All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Leon MacDonald named All Blacks XV Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match end of year tour, with Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen also announced as Assistant Coaches...
All Blacks XV to face South Africa A in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports 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...
O'Gara and New Zealand-linked Robertson named Barbarians coaches for All Blacks XV game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will be part of the Barbarians coaching staff for their game against an All Blacks XV, amid links to the New Zealand job. Scott Robertson will join Ronan O'Gara in coaching...
All Blacks XV Northern Tour announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) newest Team in Black, the All Blacks XV, will embark on a 3-week global tour playing in North America, the UK and Europe. Matches against Canada and the Barbarians have...
All Blacks set for two additional end-of-year tour tests - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks could face off against a surprise opponent on their end-of-year tour this year. The New Zealand Herald reports that the All Blacks could face Wales and the United...
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About: Nick Williams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massively proportioned number eight with a penchant of scoring tries, Cardiff Blues' Nick Williams has announced his retirement from the game following a 16-year professional career. 1⃣6⃣7⃣ #GuinnessPRO14 appearances3⃣8⃣...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
Could Other Nations Follow New Zealand In Launching Or Re-Launching International 'A' Teams?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, New Zealand Rugby revealed that there will be a new high-performance team that will assemble this year and undertake a mini-tour of Northern Hemisphere venues. The new side dubbed the...
