The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn changes from the All Blacks last outing against South Africa, Dane Coles comes in at starting hooker, with Codie Taylor in the run-on reserves. Scott Barrett returns from injury at lock for the injured...
Could another key All Black switch positions ahead of the Rugby World Cup?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injury to Damian McKenzie, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, has forced Steve Hansen's hand in selecting Beauden Barrett at fullback while also giving Richie Mo'unga the 10 jersey. The...
WATCH: Compilation of some of the biggest 'gamesmanship' incidents in rugby
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThere has been much fall out since Beauden Barrett's gamesmanship against South Africa in the second round of the Rugby Championship last weekend, with some going as far as labeling the fly-half's actions...
Williams to miss Bledisloe Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches. Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that first five-eighth Josh Ioane...
Coach says 'they all do it' in defence of Beauden Barrett gamesmanship
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIn the wake of a huge amount of criticism online after what some called blatant cheating, the All Blacks are backing Beauden Barrett in what they see as just another piece of gamesmanship.
Jordie Barrett is set to sign a new NZ Rugby deal with a twist - report
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving shown some contract flexibility with the likes of Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Beauden Barrett, NZ Rugby looks set to make similar accommodations for Jordie Barrett. The young utility...
Rugby Championship Top Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby Championship have been absolutely action packed, with all four sides showing that they are making massive strides heading into the World Cup in Japan later this year. Up until now the...
Rugby Championship Team of Round Two
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Rugby Championship saw the Springboks score a late try to draw with the All Blacks while the Wallabies' pack powered through Argentina to claim a 16-10 victory in a dull affair. Here...
‘Springboks lucky to escape with draw’ - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus attributed the Springboks’ nail-biting 16-16 draw against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday evening to a heavy stroke of luck. Replacement scrumhalf Herschel...
