Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get 'money in the bank'
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina. Steve Hansen said New Zealand's hard-fought Rugby Championship win over...
Ardie Savea admits that 'It was bloody tough out there' against Argentina
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times. New Zealand found it "bloody tough" to get the job...
All Blacks pip plucky Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat. New Zealand fended off an impressive Argentina...
Rugby Championship Team of Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning starts with the Springbok comprehensively beating the Wallabies while the All Blacks survived a big scare against the...
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...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
Watch: Ngani Laumape's quick thinking and understanding of the law to score against the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLaumape fronted up against the All Blacks incumbent Ryan Crotty with many suggesting this was his last opportunity to impress the All Blacks coaching staff and he certainly stepped up to the occasion,...
Ranked: The Top Five Individual Performances From The Super Rugby Semi-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Jaguares won their Super Rugby semi-finals to set up the showpiece event in Christchurch on Saturday. There were are a number of standout performers this weekend, we...
The Crusaders Edge The Hurricanes In a Dream Semi-Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders edged the Hurricanes 30-26 to reach their third consecutive final where they will meet the Jaguares who breezed past the Brumbies on Friday. The clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes...
