NZL eve of match: head coach Foster, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites to beat Argentina: “There are two teams in the semi-final. Anyone can win. That’s the first mindset both teams have. “We are...
Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing just 80 minutes – and the small matter of the opposition – stand between them and next weekend’s showpiece match. All...
NZL eve of match (v ARG): head coach Foster
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster on the eve of Friday's Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final against Argentina at Stade de France. Ian Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...
All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Mark Telea returns to New Zealand’s starting line-up for Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at the Stade de France after being left out of the team last weekend for...
Wing Tele'a back for semi - New Zealand name team to play Argentina
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named his match-day 23 to face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Friday, 20 October. Head coach Ian Foster has named...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the four semi-finalists?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals all came down to the wire and so how did New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England make it through to the final four? Argentina v New Zealand, Stade de France New Zealand’s...
New Zealand reaction (head coach Foster, Savea, captain Cane)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Ardie Savea, Mastercard Player of the Match (pictured) On the match: "There was a lot riding on this week. It was one of those test matches that was a battle. To go out there and play...
New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s class of 2023 were bidding to make history by becoming the first Irish team to reach the last four of the tournament. Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final...
Foster, Jordan, Fainga'anuku chat ahead of Ireland clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coachOn how they will approach the game:"We've got to nail things that we've been growing in our game. Rugby is a simple game in play-offs, it's about control through your set-piece, it's...
