TOUGH WATCH: "heartbroken" Ardie Savea chokes up in the changing room after New Zealand's defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"Pretty heartbroken, mate..." Those were the first words out of Ardie Savea's mouth as he was interviewed by the All Blacks' social media team after Ireland's historic series victory over...
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington. After becoming the...
All Blacks escape playing with 12 men after officiating blunder
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks escaped playing against Ireland with just 12 men for about 5 minutes after the officials and Irish management missed an opportunity in the 30th minute of the game. Tighthead...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
Second Test Will Bring Different Pressures for the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlaying three consecutive Tests over three weekends against the same opposition creates different pressures and that is the challenge for Saturday’s second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
Savea double helps New Zealand to rampant first Test win over Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put a tough build-up behind them as they delivered a muscular performance to defeat Ireland at Eden Park in the first Test. Ardie Savea bagged a double as New Zealand overcame...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
