Ratings: New Zealand v Sotuh Africa - Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks met for the 99th time on Saturday as the two sides kicked off their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns. Nothing separated the two sides from their past...
All Blacks punish Bok mistakes to kick off their title defence
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game. New Zealand were unforgiving as they...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand v South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama. New Zealand will need to hit the ground running in their bid...
All Blacks name strong squad to face South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "Any combination of players in our squad could have justified their selection. But in the end we believe the 23 we have selected is the right group for this...
Beauden Barrett to fly-half for the All Blacks final hit-out before World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday September 7th at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. In the forwards, Codie Taylor starts at hooker, with Liam Coltman providing cover...
Franks & Squire left out of All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad, along with experienced blindside flanker Liam Squire who had made himself available for the squad as a...
Ratings: New Zealand v Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks bounced back from a joint-highest defeat last weekend to comprehensively beat the Wallabies at Eden Park. We have rated the two starting line ups out of a possible 10. All...
All Blacks name team for the deciding Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Challenge Test at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 17 August. In changes from the All Blacks 23 which played the...
Bledisloe Cup Ratings: Australia v New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a stunning victory for the Wallabies over the All Blacks, we rank both starting XV's out of a possible 10. Wallabies 1. Scott Sio - 7 Solid in the scrums...
The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn changes from the All Blacks last outing against South Africa, Dane Coles comes in at starting hooker, with Codie Taylor in the run-on reserves. Scott Barrett returns from injury at lock for the injured...
