Ian Foster's reaction to the loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Ian Foster, New Zealand head coach On his team’s performance: “It was obviously a tight game. At half-time both teams were right in it. I thought they squeezed us in that...
France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand 27-13 in Paris. It was the All Blacks’ first pool-phase defeat in World...
Jordie Barret left out of All Blacks RWC Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup opener against France, joining injured starters Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick and Shannon Frizell on the sideline. Barrett’s...
Final round of warm-ups: New Zealand vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 Rugby World Cup around the corner, New Zealand and South Africa will lock horns in their final warm-up match this tomorrow (25 August) before heading to France for the main tournament starting...
All Blacks team named to play South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play South Africa at Twickenham on Friday. A match day 23, with over 1000 Tests of international experience,...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Smith and Cane ensure All Blacks survive Argentina scare
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby20 September 2015 New Zealand survived a scare at the Rugby World Cup thanks to two late tries as they beat Argentina 26-16. Defending Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand were made to...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (kick-off 2:35pm NZT). Captain Sam Cane has returned to lead...
Ian Foster hints at changes for return Bledisloe Cup Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe Cup with a 38-7 win in Melbourne has secured the All Blacks some breathing space in their final home-based step towards the Rugby World Cup in Saturday's...
Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their first clash in 1903, the Wallabies vs All Blacks was intensified in 1931 with the introduction of the Bleisloe Cup. New Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce...
