All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan. After providing opportunities to build depth and...
New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo. Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...
Highlanders Announce 2023 Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 brings the arrival of a new Super Rugby Pacific season and a new captain for the Highlanders. Experienced loose forward, Billy Harmon, will take the reins of the team for 2023, fresh from skippering...
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...
World Rugby Men's Rankings powered by Capgemini preview: 15-17 September, 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for round four of The Rugby Championship 2022 this weekend. Permutation highlights: Australia will climb above Scotland into seventh place if...
All Blacks announce 33-man squad for Championship Test in Melbourne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced a squad of 33 players that will travel to Melbourne for the Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies. Loose...
All Blacks player ratings v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered a blistering response to last week's shock reverse against Argentina as they ran rampant with a 53-3 win in the Rugby Championship. The All...
Beauden Barrett & Brodie Retallick return for second Los Pumas clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The run-on side is again unchanged,...
Pumas claim historic first away win over struggling All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks slumped to a first home loss to Argentina, who now improbably lead the Rugby Championship standings. Argentina claimed their first away victory over New Zealand...
Ian Foster sticks to winning formula for Los Pumas test, Blues playmaker to debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. One...