All Blacks named for round 2 blockbuster against the Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play South Africa in Auckland, where five players are set to take the field for the first time in 2023. Brodie Retallick,...
One debutant named in All Blacks to play the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have unveiled their first team of the year, naming one debutant to face Argentina in the opening Test of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship in Mendoza. Emoni Narawa is set to...
All Blacks travel squad for Argentina test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.Outside back Shaun Stevenson and...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
Highlanders announce 2023 Annual Award Winners
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders 2023 annual awards evening was held last night at the Toitū Museum. The big winner on the night was team Captain Billy Harmon picking up three awards including the Pulse Energy Highlanders...
Highlanders season on the line against Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCircumstances, and the demands of Super Rugby Pacific, have not made life any easier for the Highlanders, who travel to Canberra to play the Brumbies on Sunday. All Blacks rest requirements mean...
Ethan de Groot commits to rugby in New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026. The 13-Test prop has inked a new contract that will also see him remain with the Highlanders in DHL Super Rugby...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...