Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland
1 year 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...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNIt’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win and New Zealand are heading to the quarter-finals, no matter what happens between France and Italy at the same venue on Friday night. Thirteen places...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...
Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...
Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Match Preview: All Blacks out for blood vs Namibia?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are likely to take their Rugby World Cup frustrations out on Namibia in Friday night’s Pool A mismatch in Toulouse. The All Blacks made a totally unfamiliar losing start to the tournament...
All Black briefing: Scott and Jordie Barrett and scrum coach Jason Ryan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett, second-row On the forward pack feeling the hurt after two big losses in a row: "I don't think we are lacking any determination, there is plenty of hunger and drive in the group....
