All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that first five-eighth Josh Ioane...
Monday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies The Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked...
Steve Hansens explains why Josh Ioane didn't make his test debut against the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks survived a big scare against Argentina as they came narrowly close to suffering their first ever defeat to the Pumas in Buenos Aires claiming a 20-16 victory. Rookie first...
Stats & Facts: Argentina vs New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJose Amalfitani Stadium will open its gates to Argentina vs All Blacks on Saturday for the first round the of Rugby Championship, and we take a look at some key stats and facts ahead of the match. 1. This...
Watch: Sevu Reece's supercut from his debut Super Rugby season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders' winger Sevu Reece is set to make his starting debut for the All Blacks this weekend after he enjoyed a stellar rookie Super Rugby season where he scored 15 tries. No player in any top-flight...
Steve Hansen names five uncapped players in his All Blacks squad to face the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 20 July. The matchday 23 sees...
Reds fall to ruthless Chiefs, Kuridrani stars for Brumbies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 19-13 defeat to the Chiefs has ruined the Reds' hopes of reaching the Super Rugby finals, while the Brumbies beat the Bulls on Friday. The Reds' hopes of reaching the Super Rugby finals...
Chiefs Injury Update
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have had their fair share of injuries during the opening rounds of Super Rugby and ahead of their clash with the Blues on Friday they were deal two late blows with Brodie Retallick and...
New Chiefs coach Colin Cooper confirms his first Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named an exciting and experienced squad as they enter a new era in 2018. 31 players return from the 2017 season, including Jonathan Taumateine, Alex Nankivell, Aidan Ross, Fin...
All Black squad for end of year tour
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour to the UK and Europe for Tests against France, Scotland and Wales and matches...