All Blacks name strong squad to face South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "Any combination of players in our squad could have justified their selection. But in the end we believe the 23 we have selected is the right group for this...
Rugby World Cup: Pool B Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Pool C this is the most talked about group with the current World Champions involved and up against a South African side that in the last 18 months have managed to claw their way back in contention....
Watch: Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' debutant Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut against Tonga when he replaced Beauden Barrett at half time. The rookie's first job as an All Black was to get...
All Blacks fall short of century in pre-World Cup annihilation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday. New Zealand's final Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal was...
Beauden Barrett to fly-half for the All Blacks final hit-out before World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga on Saturday September 7th at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. In the forwards, Codie Taylor starts at hooker, with Liam Coltman providing cover...
Beauden Barrett back to fly-half for final All Blacks hit-out before World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianInjured Richie Mo’unga forces selection changeMove allows Ben Smith to slot back at full-backBeauden Barrett has reverted to fly-half after playing the last three Tests at full-back for the All Blacks’...
Aaron Cruden in line for shock return to Super Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks and Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden is in line for a shock return to the Chiefs for next year's Super Rugby season. The 30-year-old will finish his stint at French club Montpellier...
Franks & Squire left out of All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad, along with experienced blindside flanker Liam Squire who had made himself available for the squad as a...
All Blacks omit Owen Franks from Rugby World Cup squad
7 years ago by The GuardianNo place for Test centurion Franks on 31-man listFlanker Luke Jacobson a surprise inclusionVeteran prop Owen Franks is the big-name omission as the All Blacks named their squad to defend the Rugby World...
All Blacks hope Beauden Barrett gamble pays off to avoid repeat of history | Matt McILraith
7 years ago by The GuardianSettled combinations win Rugby World Cups and last-minute changes have seldom suited the reigning world championsWednesday’s announcement of the All Blacks squad for the Rugby World Cup is unlikely to...
