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Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...

McDermott to lead Wallabies as Jones confirms side for second Bledisloe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has confirmed scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Test in Dunedin on August 5.   “Tate’s got all the attributes to be a great captain...

All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (kick-off 2:35pm NZT).   Captain Sam Cane has returned to lead...

Steven Luatua's All Blacks Debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Luatua's All Blacks Debut. New Zealand vs France. 22nd June 2013.  

Luke Jacobson set to return for the All Blacks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back in All Blacks action after nearly two years, loose forward Luke Jacobson is looking forward to the prospect of game time against Australia in their Bledisloe Cup game in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon. Injury...

Breakdown Focus for All Blacks in second Bledisloe Cup clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan said there is still plenty to strive for in Saturday afternoon's final home Test of the year against Australia in Dunedin.   And after the 38-7 Lipovitan-D...

Steven Luatua's All Blacks Debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Luatua's New Zealand Debut against France. 22nd June 2013.  

All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...

WALLABIES: Tom Hooper and Will Skelton ahead of Bledisloe 2

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Hooper and Will Skelton speakwith media ahead of Australia's second Bledisloe Cup this weekend, facing New Zealand.  

'We can turn it around,' says apologetic Wallabies coach Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists he can turn the Wallabies into world-beaters despite another below-par performance in their Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand in Melbourne.   The Wallabies started well in both...