All Blacks squad update ahead of Japan Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made forced personnel changes ahead of today's depature to Tokyo for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup. Six squad members will remain in New Zealand with an aim to join...
Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year. The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
All Blacks Player Ratings v Australia: Jordie Barrett shines as New Zealand edge closer to the Rugby Championship title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put themselves in pole position to win the Rugby Championship defeating the Wallabies 40-14 in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealand are on the brink of another Rugby Championship...
All Blacks on brink of Rugby Championship title after emphatic win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand closed in on a third successive Rugby Championship title by beating Australia 40-14 in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealand put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy with...
Angus Bell scores 'Test rugby's first ever own-try'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian prop Angus Bell may have scored the first own try in test rugby history in the second Bledisloe Cup test match. Stand-in All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock looked to carry the ball over...
Sam Whitelock previews Saturday's clash with Australia | Press Conference (Auckland)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock chats with the media after Captain's Run at Eden Park.
Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. Injuries...
Nigel Owens weighs in on controversial end to Bledisloe I
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens has shared his opinion on the controversial end to Bledisloe I. Australia had battled back valiantly from 31-13 down with an hour played...
Dave Rennie and Ian Foster's contrasting views on late time wasting decision
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie and Ian Foster have provided contrasting views on the final moments of the first Bledisloe Cup match of 2022. New Zealand retained the Cup once again after securing a dramatic...
