All Blacks travel squad for Argentina test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.Outside back Shaun Stevenson and...
Mark Telea re-signs with NZ Rugby, Blues for two more years
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger Mark Telea has re-signed with NZ Rugby and the Blues for another two years, beyond this year's Rugby World Cup. Telea, 26, made his international debut, when he joined last year's...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
Waratahs make mass late changes against Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs will be heading to Auckland looking to cause an upset over the Blues. The Waratahs are coming off a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Sydney, spoiling Michael Hooper's final home game. They...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues take on the Waratahs in an ‘Anzac Weekend Clash’ this Saturday night at 7:05pm at Eden Park with the home side looking to keep pace with the top four in Super Rugby Pacific. It’s...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
Blues seek consistency in capital
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a Capital city showdown this weekend in Wellington as the Blues travel to Sky Stadium to take on the Hurricanes at 7:05pm on Saturday night. Blues coach Leon Macdonald has placed...
BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Frank bunce shares his thoughts on the ideal All Black backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black centre Frank Bunce has given his take on New Zealand’s backline as the 2023 World Cup comes into view. Bunce won 55 caps for the All Blacks between 1992 and 1997 and...