Ledesma pays tribute to Maradona as the Pumas aim to honour him against the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina will honour football legend Diego Maradona in their Tri-Nations test against the All Blacks on Saturday by trying to match his passion for playing for the country, coach Mario Ledesma said. Maradona,...
England's relentless defence is fast becoming the real deal | Robert Kitson
5 years ago by The GuardianThe World Cup finalists suffocated Ireland but the challenge is to develop their attack to match a defence with few peersSeventeen years have now elapsed since England won their first – and so far only...
Wallabies wary of former coach Michael Cheika being 'asset' to Argentina
5 years ago by The GuardianCheika helped orchestrate Argentina’s win over All BlacksHanigan warns of ex-coach’s influence against AustraliaFormer Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will give Argentina a “leg up” against the...
England's emerging strengths shine through Twickenham's empty gloom
5 years ago by The GuardianWin over Georgia felt hollow without fans but England’s increasingly formidable set piece and defence was still apparentPositives from the pandemic are thin on the ground but maybe the scheduling effects...
'Before we arrived at the stadium we said “Today is the day” - Nicolas Sanchez
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas pivot Nicolas Sanchez says there was an unprecedented sense of belief in the squad that they could beat the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday. Sanchez scored all of Argentina's point...
Watch: How Argentina were forced to prepare for the Tri Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina recorded their first ever victory over New Zealand on Saturday having lost 28 out of 29 Tests – and drawing one way back in 1985. Nicolas Sanchez scored off of the...
Watch: A tearful Mario Ledesma struggles to contain himself after historic win over New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTears travelled down Mario Ledesma’s cheeks after his beloved Los Pumas claimed their maiden victory over the All Blacks beating New Zealand 25-15 in Sydney. History was made as Argentina...
REACTION: Social media storm after emotional Los Pumas triumph over All Blacks
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFans and players have jumped to social media in reaction to Argentina’s incredible 25-15 win against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Argentina’s long road to historic victory over New Zealand
5 years ago by Rugby WorldSee how the Pumas had to train ahead of their return to Test rugbyPumas' pride: Argentina's players celebrate victory with their fans in Sydney (Getty Images)See how the Pumas had to train ahead of their...
Argentina down All Blacks for first time in historic Tri-Nations upset
5 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand 15-25 ArgentinaNicolás Sánchez scores all 25 points in famous victoryInspired Argentina defeated the All Blacks for the first time in their history to blow the Tri-Nations title race wide...
