Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 8: Teams who've won the most matches
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the teams who've won the most matches in Super Rugby. Crusaders (276 wins) Unsurprisingly, the Crusaders have won the most matches in Super Rugby, having also...
Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England. Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
"It's great to be back in Japan | All Blacks Press Conference (Tokyo)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown speak with the media following Tuesday training in Tokyo.
All Blacks squad update ahead of Japan Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made forced personnel changes ahead of today's depature to Tokyo for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup. Six squad members will remain in New Zealand with an aim to join...
Six Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Autumn Nations Series Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures against world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia at Aviva Stadium. An...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...