Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Will Stuart the unlikely hero as England earn a barely believable draw with New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Stuart was England's hero with two late tries, either side of Freddie Steward crossing over, as New Zealand squandered a huge lead. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday. Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North. A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...
All Blacks maintain 69-year dominance in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea impressed in a 55-23 New Zealand victory that extended the All Blacks' winning run against Wales to 33 Tests. New Zealand eased to a 33rd consecutive Test win over Wales...
All Blacks Player Ratings v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand ran in eight tries to defeat Wales 23-55 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The All Blacks got their Autumn Nations Series off to a strong start racking up...
All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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 RugbyThe 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...
