Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The manner in which the Irish...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew 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...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour. There is some heavy irony at play...
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set up ahead of Ireland Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has asked Joe Schmidt come in to help the team prepare this week, with a third All Blacks Coach Scott McLeod, testing positive for Covid 19. Foster and...
All Blacks Squad COVID-19 Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coaches John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home. Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue...
Folau Fakatava brought to tears with All Blacks call up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew All Blacks halfback Folau Fakatava said hearing his name read out in the squad to prepare for the series against Ireland left him in tears. It had always been his dream to play for...