Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
'I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather' - Quotes of the Day
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach...
NZL eve of match: head coach Foster, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites to beat Argentina: “There are two teams in the semi-final. Anyone can win. That’s the first mindset both teams have. “We are...
Wing Tele'a back for semi - New Zealand name team to play Argentina
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October. Head coach Ian Foster has named...
Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...
Leading All Blacks Coaches Pick Their All-Time All Blacks XV
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChoosing all-time sides in any sport can be contentious, but there is rarely unanimity when it comes down to the All Blacks. So what happened when three of the All Blacks' all-time leading coaches,...
In Numbers: All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup set to kick off in France on Saturday morning (NZT), catch up on the key numbers and stats from the All Blacks in the history of the tournament. 3: The...
