All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium. Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...
Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...
All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington. After becoming the...
Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The manner in which the Irish...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series. No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
All Blacks team named to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022. “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...
