New Zealand

6 Standout players from New Zealand v England

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling game between New Zealand and England saw the two sides match each other physically and mentally as they went head-to-head, with the difference being a kick from All Blacks fly-half Damian Mckenzie...

Winners and Losers from All Black win over England

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand got their international season underway with a 1 point win over England. Here are the winners and losers from the game.   Winners:   The 15's: Both Stephen Perofeta and George...

Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got "smacked in the nose" in...

England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...

Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...

A look ahead at the upcoming international tests

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...

8 Key Players | England v All Blacks

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In what will be a new era for the All Blacks under new head coach Scott Robertson, we take a look at 8 players that can have a big effect in the test between England and the All Blacks.   All...

Early return talks are ongoing for Richie Mo'unga

4 months ago by Stuff

Mo’unga won Japan Rugby League One with Toshiba in his first season. Crusaders icon signed three-year deal in Japan. Early return a possibility after Scott Robertson’s overtures. Richie...

Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...