Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The manner in which the Irish...
World Rugby defends head injury protocols following Sexton selection
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has hit out at "irresponsible" safety campaigners who have criticised the governing body's head injury assessment (HIA) process. Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby claimed...
Our Challenge is to Have More Consistency - Peter O'Mahony
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O'Mahony on what Ireland need to do in Dunedin against the All Blacks in the 2nd Test of the Summer Tour.
Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa drop out of Tonga's matchday squad to face Samoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have made mass changes to their matchday 23 after a crushing 36-0 defeat to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener. Facing Samoa this weekend (kick-off 1am BST), there are seven changes...
Ireland Team Named For Dunedin Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand which takes place on Saturday at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Mack...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
Bath miss out on the opportunity to sign Pablo Matera - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecent upheaval at Bath saw Pablo Matera turn down a move to West Country, according to a report by Telegraph Sport. The report states that Matera was set to be Bath's marquee...
Second Test Will Bring Different Pressures for the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlaying three consecutive Tests over three weekends against the same opposition creates different pressures and that is the challenge for Saturday’s second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Should South Africa have been awarded this winning penalty?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens reviews the weekend of international fixtures, including a late winning penalty awarded to South Africa against Wales, a potential penalty try for Ireland against New Zealand and a brutal clash...
