Tu’ungafasi withdrawn from All Blacks squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has temporarily withdrawn from the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad. A neck injury, sustained during the third Test of...
'I wish it hadn't happened' – All Blacks coach Foster 'disappointed' by Marshall and Akira confrontation
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAkira Ioane and former All Black Justin Marshall shared a heated exchange in Wellington, much to New Zealand coach Ian Foster's annoyance. New Zealand coach Ian Foster labelled the confrontation...
Plumtree and Mooar axed by the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has announced changes to the coaching group ahead of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. Robust...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
The Eight Players Who Have Scored 1 000 Test Points
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the series-deciding test match between New Zealand and Ireland, Jonathan Sexton joined an exclusive group of players who have scored 1000 points in test rugby. We take a look at...
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...
World Rugby Rankings Revealed!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland leapfrog France into first after an incredible test series win against the All Blacks in Wellington while the Springboks and England hold steady after victories over Wales and the Wallabies respectively!
All Blacks lose Brodie Retallick for Eight Weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster confirmed lock Brodie Retallick had broken his cheekbone and will be out of action for six to eight weeks after Saturday's Steinlager Series 22-32 loss to Ireland in Wellington. Retallick...
An emotional Peter O’Mahony reacts to Ireland’s historic series triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland veteran Peter O’Mahony was full of praise and pride after Ireland’s historic test series victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand. O'Mahony broke...
Sexton celebrates 'very special day' but knows series win 'won't mean anything' at World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sensationally won back-to-back Tests in New Zealand to take the series, but Johnny Sexton's attention quickly turned to the RWC. Johnny Sexton was determined...
