Target the lineout and slow it down: how England can beat the All Blacks
7 years ago by The GuardianChris Ashton’s sixth sense for where the ball is going will also be vital if the world’s No 1 side are to be beaten at TwickenhamSteve Hansen’s team selection gives us an idea of where New Zealand’s...
Unpacking the All Black squad to face England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has named a blockbuster squad to face England for the first time in four years. The All Black coach has named almost full strength forward pack with Brodie Retallick returning to...
All Blacks Team named for England Test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play the Hillary Shield Test against England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 10 November. In the forwards, Karl Tu'inukuafe starts in the number one jersey,...
All Black stars urged to pick Japan over Europe - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by the Daily Mail's Chris Foy, New Zealand are considering releasing three of their superstars for two-year sabbaticals in Japan, in an attempt to fight off a growing financial...
England look to profit from Brad Shields’ inside info against All Blacks
7 years ago by The Guardian• Former All Blacks Under-20 knows secrets from Hurricanes• Shields ‘in the conversation’ for selection before England moveBrad Shields knows the messages will start arriving soon. Having left...
All Blacks are ‘freshest we’ve been,’ says assistant coach Ian Foster
7 years ago by The Guardian• England still recovering from brutal Test with Springbocks• Barrett’s goal-kicking at fly-half was an area of concernThe All Blacks assistant coach, Ian Foster, believes players selected to take...
Last time these two sides met: Japan vs. New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand claimed a 6-54 victory over Japan the last time the two side met in 2013. Dan Carter started the game in the no.10 jersey, while Beauden Barrett, Frank Halai and Charles...
Nominees for World Rugby Players of the Year announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2018, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Salle des Etoiles...
PLAY OF THE WEEK: 2018 Bledisloe Cup Game 3
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane connected for not one but two awesome tries on the weekend. Our favourite was Barrett’s circus pass to his winger to seal the game in the final minutes.
Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
