New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo. Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...
Springboks to face All Blacks at Twickenham in '23
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against the New Zealand at Twickenham in England for only the second time ever when they clash in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Friday, 25 August 2023 – two weeks...
Rieko Ioane re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023. With an eye to earning selection at his second Rugby World Cup, the 25-year-old...
All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge. Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Jordie Barrett re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has officially put pen-to-paper on a new deal that will keep him in the capital with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through till the end of 2025. The Taranaki representative says...
Foster warns champions New Zealand have 'quite a bit left in this tank'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster warned New Zealand have "quite a bit left in this tank" after they retained their Rugby Championship title on Saturday. The All Blacks thrashed Australia 40-14 at Eden Park on...
South Africa believed but 'came up short' as Nienaber sees Rugby Championship hopes slip away
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber accepts his team have plenty of room for improvement with just under a year to go until their Rugby World Cup defence gets under way. The Springboks...
All Blacks take title despite Springboks win in Durban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa beat Argentina at Kings Park, but could not stop New Zealand from winning the Rugby Championship title again. New Zealand retained the Rugby Championship title after South Africa...
