Farrell looking for Ireland to bring 'chaos' to All Blacks in historic series-decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell is hoping his side can provide "chaos" and bring doubt into the minds of New Zealand players ahead of their series-deciding Test this Saturday. Farrell's side has...
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington. After becoming the...
Legendary All Black slams Ian Foster's charges
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black, Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford pulled no punches in his assessment of his old team in their maiden loss to Ireland on home soil. Shelford captained the All Blacks...
Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The manner in which the Irish...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour. There is some heavy irony at play...