All Blacks announce 33-man squad for Championship Test in Melbourne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced a squad of 33 players that will travel to Melbourne for the Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies. Loose...
Rugby Championship Team Of The Week - Round Four
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship was flipped on its head in round four as New Zealand, and South Africa claimed revenge after defeats in round three. The Springboks and All Blacks dominated...
All Blacks player ratings v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered a blistering response to last week's shock reverse against Argentina as they ran rampant with a 53-3 win in the Rugby Championship. The All...
Aaron Smith: All Blacks need more variation on attack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the All Blacks need more variation in their game given their ball-in-hand "mentality" is being exploited by opposition teams. Smith believes...
Beauden Barrett & Brodie Retallick return for second Los Pumas clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The run-on side is again unchanged,...
Ian Foster sticks to winning formula for Los Pumas test, Blues playmaker to debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. One...
All Blacks silence critics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an epic battle the All Blacks gain revenge for round one loss to get campaign back on track. The All Blacks scored early and late in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...
Ian Foster and Aaron Smith question Springboks' high ball tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster and Aaron Smith have questioned the tactics used by the Springboks in the air after their 10-26 defeat to South Africa. Beauden Barrett landed dangerously late in the game...
