New Zealand

Men's World Cup Format Change

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...

Two more Springboks to earn starting debut

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Morne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...

What seems to have gone wrong for the All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks might want to look at making a changes at fly-half after their loss to Argentina. New Zealand struggled to establish control of the game, especially in the latter stages, as they were stunned...

World Rugby Men's Rankings update

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Latest World Rugby Men's rankings After Argentina’s historic Rugby Championship 38-30 victory over New Zealand on Saturday in Wellington, the Pumas have moved up a spot in the World Rugby rankings. Argentina...

Force bolster forward pack with addition of 'explosive' Ekuasi

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ekuasi joins the Force after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Rebels, after making his Super Rugby debut in 2022 with the Blues. The 22-year-old back-rower made 27 appearances for four...

Lord locked in with Gallagher Chiefs

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exciting All Black lock Josh Lord has extended his contract with the Gallagher Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026.Standing at 2.03m, Lord is a dominant addition to any team’s second...

Creevy lauds 'amazing' Argentina after All Blacks win

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Agustin Creevy scored the try that all but sealed another famous win for Argentina over New Zealand as they triumphed 38-30 on Saturday. Agustin Creevy has hailed Argentina's "amazing" performance after...

New Zealand 30-38 Argentina: Creevy heroics snatch unexpected Pumas triumph

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand were shocked on home soil in their Rugby Championship opener as Argentina battled from behind for victory in Wellington. Agustin Creevy proved the late hero as Argentina stunned New Zealand...

6 Top performers from New Zealand v Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Argentinians pulled off their second ever win in New Zealand against the All Blacks with a 38-30 victory. Let us look at 6 Top performers from this historic game.   Pablo Matera – The...

WATCH: Darry Scores

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks debutant Sam Darry got his first points on his first start. See below https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/gonzalo-bertranou-of-argentina-passes-during-the-news-photo/2166133884?adppopup=true