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England's goal kicking conundrum

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two out of five attempts. Marcus Smith could only succeed with two kicks out of five and that is something England will need to look at. Former New Zealand fly-half Evans, who now serves as attack coach...

Head to head | Jordie Barrett v Ollie Lawrence

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Damian McKenzie landed two late penalties as New Zealand beat England 16-15 in the first Test on Saturday to make a winning start to the tenure of new coach Scott Robertson.   The All Blacks held...

New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in their first Test under new coach Scott...

All Blacks Edge England in Nail-Biting Clash

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tries from Maro Itoje and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, as well as five points from the boot of Marcus Smith was not enough at Forsyth Barr Stadium, as a Damian McKenzie penalty made the difference for...

6 Standout players from New Zealand v England

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling game between New Zealand and England saw the two sides match each other physically and mentally as they went head-to-head, with the difference being a kick from All Blacks fly-half Damian Mckenzie...

Winners and Losers from All Black win over England

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand got their international season underway with a 1 point win over England. Here are the winners and losers from the game.   Winners:   The 15's: Both Stephen Perofeta and George...

Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got "smacked in the nose" in...

England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...

Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...