Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStrange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...
Retallick, Barrett, scrum coach Feek chat ahead of All Black game against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick, second row On fellow second-row Sam Whitelock being poised to become the most capped All Black ever: "Obviously, it's his 149th game (if he comes off the bench against Italy) and to...
PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams. MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...
Head coach Foster and captain Savea discuss New Zealand team announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On getting the previously injured All Black quartet back available: "It's great. They've been on that list for a few too many weeks but that's what happens. We used last...
Nine changes for All Blacks ahead of Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes in his starting XV from their 71-3 victory against Namibia for Friday's Pool A match against Italy in Lyon. Only Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Brodie...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Leading All Blacks Coaches Pick Their All-Time All Blacks XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChoosing all-time sides in any sport can be contentious, but there is rarely unanimity when it comes down to the All Blacks. So what happened when three of the All Blacks' all-time leading coaches,...
Match Day Programme: New Zealand v Namibia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are currently on a two game losing streak, after suffering crushing defeats to the Springboks in a world cup warm-up game and to hosts France on opening day. The All Blacks will face a spirited...
Whitelock on the Brink of All Blacks History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw’s record as the most capped All Black in test history this weekend, when he takes the field against Namibia in Toulouse – his 148th cap for the national...
Whitelock draws level with McCaw - New Zealand name team to play Namibia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySecond-row Sam Whitelock will draw level with Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black when he wins his 148th cap and Damian McKenzie starts his first Rugby World Cup test at fly-half as New Zealand head...
