'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so...
All Blacks drop to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe run through all the changes following South Africa’s 12-11 victory in the final of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 plus round-up the results from the latest round of matches in the Rugby Europe...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
New Zealand reaction (head coach Foster, captain Cane, Lomax, Smith, Ioane. Whitelock)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Rieko Ioane, centre On his feelings losing by one point: "That's the harsh reality of footy. We've seen it throughout this tournament but to experience it at the final hurdle is pretty gutting....
South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
NZL eve of match (v RSA): head coach Foster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on Friday ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Ian Foster, head coach On where...
Ian Foster opens up on tough call to end popular All Black’s Rugby World Cup dream
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed that telling veteran Dane Coles that he will not be playing in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks had been one of his toughest decisions...
