Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominee's
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards will be presented live on Sky Sport 1...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Will Stuart the unlikely hero as England earn a barely believable draw with New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Stuart was England's hero with two late tries, either side of Freddie Steward crossing over, as New Zealand squandered a huge lead. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
Scotland missed 'best opportunity in history' to beat New Zealand – Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland led for the majority of the Test against New Zealand but squandered their advantage, much to the frustration of Gregor Townsend. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says...
Telea's two-try debut sees All Blacks defend unbeaten run at Murrayfield
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell dazzled with his kicking for Scotland, though that was not enough to stifle a New Zealand fightback on Sunday. Mark Telea scored two tries on debut as New Zealand mounted...
All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday. Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...
All Blacks maintain 69-year dominance in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea impressed in a 55-23 New Zealand victory that extended the All Blacks' winning run against Wales to 33 Tests. New Zealand eased to a 33rd consecutive Test win over Wales...
