Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
Brodie Retallick to play overseas in 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Hawke’s Bay lock Brodie Retallick will leave New Zealand to continue his stellar career overseas following the 2023 season. The 31-year-old Test centurion has announced...
New Zealand Rugby announces All Blacks home Tests in Auckland and Dunedin
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will play two Tests on home turf this year against South Africa in Auckland and Australia in Dunedin. The Rugby Championship 2023 schedule will see the All Blacks play South...
"Loss of trust" could see Scott Robertson head to England, says Marshall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor All Black scrumhalf Justin Marshall says a breakdown in the relationship between New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders boss Scott Robertson means that the latter could well be appointed to the England top...
Jones lauds 'tremendous' England spirit following fightback against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from replacement Will Stuart helped England clinch a remarkable draw against the All Blacks at Twickenham. Eddie Jones hailed England's spirit after they overcame a "baptism...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
New Zealand never had an aura, says Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones is at it again in the press ahead of his side’s big clash against the All Blacks, this time suggesting that the aura surrounding the latter is, and always has been, nothing...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory. England...
