Williams to miss Bledisloe Cup opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches. Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that first five-eighth Josh Ioane...
Monday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies The Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked...
Steve Hansens explains why Josh Ioane didn't make his test debut against the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks survived a big scare against Argentina as they came narrowly close to suffering their first ever defeat to the Pumas in Buenos Aires claiming a 20-16 victory. Rookie first...
Jordie Barrett set to snub three Super Rugby franchises - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett looks set to snub multiple offers from other New Zealand franchises and re-sign with the Hurricanes according to report by Stuff.co.nz The...
Stats & Facts: Argentina vs New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJose Amalfitani Stadium will open its gates to Argentina vs All Blacks on Saturday for the first round the of Rugby Championship, and we take a look at some key stats and facts ahead of the match. 1. This...
Steve Hansen names five uncapped players in his All Blacks squad to face the Pumas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 20 July. The matchday 23 sees...
Predicting the first All Black 23 of 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the World Champions in their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina on July 20. Regular...
Crusaders grit it out against Jaguares to defend Super Rugby title
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith some fine kicking from Richie Mo'unga, the Crusaders beat a resilient Jaguares side 19-3 to win a third straight Super Rugby title. The Crusaders continued their dominance of Super...
Super Rugby Final Ratings: Crusaders v Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders marched on to their third consecutive Super Rugby title and their 10th overall beating the Jaguares 19-3. Here are our player ratings from the final. 1. Joe...
