Ardie Savea rugby player
Ardie Savea rugby player

Ardie Savea

14th Oct 1993 1.90m/99kg Openside Flanker

Los Puma's claim historic win over the All Blacks

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black inaccuracies in the air, and at breakdowns, saw Argentina achieve a famous first home 29-23 victory over New Zealand in their Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test in Buenos Aires on Sunday (NZT). Kicks...

Taylor to play his 100th Test; Parker to debut against Argentina

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors have named their team to play Argentina in their second Test of the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship at Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, on Sunday morning...

All Blacks sent out statement with strong finish against Argentina, says Barrett

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes his side put out a "statement" as they earned a 41-24 win over Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener. The All Blacks had to hold off a second-half...

All Blacks team named to play Argentina

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team to play Argentina in their opening Test of the 2025 Rugby Championship at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.  The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province,...

Blockbuster start to new Japan Rugby League One Season

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Defending champions Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo host Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights on opening weekend in ablockbuster start to the fifth edition of Japan Rugby League One, which kicks off on December 13.Hunting...

ALB recommits to New Zealand Rugby to 2028

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.Lienert-Brown, whose existing contract ran through...

New Zealand 43-17 France: Improved All Blacks clinch series win with rout

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Codie Taylor and Ardie Savea led an improved New Zealand display as they wrapped up their series with France after a convincing 43-17 victory at the Sky Stadium.  Taylor scored two tries...

All Black Player Ratings v France

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks brushed off the cobwebs after last weeks false start and put the under strength French side to the sword. There were some notable changes for the hosts as their pack took control of the...

All Blacks team to play France in Wellington double-header

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team for the second test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at Sky Stadium in Wellington.     LIVE...