Steve Hansens explains why Josh Ioane didn't make his test debut against the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks survived a big scare against Argentina as they came narrowly close to suffering their first ever defeat to the Pumas in Buenos Aires claiming a 20-16 victory. Rookie first...
Jordie Barrett set to snub three Super Rugby franchises - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett looks set to snub multiple offers from other New Zealand franchises and re-sign with the Hurricanes according to report by Stuff.co.nz The...
Stats & Facts: Argentina vs New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJose Amalfitani Stadium will open its gates to Argentina vs All Blacks on Saturday for the first round the of Rugby Championship, and we take a look at some key stats and facts ahead of the match. 1. This...
Steve Hansen names five uncapped players in his All Blacks squad to face the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 20 July. The matchday 23 sees...
Predicting the first All Black 23 of 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the World Champions in their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina on July 20. Regular...
Crusaders grit it out against Jaguares to defend Super Rugby title
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith some fine kicking from Richie Mo'unga, the Crusaders beat a resilient Jaguares side 19-3 to win a third straight Super Rugby title. The Crusaders continued their dominance of Super...
Super Rugby Final Ratings: Crusaders v Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders marched on to their third consecutive Super Rugby title and their 10th overall beating the Jaguares 19-3. Here are our player ratings from the final. 1. Joe...
Two changes to the Crusaders starting line up for the Super Rugby Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing for a historic Super Rugby Final on Saturday when they host the Jaguares in Christchurch. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named a consistent run-on side from...
Getting to know All Blacks' uncapped quartet
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of their 39-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, we slightly shift our attention to the 4 new uncapped players in the squad, namely: Braydon Ennor, Josh Ioane,...
Four new caps and some stars left out as extended All Blacks squad is named for Rugby Championship
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSteve Hansen has named exciting Crusaders outside backs Sevu Reece and Braydon Ennor among four new faces in his first All Blacks squad of the year. The 39 man squad is for the first two Tests of the Rugby...
