The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Springboks preparing to pounce on struggling All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are in a crisis by their standards, and things do not get any easier as they start the Rugby Championship in South Africa. South Africa are favourites to inflict a third consecutive...
"This week is the turning point" | Ardie Savea Press Conference (Mbombela)
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea speaks to the media during Captains Run at Mbombela Stadium.
Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium. Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...
Mallett predicts scrum time to be All Black downfall against Boks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok boss and current rugby pundit Nick Mallett has aired the view that the wounded All Blacks do not possess the necessary balance to topple the world champion Springboks. Coming...
All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...
TOUGH WATCH: "heartbroken" Ardie Savea chokes up in the changing room after New Zealand's defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"Pretty heartbroken, mate..." Those were the first words out of Ardie Savea's mouth as he was interviewed by the All Blacks' social media team after Ireland's historic series victory over...
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...
All Blacks escape playing with 12 men after officiating blunder
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks escaped playing against Ireland with just 12 men for about 5 minutes after the officials and Irish management missed an opportunity in the 30th minute of the game. Tighthead...
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...
