Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...
All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Mark Telea returns to New Zealand’s starting line-up for Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at the Stade de France after being left out of the team last weekend for...
Wing Tele'a back for semi - New Zealand name team to play Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October. Head coach Ian Foster has named...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...
New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...
Rugby rule makers 'have lost the plot' with World Cup showing sport 'in an awful place'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England star James Haskell believes that rugby chiefs have 'lost the plot' amid confusion over tackling rules. Officials at the Rugby World Cup have faced fierce scrutiny during the early stages...
Independent disciplinary update: Ethan de Groot (New Zealand)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan de Groot (New Zealand) will appear before an independent Judicial Committee having received a red card in their Rugby World Cup 2023 match against Namibia in Toulouse on Friday, 15 September. New...
Toulouse Performance Gets a Pass Mark from Foster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster described the 71-3 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia in Toulouse as 'a job done well'. "We had a clear idea about how we wanted to approach the game. We wanted to...