'I'm just so proud of them' - Andy Farrell hails 'courageous' Ireland after historic All Blacks win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Andy Farrell heaped praise on his Ireland side following their first ever away win over New Zealand on Saturday. Head coach Andy Farrell was gushing with pride following...
Ireland claim historic win in New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Porter and Johnny Sexton were decisive as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time. Ireland secured a historic first-away win over New Zealand as they defeated...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Second Test Will Bring Different Pressures for the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlaying three consecutive Tests over three weekends against the same opposition creates different pressures and that is the challenge for Saturday’s second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series. Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad. Pita...
All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...
Cullen Grace and Tom Christie lead the Crusaders' charge into the Super Rugby Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders secure a place in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Final defeating the Chiefs 20-7 in the semi-final at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday. The match marked Scott Robertson's...
Scott Robertson names a largely unchanged team for his 100th game in charge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is taking a largely unchanged lineup into Friday night’s massive Semi-Final clash against the Chiefs in Christchurch. With openside flanker Ethan Blackadder...
Crusaders claim quarterfinal victory in Christchurch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have ended the Queensland Reds’ 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 37-15 win in Christchurch. The hosts scored four tries to two in a polished quarterfinal...