Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
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...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant. In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...
Folau Fakatava brought to tears with All Blacks call up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew All Blacks halfback Folau Fakatava said hearing his name read out in the squad to prepare for the series against Ireland left him in tears. It had always been his dream to play for...
Winners & Losers: All Blacks squad to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster named his first squad of 2022 with six uncapped players. The All Blacks' boss has sprung a few surprise selections, with some of the selections with...
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...
Highlanders confirm All Black hooker's departure to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed that All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman will leave the side at the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, to join French Top 14 club Lyon. This will bring...
Watch: Former Munster hooker sets a try with his cultured left foot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Munster hooker Rhys Marshall step up a try for replacement Highlanders hooker against the Western Force on Friday. Marshall came off the bench in the Highlanders' 61-10 victory over...
