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...
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...
Savea double helps New Zealand to rampant first Test win over Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put a tough build-up behind them as they delivered a muscular performance to defeat Ireland at Eden Park in the first Test. Ardie Savea bagged a double as New Zealand overcame...
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...
Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series. Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad. Pita...
All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...
Former All Black greats favour Papalii over captain Cane for Ireland Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' captain Sam Cane shouldn't wear the no.7 jersey for the upcoming test series against Ireland in July, according to former All Blacks Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson. Cane...
Super Rugby Pacific Wrap: Clean sweep for the New Zealanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a full house of wins for the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific teams this weekend while the Fijian Drua downed Moana Pasifika in their first match against one another. Highlanders...
'Absolute class!' - Izaia Perese produces a brilliant offload
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes no.8 Ardie Savea saved the day for his side scoring a late try in a 22-18 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday. The Waratahs led 15-0 at halftime and looked...
