New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...
Forwards coach Ryan, Smith, Ioane (NZL): 'Are we scared of failure? No'
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan, scrum-half Aaron Smith and centre Rieko Ioane at a media briefing on Tuesday. Jason Ryan, forwards coach On Joe Schmidt's knowledge of Ireland: "Joe...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put their opening Pool A defeat by France behind them to rattle up 11 tries against Namibia at a wet Stadium de Toulouse. Scrum-half Cam Roigard, starting his first test, grabbed two early...
Whitelock draws level with McCaw - New Zealand name team to play Namibia
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySecond-row Sam Whitelock will draw level with Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black when he wins his 148th cap and Damian McKenzie starts his first Rugby World Cup test at fly-half as New Zealand head...
