Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa
1 year 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...
'I wish it hadn't happened' – All Blacks coach Foster 'disappointed' by Marshall and Akira confrontation
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAkira Ioane and former All Black Justin Marshall shared a heated exchange in Wellington, much to New Zealand coach Ian Foster's annoyance. New Zealand coach Ian Foster labelled the confrontation...
Mallett predicts scrum time to be All Black downfall against Boks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok boss and current rugby pundit Nick Mallett has aired the view that the wounded All Blacks do not possess the necessary balance to topple the world champion Springboks. Coming...
All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series. Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad. Pita...
