Foster, Jordan, Fainga'anuku chat ahead of Ireland clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coachOn how they will approach the game:"We've got to nail things that we've been growing in our game. Rugby is a simple game in play-offs, it's about control through your set-piece, it's...
Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Quotes of the Day - 'Playing South Africa in Paris is wonderful, magnificent'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Friday, 13 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. “It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the sidelines because...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...
Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...
New Zealand vs Uruguay Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Fainga’anuku Leicester Fainga’anuku with a man of the match contenders performance demonstrating his power when carrying into the Uruguayan Defence. He scored a hat trick...
New Zealand reaction (McKenzie, captain Cane, head coach Foster, Whitelock, Fainga'anuku, Blackadder)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Sam Whitelock, second row On his record of 150 caps:"The last three weeks have been, to draw with Ritchie [McCaw] and then to go past him in the next week and then 150. It has kind of...
McKenzie inspires 11-try All Blacks to claim quarter-final spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand headed into the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals with Damian McKenzie inspiring the three-time winners to a comfortable 73-0 bonus-point victory over Uruguay at OL Stadium on Thursday. For...
Damian Mckenzie's insane offload to Will Jordan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Golden Boy en estado puro. Wow. 🤯🔥#RWC2023 #NZLvURU pic.twitter.com/ZoC0TUPwgY — Rugby World Cup ES (@rugbyworldcupes) October 5, 2023 Watch Damian Mckenzie's world class try assist...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNIt’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win and New Zealand are heading to the quarter-finals, no matter what happens between France and Italy at the same venue on Friday night. Thirteen places...
