New Zealand v Argentina LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Pumas stun the All Blacks
New Zealand 30-38 Argentina: The Pumas pulled off their third win over the All Blacks with a remarkable performance in Wellington
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Your support makes all the difference.Argentina pulled off a stunning 38-30 victory over New Zealand in Wellington as the Pumas beat the All Blacks for a third time in four years,
The visitors threw the Rugby Championship wide open with another historic win at Sky Stadium, backing up victory in Christchurch two years ago with a remarkable performance. The Pumas matched their hosts stride-for-stride for 60 minutes and then surged away in the final quarter, with old-stager Agustin Creevy — superb off the bench months after his 39th birthday — burrowing over for a crucial try late on.
It dealt the All Blacks their first defeat under head coach Scott Robertson, whose side shipped more points than New Zealand had ever done before on home soil. Some trademark vibrant attacking rugby was interspersed among too many basic errors, while a side shorn of several senior leaders after last year’s World Cup appeared to lack calm and composure come the crunch.
But that does not at all detract from a brilliant showing from the visitors, who had been played off the park in the last meeting between the teams in Paris in the World Cup semi-final. It is a first signature win for new boss Felipe Contepomi, who succeeded Michael Cheika after the tournament. Earlier, South Africa routed Australia to establish themselves as firm favourites for a tournament they have won just once in the last decade.
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Argentina stun All Blacks to throw Rugby Championship wide open and continue New Zealand’s Wellington woe
Argentina stunned New Zealand with a 38-30 win away in Wellington as they outscored the All Blacks four tries to three in a dramatic start to the hosts’ defence of their Rugby Championship title.
It was only a third ever win for the Pumas over New Zealand in 38 meetings as the adventurous spirit of the Argentines prevailed against a ragged-looking All Blacks, who were uncharacteristically error prone.
The lead changed several times before Argentina prevailed in an exciting encounter that was in stark contrast to New Zealand’s one sided 44-6 win over the Pumas when they last met in the World Cup semi-final in Paris last October.
Argentina’s tries came from Lucio Cinti, Mateo Carreras, Franco Molina and a poignantly decisive try for the 39-year-old Agustin Creevy.
Santiago Carerras kicked over a vital 18 points with four penalties and three conversions to deal New Zealand a sixth defeat in their last seven games at Sky Stadium.
Argentina stun All Blacks to throw Rugby Championship wide open
New Zealand 30-38 Argentina: Veteran hooker Agustin Creevy burrowed over late on as the Pumas produced a remarkable performance to pull off a third-ever win over their hosts
Argentina stun All Blacks in Wellington
What is it about Wellington for the All Blacks? They haven’t beaten anyone in the capital since 2018, and it’s one win in seven at Sky Stadium for the side. New Zealand just weren’t quite at it tonight, lacking calm and composure in the final quarter and all over the place defensively. But Argentina had to take advantage, and did so in some style.
Argentina veteran Agustin Creevy reacts to a stunning Pumas win
“It was amazing. We had a really good performance. We said in the week that we wanted to hit first, and we hit first - we dominated the whole game.
“For me, I’m 39 and this is the first time I’ve won in New Zealand. It’s so important for me and the whole team. We work a lot, it’s tough sometimes, but this game for us is f***** amazing. Now, I want to win next week - two games in a row, we’ll go for that.”
FULL TIME! New Zealand 30-38 Argentina
There are tears of joy and disbelief on the faces of the Argentina players - after so long without a win over the All Blacks, it’s three in four years for the Pumas! A second on New Zealand soil, and they’ve put 38 points on the hosts - the most that New Zealand have ever conceded at home.
New Zealand 30-38 Argentina, 80 minutes
The All Blacks won’t even earn a bonus point as things stand. AND A FINAL PENALTY AT THE BREAKDOWN WILL ALLOW ARGENTINA TO SEE OUT THE CLOCK!
New Zealand 30-38 Argentina, 79 minutes
Argentina safely take the restart. Down the clock ticks, 70 seconds, 60 seconds, 50 seconds. It’s going to be another famous day for Argentine rugby.
PENALTY! New Zealand 30-38 ARGENTINA (Santiago Carreras, 79 minutes)
It’s straight and true from Santiago Carreras, despite slipping as he strikes! Argentina lead by eight with a minute and a half to play!!
New Zealand 30-35 Argentina, 77 minutes
A shocking lineout drill as the All Blacks’ replacements show their inexperience! Asafo Aumua throws but there is no lifted player to take!
Argentina have the ball, and a penalty! It’s right in front of the sticks. This would surely seal it...
New Zealand 30-35 Argentina, 76 minutes
The Pumas’ maul goes on the march, forcing the All Blacks into retreat. New Zealand fall back to 10 metres from their own-line. We are in drop goal territory, Tomas Albornoz beginning to find a pocket...but it’s an All Blacks penalty! Ardie Savea is almost single-handedly keeping his side alive, limpeting over Agustin Creevy as the hooker goes it alone.
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