Ardie Savea rugby player
Ardie Savea rugby player

Ardie Savea

14th Oct 1993 1.90m/99kg Openside Flanker

Savea double helps New Zealand to rampant first Test win over Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand put a tough build-up behind them as they delivered a muscular performance to defeat Ireland at Eden Park in the first Test.     Ardie Savea bagged a double as New Zealand overcame...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New 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 Rugby

Head 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...

Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All 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...

Former All Black greats favour Papalii over captain Cane for Ireland Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks' captain Sam Cane shouldn't wear the no.7 jersey for the upcoming test series against Ireland in July, according to former All Blacks Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson.     Cane...

Super Rugby Pacific Wrap: Clean sweep for the New Zealanders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a full house of wins for the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific teams this weekend while the Fijian Drua downed Moana Pasifika in their first match against one another.     Highlanders...

'Absolute class!' - Izaia Perese produces a brilliant offload

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes no.8 Ardie Savea saved the day for his side scoring a late try in a 22-18 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.   The Waratahs led 15-0 at halftime and looked...

Dane Coles Laces Up for Hurricanes Clash Against the Fijian Drua

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Hurricanes prepare for their first home game since their return from Australia, Head Coach Jason Holland has named his side to take on the Fijian Drua on Sunday with Hurricanes legend Dane Coles...

Ardie Savea goes beastmode to score against the Chiefs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea took it upon himself to get the Hurricanes back in the game against the Chiefs with this incredible display of strength.