Ian Foster opens up on tough call to end popular All Black’s Rugby World Cup dream
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed that telling veteran Dane Coles that he will not be playing in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks had been one of his toughest decisions...
Retallick starts final ahead of Whitelock - New Zealand name team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, with one change to the starting line-up from the semi-final against Argentina and one among...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. Winners in 11 categories...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points. The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly four teams remain and tonight, we will find out who will reign supreme and book their ticket into the final set to take place next week. Although both teams suffered deafeats in their opening pool...
'I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach...
NZL eve of match: head coach Foster, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites to beat Argentina: “There are two teams in the semi-final. Anyone can win. That’s the first mindset both teams have. “We are...
Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing just 80 minutes – and the small matter of the opposition – stand between them and next weekend’s showpiece match. All...
NZL eve of match (v ARG): head coach Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on the eve of Friday's Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final against Argentina at Stade de France. Ian Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...
