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Foster ignoring distractions, sights set on SA

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Current All Black boss Ian Foster has his sights trained on the future amid the surrounding turmoil in New Zealand rugby.    The week commenced with the announcement that assistant coaches...

Tu’ungafasi withdrawn from All Blacks squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has temporarily withdrawn from the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad.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...

All Blacks XV to face South Africa A in France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reports from Stuff.co.nz indicate that the All Blacks XV are set to lock horns with South Africa A in Montpellier this November. Preceding this, a New Zealand U19 side will tour South Africa in October...

Sam Cane 'isn’t even good enough for Italy'- Stuart Barnes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks' captain Sam Cane has come under fire for his performances following the series' defeat to Ireland.   Cane has been retained as the All Blacks captain ahead of their two Rugby...

'I wish it hadn't happened' – All Blacks coach Foster 'disappointed' by Marshall and Akira confrontation

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Akira 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...

Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Asian champions Hong Kong.     The Tongans romped to a 44-22 win in the Asia/Pacific play-off on Saturday at Australia's...

The Youngest Try Scorers at the World Cup by Position !

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From Jonny Wilkinson to George North, some of the biggest names in all of Rugby made their mark on the world stage from an early age!    

Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...