Image via WikipediaNZ Maori beat Ireland 31-28 in thriller at Rotorua during the 100th centenary year...
The New Zealand Maori rugby team beat Ireland in a thriller at Rotorua 31-28 during their 100th centenary year.
The Maoris had rushed out to an early lead with two tries and penalty, but Ireland come back and actually hit the lead with seven consecutive penalties. Maoris scored three tries to one. Once they regained the lead they kept the pressure on the Irish and gutsed it out as they say in the game.It was a great tight second half.
Another great scalp for the NZ Maori team who beat the British and Irish Lions back in 2005. They were well lead by Waikato and Chiefs loose forward, Liam Messam.
Coach Jamie Joseph is a former NZ Maori rep, as was his father the late Jim Joseph. Jamie is also a former Otago rep and former All black back in the 1990's.
A great victory in the 100th year of Maori rugby
No comments:
Post a Comment