New Zealand

Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family...

England have 'no ceiling' to potential, says defiant George after All Blacks loss

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Jamie George says his side have "no ceiling" to their potential after another narrow defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's men were undone by a late fightback as the All...

Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...

Boks determined to return to their standards

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...

Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...

25 Moments that stood out | NZ and England | Test 2

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 80min of entertaining rugby, New Zealand walked away with the win. Two excellent cross kicks from Marcus Smith lead to England leading at half time but bad discipline from England in the second...

Top Performers: All Blacks v England

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand secure the series win and continue a three decade winning streak at Eden Park. Her are the Top Performers:                         Marcus...

WACTH: Beauden Barrett on to set up the winner?

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the game in the balance, Beauden Barrett comes on at 15 and sets up a try to break a 23 minute non scoring period for New Zealand   Beauden Barrett comes on and does this. While the game...

Combined XV | New Zealand v England | Test Two

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s do-or-die time for England as they seek to avenge last week’s narrow defeat and level the series with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. The challenge in front of Steve Borthwick’s...

Controversy over new British & Irish Lions fixture

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions have announced a new fixture to the tour next year with a clash against a combined Australia and New Zealand side.                           This...