Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington. After becoming the...
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...
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...
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...
"I wasn't expecting to be called in so early" | Patrick Tuipulotu back in All Blacks camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPatrick Tuipulotu has joined the All Blacks camp, with locks Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i both ruled out of the second Test against Ireland.
Big blow to ABs ahead of second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have suffered a significant blow ahead of the second Test against Ireland with the news that stalwart Sam Whitelock could possibly miss the remainder of the series with concussion while...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
