All Black Player Ratings v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn emphatic performance from Ireland saw them overwhelm New Zealand in Dublin and earn a memorable victory. Here is how we rated Ian Foster's men in defeat. 15 Jordie Barrett -...
Rumble in the Aviva: IRE vs NZ
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA humdinger of a match is set to play out in Dublin as Ireland welcome the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium for a much talked-about showdown. The All Blacks were not their usual selves...
All Blacks Team Named To Face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday 13 November. (Kick-off: 3.15PM / 4.15AM Sunday NZT). The forward pack which ran out...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand Return To The Top
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks swept away Wales 54-16 amid a deluge of late tries in Cardiff on Saturday with the win sending New Zealand back to the top of the World Rankings. New Zealand are back...
Beauden Barrett marks landmark in style as All Blacks deliver scorching finish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett could hardly have picked a better script for his 100th international with New Zealand, scoring the first and last tries. Beauden Barrett bagged a pair of tries on his...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Gearing up for Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Autumn Nations Series kicked off in style over the past weekend with the Wallabies showing good determination on the pitch to see off Japan 32-23. The All Blacks were on fire...
Beauden Barrett to play 100th Test against Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been selected for his 100th Test in what will be a memorable occasion for the 30 year old and his family. Barrett will be playing his eighth Test against the Welsh...