PM

# Dates For The Diary

Ireland to face England in World Cup warm-up fixture and Leinster announce Chile game

Ireland will face England and Italy in August 2023.

14.8k

Oct 19th 2022, 5:06 PM

# president boric

Chile's president dealt a blow as country strongly rejects radical new constitution

Gabriel Boric had argued the document would have ushered in a progressive era.

15.4k

Sep 5th 2022, 7:36 AM

# Tough Loss

Ireland's knock-out hopes hanging by a thread after heartbreaker against Chile

A 1-0 defeat to Chile leaves Ireland in trouble at the World Cup.

5.3k

Jul 5th 2022, 2:57 PM

All time

# Election

Chile elects new left-wing president over far-right candidate likened to Donald Trump

Gabriel Boric will become Chile’s youngest modern president when he takes office.

14.5k

Dec 20th 2021, 7:31 AM

# Ballot Box

Chile to vote for a new president amid fears of mass protests

A neck-and-neck race is underway between an ultra-conservative lawyer and a former student activist.

6.9k

Dec 19th 2021, 12:29 PM

# stegouros elengassen

Scientists in Chile find fossils of new dinosaur species with unique slashing tail

The new dinosaur species had seven pairs of “blades” laid out sideways like a slicing weapon.

23.8k

Dec 1st 2021, 10:15 PM

# Fossil

Prehistoric winged lizard unearthed in Chile

The Jurassic-era “winged lizard” is known as a pterosaur.

46.6k

Sep 12th 2021, 3:13 PM

# Wrap

10-man Brazil continue Copa America defence after booking semi-final spot

The reigning champions will face Peru who defeated Paraguay on penalties.

8.1k

Jul 3rd 2021, 9:34 AM

# In The Mix

Messi hits milestone number of appearances as Argentina book Copa America quarter-final spot

Chile are also through to the quarter-finals of the competition.

6.7k

Jun 22nd 2021, 7:57 AM

# Copa America

Argentina win tense derby over Uruguay and England-born striker scores Chile winner

Ben Brereton was the unlikely hero as Chile beat Bolivia 1-0.

8.5k

Jun 19th 2021, 9:45 AM

# la araucania

Thousands of people gather in Chile to witness solar eclipse

During the brief period of darkness, only the lights of mobile phones were visible.

10.3k

Dec 14th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Democracy

Chileans vote overwhelmingly to replace their constitution

The vote came a year to the day after more than one million people thronged downtown Santiago amidst a wave of social unrest.

32.7k

Oct 26th 2020, 2:50 PM

# 7s

IRFU opts against hosting Olympic 7s qualifying competition in Ireland

The union had concerns over the costs of bringing the crucial repechage onto home soil.

9.2k

Mar 4th 2020, 3:39 PM

# Chile

Chilean military plane 'disappears' with 38 passengers on board

The C-130 Hercules carried 17 crew members and 21 passengers.

18.9k

Dec 10th 2019, 7:19 AM

# unrest

13-year-old boy killed as fifth week of violence begins in Chile

23 people have now been killed during weeks of unrest in the country.

6.4k

Nov 23rd 2019, 12:17 PM

# Climate Change

Greta Thunberg travels halfway around the world 'the wrong way' after summit location is moved

COP25 was meant to take place in Chile but is now due to be held in Spain.

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Nov 1st 2019, 10:58 PM

# unrest

One million Chileans take to streets to demand resignation of president Sebastian Pinera

It was the seventh day in a week of protests that has seen 19 people killed.

7.8k

Oct 26th 2019, 7:37 AM

# unrest

Explainer: How did protests over metro fares in Chile lead to days of violent fatal clashes?

Yesterday, a four-year-old child was killed during the latest round of protests.

6.8k

Oct 25th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Santiago

Chile orders new curfew as unrest death toll hits 11

The unrest started after protests against a public transport price hike escalated.

8.4k

Oct 21st 2019, 10:16 PM

# unrest

Chile extends state of emergency as unrest death toll hits seven

The unrest started after protests against a public transport price hike escalated.

11.3k

Oct 21st 2019, 8:02 AM

# Santiago

Violence in Chile sparked by metro fare hike has left three dead

Protests are angry at the increasing cost of living in Chile.

16.9k

Oct 20th 2019, 11:10 AM

# Argument

South American bosses hit back at 'unacceptable' Messi comments

CONMEBOL released a statement in response to claims made by the Argentine superstar.

9.9k

Jul 7th 2019, 7:36 PM

# unfair

Messi slams 'corruption' in South American football after being sent off in Copa America

Lionel Messi was vocal after being sent off in Argentina’s win over Chile.

11.3k

Jul 7th 2019, 11:00 AM

# argy bargy

Messi bizarrely sent off as Argentina beat Chile to Copa America third place

The game finished 2-1.

17.6k

Jul 6th 2019, 10:34 PM

# Rout

Copa America holders Chile crash out in semi-final upset

Two first-half goals and a late third from Paolo Guerrero guided Peru to the tournament finale.

10.0k

Jul 4th 2019, 8:02 AM

# Lights out

PHOTOS: Thousands turn out to watch rare total solar eclipse in South America

Solar eclipses happen when the Sun, Moon and Earth line up, allowing the Moon to cast its shadow on Earth.

10.2k

Jul 3rd 2019, 7:41 AM

# Copa America

Alexis Sanchez sends Chile through on penalties against Colombia

The defending champions will face either Uruguay or Peru in a semi-final in midweek.

12.2k

Jun 29th 2019, 9:12 AM

# Match Winner

Cavani header snatches Copa America group top spot for Uruguay as Chile to face Colombia

An 82nd-minute header from Edinson Cavani saw Uruguay earn a clash with Peru.

2.5k

Jun 25th 2019, 9:10 AM

# feeling unloved

Alexis Sanchez isn't loved at Man United like he is with Chile, says national team boss

Reinaldo Rueda has suggested that the 30-year-old doesn’t have the same relationships at Old Trafford.

6.1k

Jun 22nd 2019, 12:38 PM

# Copa America

Sanchez scores winner as Copa America holders Chile progress to quarter-finals

Chile overcame Ecuador at the Copa America to move into the quarter-finals from Group C.

7.4k

Jun 22nd 2019, 9:56 AM

# escape

'For six weeks I felt worse than I ever have before' - Sanchez relieved to find form for Chile

The Manchester United attacker bounced back to have a hand in two goals as his side strolled to victory over Japan in Sao Paulo.

7.5k

Jun 18th 2019, 2:41 PM

# History Maker

USA star sets World Cup goal-scoring record to secure passage to last 16

Carli Lloyd became the first player to score in six consecutive women’s World Cup matches in comprehensive win over Chile.

8.4k

Jun 16th 2019, 7:52 PM

# Archaeology

A footprint found in Chile is 'oldest' in Americas, scientists say

The scientists say the footprint dates from at least 15,600 years ago.

32.2k

Apr 28th 2019, 12:58 PM

# Centenary

Quartet of South American nations make joint bid to host 2030 World Cup

A potential bid by Ireland and Britain would face opposition from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

5.9k

Feb 15th 2019, 1:20 PM

# john o'reilly

Irish-born priest may be deported from Chile after serving sentence for sexually abusing girl

John O’Reilly was convicted of sexually abusing a young girl while he was a chaplain at a prestigious school.

36.0k

Dec 10th 2018, 10:09 PM