All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...
Historic 500th Win for All Blacks in Tight Clash with France
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThree disallowed All Blacks tries, relentless French defence, and TMO interventions throughout all combined to continue the special rivalry between the two sides before New Zealand achieved its 500th Test...
All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
All Blacks squad named to face France
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
Brumbies v Hurricanes: Analysing the attack
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTomorrow's Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final between the ACT Brumbies and the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing two of the competition's most potent attacking...
Inisi named in Moana’s crucial clash against the Hurricanes
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika’s 2024 Forward and Attacking Player of the Year, Lotu Inisi will get a chance to play his first match of the season, when they face the Hurricanes in a crucial game to secure...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 15 Teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific heads into the final fortnight of regular season action as the eight teams playing confirm their line-ups. Both the Crusaders and Chiefs will be focused on claiming top spot as they...
Ardie Savea crowned 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has claimed the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year title after establishing an unassailable lead in voting with two weeks left in the regular season. The...
Round 12 Team Announcements from Super Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe action begins on Friday as the Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, both sides needing victory to keep in touch with the top six. On Saturday, the Fijian Drua welcome the Queensland Reds to...
