The Breakdown | 'No shirkers': how the late, great Ray Prosser changed Welsh rugby for good
5 years ago by The GuardianFormer Pontypool coach, who has died aged 93, brought a new breed of physicality to Wales after a 1959 trip to New ZealandIt was the middle of October in 1989, a few days before Pontypool faced New Zealand,...
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,...
Akira Ioane starts for the All Blacks 'vital' test against Argentina
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Tri Nations Test at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, on Saturday 28 November. The key feature of the squad is the selection of loosehead...
Mario Ledesma refreshes his 23 to face the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma has made a number of changes to his starting side for the big clash with the All Blacks in Newcastle on Saturday. The Pumas will be looking to beat the All Blacks...
All Blacks make three changes as Argentina overhaul starting XV for Tri-Nations clash
5 years ago by The GuardianAkira Ioane, Scott Barrett and Nepo Laulala come inAll Blacks can seize advantage with bonus point winNew Zealand coach Ian Foster resisted making sweeping changes to the side that was beaten 25-15 by...
Thursday’s Rugby News
5 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyThursday’s Rugby news looks at the All Blacks on the war path, as the Wallabies look to bounce back after a disapointing draw, while Moana Pasifika names a strong side for their NZ Maori clash and...
Clayton McMillan on 2020 Maori All Blacks squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan chats through the squad selections for the one-off match against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton on December 5.
