Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...
Whitelock draws level with McCaw - New Zealand name team to play Namibia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond-row Sam Whitelock will draw level with Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black when he wins his 148th cap and Damian McKenzie starts his first Rugby World Cup test at fly-half as New Zealand head...
Jordie Barret left out of All Blacks RWC Opener
2 years 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...
Bayonne and Toulouse to kickstart Top 14 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Top 14 returns tonight with champions Toulouse aiming to get their 2023/24 Top 14 campaign on a great start against Bayonne at Stade Jean Dauger. The last four meetings between these...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
2 years 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...
Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a blow out performance last week in Melbourne, New Zealand tackle Australia on home ground in an international friendly. The short format of the Rugby Championship competition concluded as well last...
All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin
2 years 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...
Ardie Savea To Captain All Blacks Against Australia In Melbourne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt announced the team for this week’s Rugby Championship Test against Australia at the MCG. Ardie Savea will lead the side for the...
One debutant named in All Blacks to play the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have unveiled their first team of the year, naming one debutant to face Argentina in the opening Test of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship in Mendoza. Emoni Narawa is set to...
