The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn changes from the All Blacks last outing against South Africa, Dane Coles comes in at starting hooker, with Codie Taylor in the run-on reserves. Scott Barrett returns from injury at lock for the injured...
Williams to miss Bledisloe Cup opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches. Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that first five-eighth Josh Ioane...
Jordie Barrett is set to sign a new NZ Rugby deal with a twist - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving shown some contract flexibility with the likes of Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Beauden Barrett, NZ Rugby looks set to make similar accommodations for Jordie Barrett. The young utility...
Who can the All Blacks turn to replace Brodie Retallick?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks' draw with the Springboks in round two of the Rugby Championship came at a costly price with the All Blacks losing their premier second-rower, Brodie Retallick to injury. Retallick...
Rugby Championship Team of Round Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Rugby Championship saw the Springboks score a late try to draw with the All Blacks while the Wallabies' pack powered through Argentina to claim a 16-10 victory in a dull affair. Here...
Player Ratings: New Zealand v South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks battled it out in Wellington in a clash that ended all square after 80 minutes. Here are our ratings from the drawn encounter. New Zealand 1....
All Blacks name squad to take on Springboks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Rugby Championship Test at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 27 July. The announcement sees a wealth of experience...
Takeaways from Round One of the Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks comprehensively beat the Wallabies in the opening round of the Rugby Championship while the All Blacks managed to avoid defeat against a fired-up Los Pumas side. We take a looking...
Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get 'money in the bank'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina. Steve Hansen said New Zealand's hard-fought Rugby Championship win over...
