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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington.     After becoming the...

Sam Cane: 'Series finale like a World Cup knock out game'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Sam Cane likened Saturday's Steinlager Series decider between the All Blacks and Ireland in Wellington to the one-off nature of World Cup finals rugby. "It's do or die, just like...

“There are a lot of lads that have put their hands up.”- Farrell

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish camp is buzzing after their second victory on the trot in New Zealand which saw them exact revenge on the Maori All Blacks with a 30-24 victory in Wellington on Tuesday evening. The men in green...

"No stone left unturned" | Sam Cane Press Conference (Wellington)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Cane speaks to the media after Tuesday training in Wellington.    

Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...

Vaea Fifita to represent Tonga in 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tonga Rugby Union have announced that former All Black Vaea Fifita is now eligible for Tonga.   Fifita earned 11 test caps for the All Blacks between 2017 and 2019 with the last coming...

TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).   Head Coach Clayton...

Farrell insists 'little old Ireland' can compete with world's best ahead of New Zealand decider

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Andy Farrell says his "little old Ireland" can compete with anyone in the world after setting up a series decider with New Zealand.   Ireland were comprehensively defeated in the first...

Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Wellington

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday evening (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).       Keith...

'I'm just so proud of them' - Andy Farrell hails 'courageous' Ireland after historic All Blacks win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Andy Farrell heaped praise on his Ireland side following their first ever away win over New Zealand on Saturday.     Head coach Andy Farrell was gushing with pride following...