PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
Head coach Foster and captain Savea discuss New Zealand team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On getting the previously injured All Black quartet back available: "It's great. They've been on that list for a few too many weeks but that's what happens. We used last...
Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Sean Fitzpatrick on All Blacks RWC Hopes and How the Tournament Has Evolved
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' hopes of winning the Rugby World Cup depend on having lock Brodie Retallick and flanker Shannon Frizell in action and avoiding red and yellow cards. That's the view of former All...
Match Preview: All Blacks out for blood vs Namibia?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are likely to take their Rugby World Cup frustrations out on Namibia in Friday night’s Pool A mismatch in Toulouse. The All Blacks made a totally unfamiliar losing start to the tournament...
Jordie Barret left out of All Blacks RWC Opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup opener against France, joining injured starters Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick and Shannon Frizell on the sideline. Barrett’s...
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett doubt for World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a fitness doubt for the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against hosts France on Friday. Assistant coach Scott McLeod told New Zealand media that Barrett...
"The only way into this is full throttle" - Ian Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster is not concerned that the side's final Rugby World Cup preparation involves what should be another intense encounter with long-time No1 rival South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...
