All Blacks side to face Italy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the forwards, props Ofa Tuungafasi and Nepo Laulala combine with hooker Dane Coles in the starting front row, with props Karl Tu'inukuafe and Angus Ta'avao, and hooker Nathan Harris to provide front...
November Test TOTW
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe November Test window only officially opens next weekend but we were treated to a thrilling round of test rugby this weekend. The weekend kicked off with the All Blacks facing Japan in...
Stats and Facts: Japan vs New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby22 Stats and facts ahead of New Zealand's clash with Japan. Stay up to date with the latest news on the clash, see the stats and much more HERE 1. New...
Eight Debutants named in All Blacks team to face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo new All Blacks have been named in the starting XV - loose forward Dalton Papalii and midfielder Matt Proctor - with six more players set to make their Test debuts from the bench:...
The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season. Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...
All Blacks named for the November Tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has named his 32 man squad for the November Tests with just one uncapped player in Dalton Papali'i. Matt Todd returns to the squad. Loose forward Matt Todd has...
All Black Captain Kieran Reid to miss Argentina trip
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad to travel to Argentina and South Africa has been announced, with All Blacks Captain Kieran Read to skip the trip to Argentina. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: “We...
The Rugby Championship Round Three Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa have both made a number of changes ahead of round three of the Rugby Championship, while their opponents Argentina and Australia have been forced into some changes while...
Mo'unga gets first test start against Los Pumas
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Trafalgar Park, Nelson, on Saturday 8 September. Crusaders first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga is...
3 Sides that could end Canterbury's dominance
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup is back! Defending Champions Canterbury will be aiming to win their fourth successive title and their 10th title since 2012. Canterbury have dominated the tournament in recent times, so...
