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...
Brave Blossoms gear up for All Black storm in Tokyo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn intriguing clash awaits fans at the Tokyo Stadium as the Brave Blossoms make ready to host the All Blacks. Despite an overwhelmingly one-sided historical record, All Black boss Ian Foster is...
Blues name squad for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens...
Rieko Ioane re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023. With an eye to earning selection at his second Rugby World Cup, the 25-year-old...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
All Blacks Player Ratings v Australia: Jordie Barrett shines as New Zealand edge closer to the Rugby Championship title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put themselves in pole position to win the Rugby Championship defeating the Wallabies 40-14 in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealand are on the brink of another Rugby Championship...
The Breakdown – Springboks hoping for Australia favour against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa are level on points ahead of facing Australia and Argentina in the final round of Rugby Championship games. The final round of Rugby Championship fixtures are upon...
Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. Injuries...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown - Round 5
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of Rugby Championship fixtures are upon us and it is all to play for with every side having won two and lost two of their opening four games. An inconsistent New Zealand side...
Foley returns for Wallabies as veteran relishes All Blacks clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Foley is relishing "one more crack" at international rugby after the experienced fly-half was picked by Australia to face New Zealand in Thursday's Bledisloe Cup clash. After three years out of...
