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All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...

"It's every competitor's dream" - Tuivasa-Sheck ahead of his test debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to make his test debut off the bench against Ireland on Saturday in the series decider.   The former NRL star made 111 appearances for the New Zealand Warriors, 84 for...

Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...

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 Team Named For Dunedin Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand which takes place on Saturday at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.       Mack...

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...

Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings.       Australia...

Tadgh Furlong interview - New Zealand v Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the second test, Tadhg furlong has a chat to media   "Bundee Aki has absolutely hoovered everything up, even if people were looking for tickets I wouldn't have them!" 😂Watch more from...

Irish complete So’otala Fa’aso’o signing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can today confirm the signing of So’otala Fa’aso’o for the start of the 2022/23 campaign.   Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 130kg, Fa’aso’o is...

Ireland Squad Update: Sexton could still feature in test two

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad will continue to train in North Harbour Stadium, Auckland this week before heading to Dunedin on Wednesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.   Leinster...