Brodie Retallick return delayed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black, Brodie Retallick was set to make his Super Rugby return this week for the Chiefs. However, the comeback of Retallick is still in doubt because of the broken thumb he suffered in March. The...
Super Rugby Pacific: Two Cracking NZ Derbies Ahead
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of the New Zealand derbies sees the Highlanders pitted against the Chiefs in Queenstown. The Chiefs announced earlier in the week that their co-captains for the season would take...
Six All Blacks, Four England Players & No Ireland Players In Rugby World's 20 Best Players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix All Blacks have been included in Rugby World magazine's top 20 list of 100 best players of 2021, with France's Antoine Dupont topping the list. The biennial countdown by the Magazine...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
Aaron Smith and Sam Cane return for French test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play France for the Dave Gallaher Trophy in the final Test of their Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 20 November (Kick off: 9.00PM CET / 9.00AM...
IRE vs NZ: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA cracking contest in Dublin saw the All Blacks fall to the Irish 29-20. It was a game characterised by powerful physicality while the guts, determination and ferocity of Johnny Sexton’s charges...
All Black Player Ratings v Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn emphatic performance from Ireland saw them overwhelm New Zealand in Dublin and earn a memorable victory. Here is how we rated Ian Foster's men in defeat. 15 Jordie Barrett -...
All Blacks Team Named To Face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday 13 November. (Kick-off: 3.15PM / 4.15AM Sunday NZT). The forward pack which ran out...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
Beauden Barrett to play 100th Test against Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst five-eighth Beauden Barrett has been selected for his 100th Test in what will be a memorable occasion for the 30 year old and his family. Barrett will be playing his eighth Test against the Welsh...
