Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother top weekend of test rugby has come and gone with South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, England, France, and Wales claimed victories. Here is our team of the week. 1....
All Black Player Ratings v Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn emphatic performance from Ireland saw them overwhelm New Zealand in Dublin and earn a memorable victory. Here is how we rated Ian Foster's men in defeat. 15 Jordie Barrett -...
All Blacks Team Named To Face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday 13 November. (Kick-off: 3.15PM / 4.15AM Sunday NZT). The forward pack which ran out...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Italy at Stadium Olimpico in Rome, on Saturday 6 November (Kick-off: 2.00PM CET / 2.00AM NZT Sunday) in the third match of the Tudor Northern Tour. The...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Beauden Barrett to play 100th Test against Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been selected for his 100th Test in what will be a memorable occasion for the 30 year old and his family. Barrett will be playing his eighth Test against the Welsh...
Sam Cane returns for the All Blacks against USA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play the USA in the 1874 Cup Test match at FedExField in Washington DC on Saturday 23 October (Kick-off: 3.30PM EST, 8.30PM UK, 8.30AM Sunday 24 October NZT). It...
Captain Cane returns, uncapped lock Josh Lord called up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki and Chiefs lock Josh Lord has been called into the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe. 20-year-old Lord, together with All Blacks Sam Cane, Samuel Whitelock,...
All Black Player Ratings v South Africa - 100th Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA late Jordie Barrett penalty secured a 19-17 victory for the All blacks in the 100th test match against the Springboks on Saturday. Here is how we rated Ian Foster's...
