Barrett or Mo'unga? Predicting how the All Blacks could line up in Ian Foster's first game
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster kicks off his term as the new All Blacks head coach on Sunday 11 October at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The former assistant coach has a tough task ahead of him following the successful...
Mitre 10 Cup Preview & Line-Ups: Auckland vs Wellington
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 ends with a cracker as Wellington tackle rivals Auckland at the famous Eden Park. The home side’s tails will be up after an impressive 38-6 victory over Otago last weekend....
Wes Goosen set to earn his 50th cap as Wellington name a strong starting line up including both Savea brothers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWes Goosen will return from injury to play his 50th game for the Lions in this Sunday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park. The 24-year-old has been a fixture of the squad since making his...
How the All Blacks fared in the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup was a special one as the bulk of the All Blacks squad were made available to their regional sides, an extremely rare occurrence as New Zealand's...
Watch: Julian 'THE BUS' Savea finishes a try fantastic fashion!
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJulian Savea scored in a try on his return to Mitre 10 Cup action for Wellington on Saturday. The former All Black dotted down just six minutes into his first appearance for Wellington in...
Thursday News Round-Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPiutau Appeals His Three Match Suspension Bristol Bears' centre Siale Piutau is appealing his three-match suspension, which was given for punching or striking Worcester Warriors' Andrew...
Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...
North vs South should be a permanent fixture after epic match captivated fans and players
5 years ago by Rugby DumpAll Black Ardie Savea says that last weekend's North vs South game should become a more permanent fixture in New Zealand rugby following an epic 'once in a lifetime' match.
All Blacks available for opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe bulk of the All Blacks squad named yesterday will assemble with their Mitre 10 Cup provinces this week and be available to play in the opening round of the competition, which kicks off on Friday night. Two...
North edge the South in a thriller
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan turned it on in the 84th minute to steal a 38-35 win for his South Island side in the interisland clash in Wellington on Saturday. North v South: North Player Ratings North...
