Ardie Savea rugby player
Ardie Savea rugby player

Ardie Savea

14th Oct 1993 1.90m/99kg Openside Flanker

The last time they faced off: Wales v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales host New Zealand this weekend as the two sides face off just over a year since their last meeting.   Back in October last year, the two sides clashed at the Principality in a match outside...

All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will be looking to kick off this last leg of what has been a difficult season by throwing down a significant marker to all opposition when they face Wales at the Principality Stadium in...

All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Whitelock takes over as All Blacks captain for tour of Europe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vastly experienced lock Sam Whitelock will lead New Zealand out when they face Wales, Scotland and England.     Sam Whitelock has taken over as New Zealand captain for the tour of Europe after...

Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.  While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...

Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year.     The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...

All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All 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...

All Blacks Player Ratings v Australia: Jordie Barrett shines as New Zealand edge closer to the Rugby Championship title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand put themselves in pole position to win the Rugby Championship defeating the Wallabies 40-14 in Auckland on Saturday.   New Zealand are on the brink of another Rugby Championship...

Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland.     Injuries...

World Rugby Men's Rankings powered by Capgemini preview: 15-17 September, 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World 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...