New Zealand

WATCH: Tele'a opens the scoring for NZ

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks speedster Mark Tele'a put New Zealand on the board with his try to give them the lead, after going behind due to a Marcus Smith penalty   🏉 The All Blacks are first to get on the...

WATCH: England respond to the Haka

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Earlier during the week, Engald prop Joe Marler caused controversy with his tweet on X (formerly twitter) with his remarks about the Haka. This of course angered many across the rugby world and thus prompted...

England aiming to be one of 'world's best' teams, says Earl

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl hopes "heartache" over summer will help England become "some of the world's best" ahead of their clash with New Zealand. England have aspirations of greatness, asserted Ben Earl as he prepares...

Borthwick urges England to 'finish the job' ahead of Autumn Nations Series opener

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were narrowly beaten in their two previous meetings with New Zealand, and Steve Borthwick wants his players to be more ruthless. Steve Borthwick has challenged England to "finish the job" by converting...

Munster Side To Face All Blacks XV

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s sold-out clash against the All Blacks XV at Thomond Park (5.30pm). Pinergy, Munster Rugby’s official energy partner, are the presenting partners...

All Blacks XV team named for match against Munster

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan alongside Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh, Cory Jane and David Hill have named their All Blacks XV team to play Munster this Saturday at Thomond Park in Ireland. Du’Plessis...

Borthwick: Supporters' energy and passion will give England 'extra lift' against All Blacks

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England begin their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand on Saturday, and what will be only their third home game in 16 internationals. Steve Borthwick expects the "energy and passion of our supporters"...

Munster squad update as they prepare for All Blacks XV at Thomond

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s sold-out clash against the All Blacks XV at Thomond Park (5.30pm). On the injury front, there were no fresh concerns following...

France make a host of changes to Autumn Nations squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

After some withdrawals, the French coaching staff has called new players to join the group of 42 in preparation for three matches this fall. Fabien Galthié's team will take on Japan, New Zealand,...

Bledisloe returns to Perth as home 2025 Rugby Championship Tests confirmed

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies will take on New Zealand in Perth with the Bledisloe Cup to return to Optus Stadium in 2025. The fixture, which will be part of the 2025 Rugby Championship, will be held on October 4, and...