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Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced.     Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...

TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).   Head Coach Clayton...

Ireland Player Ratings v New Zealand - Test 2

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated the 14-man All Blacks 23-12 in Dunedin on Saturday.       It was an incredible effort from Ireland,...

Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

10 debutants named in Maori All Blacks team to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Māori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a blend of experience and rising young talent with the selection of 10 debuting Māori All Blacks.       The Māori...

Highlanders sign Lowe and Holland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Days after being appointed as Highlander’s Head Coach, Clarke Dermody is already adding to his 2023 squad.     Announcing today a mix of youth and experience with the inclusion of Chiefs...

All Black scrumhalf duo named in Maori All Blacks squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Māori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong squad ahead of his team’s two-match series against Ireland.    After missing out on the All Blacks' squad, TJ Perenara...

New Zealand Under 20 squad named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next generation of rugby stars will have the opportunity to don the black jersey next month with a New Zealand Under 20 squad named today for their first international fixtures in three years.     While...

Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series.   Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad.    Pita...

All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...