Angus Ta'avao rugby player
Angus Ta'avao rugby player

Angus Ta'avao

22nd Mar 1990 1.94m/124kg Tighthead Prop

Farrell insists 'little old Ireland' can compete with world's best ahead of New Zealand decider

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Andy Farrell says his "little old Ireland" can compete with anyone in the world after setting up a series decider with New Zealand.   Ireland were comprehensively defeated in the first...

All Blacks escape playing with 12 men after officiating blunder

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks escaped playing against Ireland with just 12 men for about 5 minutes after the officials and Irish management missed an opportunity in the 30th minute of the game.     Tighthead...

'I'm just so proud of them' - Andy Farrell hails 'courageous' Ireland after historic All Blacks win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Andy Farrell heaped praise on his Ireland side following their first ever away win over New Zealand on Saturday.     Head coach Andy Farrell was gushing with pride following...

Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Test 2

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.       It was an incredible effort from Ireland,...

Ireland claim historic win in New Zealand

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Porter and Johnny Sexton were decisive as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time.   Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...

United States 14-104 New Zealand: Ruthless 16-try All Blacks run riot to win inaugural 1874 Cup Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand showed no mercy to the USA as they turned on the style at FedExField, running in 16 tries.   Will Jordan scored a hat-trick as rampant New Zealand tore the United States apart to win...

Wallabies go down at Eden Park in second Bledisloe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have gone down to the New Zealand 57-22 at Eden Park in the second Bledisloe of the 2021 Series.All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane opened the scoring with a try after just five minutes, snatching...

Foster calls on All Blacks to 'match fire with fire' in Bledisloe Cup battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003 and head coach Ian Foster wants a whitewash on home soil this weekend.     Ian Foster has called on New Zealand to fight "fire with fire"...

Chiefs side to face Reds

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs have made several changes to the starting team from last weekend which punished the Brumbies 40-19 at Waikato Stadium.   This week, they take on Super Rugby AU champs, the Queensland...